Isle of Man · 868 MHz · LongFast

A community mesh for the Isle of Man.

ManxMesh uses small, low-power LoRa radios running Meshtastic to pass short messages from node to node. It is practical radio experimentation and useful local infrastructure that can keep working between nearby nodes even when mobile signal, Wi-Fi, or internet access is not available.

200 nodes known to the dashboard
140 heard in the last day
868 MHz licence-exempt LoRa band

What it is

Local infrastructure, built node by node.

Meshtastic devices automatically relay packets for one another, so well-placed fixed nodes make the whole island more useful. ManxMesh infrastructure nodes are named after stars and are being built as a reliable, redundant backbone for portable and home nodes.

The aim is useful coverage across the Island's towns, glens, hills, open spaces, and coastal areas. It can be handy when hiking in the mountains, exploring a glen, out to sea, or anywhere mobile coverage is limited.

Infrastructure snapshot

  • Capella router
  • Ramsey Attic client base
  • solarbird client base
  • The Buzzer client base
  • G6CRV 1W 46bd client base
  • Groombridge 34 router
View all nodes on the live dashboard

Join in

Start portable, then improve coverage.

01

Try a simple portable Meshtastic device on the EU_868 region and LongFast channel.

02

Use it while walking, cycling, boating, or exploring places where mobile signal can be patchy.

03

If you can, add a fixed node at home with a better antenna, such as in a loft, window, or on a roof.

04

Check the live dashboard to see what your node can hear and where extra coverage would help.

Useful links

Explore the live dashboard.

The live dashboard is where the changing network data belongs: live nodes, map positions, telemetry, and live chat from the mesh. You can browse it from the web, but taking part properly is best with a real Meshtastic node.