Meshtastic Radio Employment Course - April 12th-13th - Pittsburgh P.A. Guest Instructor P.R. Alm.

Course Overview: Meshtastic LoRa Communication Systems This hands-on course is designed to introduce participants to Meshtastic, a community-driven project that leverages LoRa (Long Range) technology to create off-grid, low-power, long-range communication networks. The course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, focusing on how to build, deploy, and troubleshoot mesh networks using LoRa-enabled devices. Course Focus The course begins with a comprehensive overview of communication theory, including key concepts such as the electromagnetic spectrum, radio frequency (RF) bands, radio wave propagation, and modulation. Participants will also explore how radio waves travel, how to optimize antennas for range, and how various environmental factors (terrain, weather, interference) impact radio signal quality. In addition to communication theory, the course dives into LoRa technology and its practical application in the Meshtastic ecosystem. Participants will learn about t