Resources & Links | Sonoma Mesh

MeshCore & regional networks

Where this site's inspiration and technical guidance comes from — the wider MeshCore ecosystem.

Bay Area MeshCore

The closest regional community — actively expanding coverage toward Sonoma County. Getting started guide, Discord, device recommendations.

West Coast Mesh

The West Coast's largest decentralized MeshCore network — use-case guides and a live Bay Area map.

National MeshCore community builder with setup guides, device lists, and a live USA coverage map.

MeshCore.io (official project)

The official MeshCore site: app downloads, Web Flasher, hardware guides, and the open-source firmware.

MeshCore Official Node Map

Worldwide live map of MeshCore nodes maintained by the core project.

MeshCore FAQ (GitHub Wiki)

Technical FAQ covering firmware, hardware, and protocol questions.

Sonoma County emergency communications

Existing local organizations and infrastructure that MeshCore complements.

Sonoma County Radio Amateurs (SCRA)

Local ham radio club running Storm Watch, ARES, and Service nets; repeater at 147.315 MHz.

SCRA FRS/GMRS Activity Guide

County-wide list of GMRS repeater areas and contacts by region.

Sonoma County Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS)

125+ volunteer Disaster Service Workers under the Dept. of Emergency Management.

North Bay Communication Cooperative (WiConduit)

Grassroots network distributing free two-way radios and running community workshops.

North Bay Area Mesh (NBAM)

AREDN ham-radio high-speed data mesh linking Marin & Sonoma counties along Hwy 101.

Sonoma County's New GMRS Radio System

2024 county announcement on the 14-repeater, 500-radio rural emergency network.

RepeaterBook: Sonoma County

Searchable directory of 50+ amateur radio repeaters across the county.

Tools

Apps and utilities that make setup and coverage mapping easier.

MeshMapper (iOS)

Wardriving app for logging real-world MeshCore coverage.

MeshMapper (Android)

Android version of the MeshMapper coverage-logging app.

Ready when you are

Sonoma Mesh is an independent, volunteer-maintained guide — not affiliated with the official MeshCore project. Corrections and local repeater tips are always welcome via the Bay Area MeshCore Discord.

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