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PhillyMesh (Philly Mesh)

Also called: PhillyMesh

Hobbyists who build and run Meshtastic and MeshCore radio nodes across the Philadelphia area, and who share how-to guides for newcomers. They also experiment with AREDN mesh networks.

  • Free
  • Newcomers welcome
  • Online OK

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What they do

Join the Philly Radio and Mesh Discord to ask questions and meet local people, follow the Getting Started guides to set up a node, and try mesh experiments with other members. Local meetups are announced in the Discord.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Adults of any age

When and where

No regular meeting is listed. The 2025 Getting Started guide says local meetups happen a few times a year and are announced in the Discord's meetups channel. The same guide says Iffy Books hosts Meshtastic 101 events on a regular basis.

We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.

You can join online.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Join the Philly Radio and Mesh Discord, with the invite link on phillymesh.net, then start with the Getting Started guide and ask questions in the chat..

What to expect

Most of the activity happens in the Discord, where local Meshtastic and MeshCore users answer questions. The guide walks you through a cheap starter node set up by a window for several hours, then a battery node later. The site lists no membership fee, but you will need to buy radio hardware.

Tips for your first visit

  • Read the Getting Started guide first, and check its date, since the guide says some parts may be out of date.
  • Ask questions in the Discord before you buy hardware.
  • Watch the Discord meetups channel for the next local event.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The Getting Started guide is written for people setting up their first node and gives step-by-step starts, and the MeshCore intro is aimed at people new to it. The public Discord is open to chat. The site does not say that meetups welcome newcomers..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Free. No membership fee is mentioned. Radio hardware is an extra cost, and the guide suggests starting with an inexpensive device.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
September 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium
  • phillymesh.net, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Cost, First step, Status, Last sign of life, Contacts, Online ok
  • phillymesh.net, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Online ok, First step, Contacts, Status, Last sign of life
  • phillymesh.net, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, First step, What to expect, First visit tips
  • phillymesh.net, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Contacts
  • phillymesh.net, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Last sign of life, Sign of life url

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