Meshtastic in Eastern North Carolina
ENC Mesh is a growing Meshtastic network serving the New Bern, Greenville, and Jacksonville areas of Eastern NC. Our goal is simple: build a resilient, low-power text and telemetry mesh that works even when traditional infrastructure doesn’t.
Snapshot: ENC Mesh
- Focus on New Bern / Greenville / Jacksonville corridor
- Uses Meshtastic-compatible LoRa devices
- Community-driven expansion and node hosting
- Ideal for experiments, events, and backup comms
This site is a simple landing page for the network. Details may change as more nodes come online and coverage improves across Eastern NC.
What is ENC Mesh?
ENC Mesh is an informal Meshtastic mesh network linking small, low-power radios across Eastern North Carolina. Each node relays short text messages and telemetry from device to device, forming a decentralized network that does not rely on cellular towers or the internet.
The focus areas right now are:
- New Bern and surrounding communities
- Greenville and nearby areas
- Jacksonville and the coastal corridor
Anyone with compatible hardware is welcome to experiment, listen, or participate where local rules and regulations allow.
Why Meshtastic?
- Low-power operation with long-range LoRa links.
- Works in areas with limited or no cellular coverage.
- Great for hikes, events, experiments, and backup comms.
- Open-source project with active global community.
- Messages hop from node to node, building a mesh.
Coverage & Growth
Coverage is actively evolving as more nodes come online. The general goal is to create overlapping paths between:
- New Bern — central hub for parts of Eastern NC
- Greenville — connecting inland communities
- Jacksonville — linking down toward the coast
As additional community nodes are added on rooftops, in homes, and at high elevation points, the mesh becomes more resilient and useful. Even a single well-placed node can help extend the network in a meaningful direction.
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A detailed coverage map is not published here yet. As the network grows, this section can be updated to include:
- Approximate node locations (without precise personal details)
- General high-level coverage zones (city or county-level)
- Information on experimental links and test paths
For now, treat ENC Mesh as a work in progress and an open invitation to experiment and expand the network in Eastern NC.
How to Get Started
- Get a Meshtastic-compatible LoRa device (commonly ESP32-based boards with LoRa).
- Install the official Meshtastic firmware and app. Follow the documentation on the Meshtastic project site.
- Configure your device for your local region and standards, then scan for nearby traffic to see if you’re hearing ENC Mesh nodes.
- Place your node in a good location—higher and clearer is better—and keep it powered when you can.
Make sure you follow all applicable local laws, licensing requirements, and regulations when operating any radio equipment.
Things to Keep in Mind
- This network is experimental and coverage is not guaranteed.
- Do not rely on it as your only form of emergency communication.
- Be respectful of shared spectrum and other local users.
- Keep conversations appropriate for a hobby / experimental network.
- Avoid sharing personally identifying information over the mesh.
Contact / Info
ENC Mesh is an evolving community project around Meshtastic and mesh networking in Eastern North Carolina.
For general questions, ideas, or collaboration, you can set up a generic email such as:
info@encmesh.com
(This is just an example address; configure whatever contact options you prefer on your own infrastructure.)
Privacy & Identity
This site is intentionally minimal and does not list personal names or identifying details. The focus is on the mesh itself, the general regions it serves, and the underlying Meshtastic technology.