This Is How You Get REAL Range on Meshcore

I built a cheap, solar-powered Meshcore repeater using AliExpress parts—here’s how it works and how you can build your own. Safety note: This project involves lithium batteries, solar charging and outdoor installation, and the video may not show every safety component or installation detail. These can create fire, electrical, weatherproofing and personal-injury risks if done incorrectly. Use protected batteries with suitable PCM/BMS, correct charging hardware, fusing and enclosures, follow manufacturer instructions and local rules, and only attempt this if you understand the risks. Gear in this video (AliExpress affiliate links) 10W (not really - more like 2W-3W) Solar Panel 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3U... XIAO nRF52840 & Wio-SX1262 Kit Modules 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3n... 915 MHz 5.5dBi Vertical Collinear Antenna 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3J... 915 MHz 3dBi Vertical Collinear Antenna 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4m... IP66 Box (smaller one) 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4a... IP67 Box (the one I use in this video) 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3J... 18650 parallel battery holder (PH2.0-2P) 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4a... SMA Female Jack to N Female Jack Bulkhead 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2w... CN3791 MPPT Adjustable Solar Charger Board (6V) 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3N... SMA to U.FL connectors 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2y... RG178 N bulkhead to U.FL connector👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4N... Waterproof Vent/Breather (M6 x 1.0-7)👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2w... 915 MHz SMA Bandpass filter 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4s... 18650 5V USB-C Battery Charger 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3s... 18650 TP4056 Battery Module Charger 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3l... BMS 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4U... More Meshcore hardware here 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4m... ThinkNode M1 👉 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3R... New to Ham Radio? Start here 👉 https://hamradiodx.net/30days Make Your First Ham Radio Contacts (Without Mic Fear) 👉 https://hamradiodx.net/firstqso 📖 Learn with Ham Radio Courses https://courses.hamradiodx.net 📨 Join the HRDX Mailing List https://hamradiodx.net/newsletter Affiliate Disclaimer As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. 💰 Deals & Discounts 📗 Study with Ham Radio Prep – 20% OFF with coupon HAMDX → https://www.HamRadioPrep.com/?rfsn=89... ❗ Shop DX Engineering - https://dxengineering.pxf.io/N9LVEb 🔋 LiTime Batteries – 8% OFF with code DX8 USA: https://www.litime.com/discount/DX8?r... AU: https://au.litime.com/?ref=hamradiodx Radioddity – $15 OFF → https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=HAMDX Messi & Paoloni Cables – 10% OFF with coupon VK7HH → https://messi.it/ 🛒 Ham Radio on Amazon & eBay: https://geni.us/HamRadioDX 🛒 Ham Radio on AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_on7... 📺 Watch More    / @hamradiodx   🚀 Support the Channel 💸 Patreon →   / hamradiodx   📺 YouTube Memberships →    / @hamradiodx   💲 PayPal Tip Jar → https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... 👕 Merch → https://shop.hamradiodx.net 📧 Contact Email – [email protected] 💬 Community Chat Join TOADs on Discord –   / discord   #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #Meshcore 🎵 Music by Daryl McKenzie – www.mckenziemusicproductions.com 🎵 YouTube Audio Library