Community-built · Off-grid capable

Local communication that doesn’t depend on the grid.

Beauregard Mesh is a volunteer-built radio network that helps neighbors exchange short messages and useful information without cellular service or internet.

How to get started Learn how it works
No subscription. No central provider. Built by neighbors.
START HERE

What would you like to do?

New visitors can get the basics quickly. More detailed guidance is available when you need it.

Understand MeshtasticWhat it is and how the mesh works.Set up your first nodeChoose a device, install the app, and connect.Explore the local networkSee how coverage is developing across the parish.
THE IDEA

A neighborhood-scale network with parish-wide potential.

Meshtastic uses small, low-power LoRa radios. Each well-placed fixed node can help pass messages along, allowing the network to become more useful as coverage grows.

In plain English: Your phone connects to a small radio. The radios communicate with one another and can relay a message farther across the community.

WHAT IT CAN DO

Another useful tool for the community.

Everyday messaging

Send short text messages when cellular coverage is weak—or simply experiment with radio.

Resilient communication

Add another option during storms, outages, public events, and work in remote areas.

Useful local data

Future weather nodes and sensors can support public awareness of local conditions.

Radio & STEM gateway

An approachable path into antennas, amateur radio, electronics, and coding.

THE LOCAL NETWORK

Growing coverage, one good node at a time.

The first phase focuses on reliable fixed nodes, local testing, and a simple path for community participation.

Network buildout beginningLive node and weather information will be added as infrastructure comes online.
BEAUREGARD PARISHNETWORK PREVIEW
DeRidderMerryvilleRagley
PUBLIC NODESComing soon
WEATHERPlanned
GET CONNECTED

Joining is easier than you think.

A small US 915 MHz LoRa radio and the free Meshtastic app are enough to begin.

  1. 01

    Choose a compatible device

    Pocket-sized Bluetooth models are the easiest entry point for most new users.

  2. 02

    Install and pair the app

    Install Meshtastic on Android or iPhone, pair the radio, and select the United States region.

  3. 03

    Listen and connect locally

    Start with the standard public channel. Beauregard-specific details will be published as the network develops.

RESOURCES

Learn more and connect.

Getting started

What is Meshtastic?Official getting-started guideExplore MeshCore

Regional community

SWLA MeshBeauregard Mesh on FacebookBeauregard Amateur Radio Group
STAY IN THE LOOP

Keep up with the mesh.

Get occasional updates about network growth, new nodes, community events, and ways to participate. Usually one email per month.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

BE PART OF IT

Help build something useful for Beauregard Parish.

Run a node, offer a good high location, share local knowledge, or simply follow the project as it grows.