Welcome to the Mesh — Field Notes & Meeting Invite
🌀 Mesh Dispatch: Welcome, Field Notes, and What’s Next
👋 Welcome to the Mesh
Thanks to everyone who stopped to chat at the No Kings rally! Whether you scanned a QR code, joined the field test, or just asked a great question—your curiosity fuels this project.
If you’re new here: this newsletter shares updates, field reports, and invitations from our local mesh radio initiative. We’re building community infrastructure that’s resilient, decentralized, and open to all.
📡 What We’ve Been Working On
🛠️ Pop-Up Meshes: A Technical Primer
We explored how ready-made personal tracker nodes can form the backbone of temporary meshes—and what that means for planning, routing, and configuration.
👉 Read the post
📍 No Kings Rally: Field Test Post-Mortem
Real-world chaos taught us a lot. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and how we’re adjusting.
👉 Read the post
📅 Upcoming Kick-Off Meeting
We’re gathering in person to answer questions, provide detailed onboarding information, and plan next steps.
📬 To RSVP: please email events@capitalmesh.net so we can prepare to accommodate everyone.
🗓️ Date: 10/29/25 6:30-9:00 PM
📍 Location: Library @ UU Church Concord
👉 Get the full details.
🧭 What’s Next
We’ll send one more newsletter next Sunday with final RSVP details and logistics. After that, expect updates every few weeks—only when there’s something worth sharing.
🙌 How You Can Help
Forward this to anyone curious about mesh networking or community resilience
Bring a friend to the meeting—especially if they’ve got questions or gear to show off
Reply with feedback, questions, or ideas—your contributions make a difference
Thanks for tuning in,
—Sam @ Capital Region Mesh
💬 Questions?
Email info@capitalmesh.net to share feedback or ask questions directly.
(If you reply to this newsletter, we’ll gently redirect you to the right inbox.)
📚 Blog posts & updates:
capitalmesh.net/blog
🌐 Project site:
capitalmesh.net
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