Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ's

Quick answers for getting onto the West Michigan Mesh. For a deeper setup walkthrough, visit MichMesh's Getting Started guide.

What frequency settings should I use for MeshCore?

Use the following settings, which are default for USA/Canada.

Frequency: 910.525 MHz
Bandwidth: 62.5 kHz
Spreading Factor: 7
Coding Rate: 5

Any specific changes I need for a repeater configuration?

A full config guide is on MichMesh.net, but the biggest thing we recommend is changing path.hash.mode. Michigan settled on path.hash.mode 1 as of May 20, 2026. Set this on all repeaters.

Companion nodes using path.hash.mode 0 remain compatible with the network, but repeater visibility in MeshCore apps requires path.hash.mode 1.

What should I buy for a repeater?

For the easiest out of the box solution, we recommend the Seeed Studio P1-Pro Solar Node. It is a small, easily mountable device that just works once you configure it and put it up!

What if I want a device to carry so I can talk to other people?

There are a lot of options, but we usually suggest the Wio Tracker L1 Pro.

If you want something smaller that can tuck into a pocket, the Seeed Tracker T-1000E is a good fit.