{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Walkie-Texties: Meshtastic in Plain English with Sam Amyett of MAD Gear","description":"  No Bars, No Fees, No Problem: Understanding Meshtastic  &amp;nbsp;   Andy from The Secure Family Podcast sits down with Sam Amyett from MAD Gear for an unfiltered bonus conversation about one of the nerdiest, coolest, and occasionally most frustrating communication tools around: Meshtastic.   This isn\u2019t a polished tutorial. It\u2019s two guys who love radios, preparedness, and experimenting with gear talking honestly about what makes Meshtastic awesome and what makes you want to throw your node across the yard.&amp;nbsp;   If you\u2019ve ever wondered why grown adults get excited about little antennas talking to each other across town, this episode will make a lot of sense. And if you\u2019ve already gone down the Meshtastic rabbit hole, you\u2019ll definitely recognize a few of these stories.   Find out more about Sam and MAD Gear:  https:\/\/madgear.shop\/&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;   Upgrade Your Radio with an antenna from ZBM2 Industries. Use discount code SECURE for 15% off your order at  https:\/\/zbm2industries.com Connect \ud83d\udce7 Subscribe to The Secure Dad emails \ud83d\udcf8 Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram \ud83d\udcfa Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube \ud83d\udda5\ufe0f Visit The Secure Dad Website  &amp;nbsp;   00:00 Meshtastic in Plain English   02:02 How Mesh Networks Hop   03:37 Why It Beats Cell Texting   05:15 Range Reality Check   06:55 Boosting Range Basics   08:56 Device Types Explained   13:22 All-in-One vs Phone App   15:30 Web Client and Remote Nodes   18:02 Best Starter Gear Picks   19:28 Propagation Testing Basics   20:45 Out of Box Nodes   21:00 Building a Local Mesh   22:14 From Rural to Austin   23:40 Be the Network Builder   24:46 MQTT Explained Simply   25:47 MQTT Tradeoffs and Noise   28:32 Private MQTT Chat Rooms   31:12 Advice for Beginners   33:47 The Standard Device Dream   34:52 Baofeng Mesh Mod Ideas   37:42 Where to Find Mad Gear   38:32 Coast to Coast Wrap Up&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;   The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. The views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Secure Dad, LLC.  &amp;nbsp;   The Secure Dad LLC makes every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but no guarantee is made regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content in this podcast or any related materials. Information may change over time, and inadvertent errors or omissions may occur. The Secure Dad LLC is not liable for any losses, injuries, or damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, any information provided.  &amp;nbsp;   The Secure Dad\u00ae is a registered trademark of The Secure Dad, LLC. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, a commission may be earned. All rights reserved.&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Secure Family Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thesecuredad.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40336455\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40336455"}