Tools & Software

Free, open-source radio programming software. Supports hundreds of radio models. Essential for programming frequency lists into handheld radios consistently before an emergency.

Comprehensive database of amateur radio and GMRS repeaters. Search by location. Download repeater data for offline use.

Official project site with firmware downloads, documentation, and community forums. Mobile apps connect your phone to a Meshtastic node via Bluetooth.

Primary client for the Winlink radio email system. Connects to HF/VHF gateways to send and receive email without internet.

Cross-platform Winlink client. Open-source alternative to Winlink Express for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Weak-signal keyboard-to-keyboard messaging over HF. Requires a radio with digital mode capability and a computer soundcard interface.

Reference implementation of FT8, FT4, and other weak-signal modes. Useful for band-condition assessment.

Software TNC for APRS and packet radio. Runs on Raspberry Pi. Turns a computer + radio into a full APRS digipeater or igate.

Real-time APRS position tracking map. Useful for monitoring your local mesh when internet is available.

Full-featured offline maps based on OpenStreetMap. Download entire country or region map files before an emergency. Turn-by-turn navigation, custom overlays.

Simpler offline maps for basic navigation. Download regional files for offline use.

Android Team Awareness Kit. Military-derived situational awareness platform, now available for civilians. Integrates with Meshtastic for position tracking without internet.

Encrypted P2P messaging over Bluetooth, WiFi Direct, or Tor. No phone number or email required. No server. Works when internet is unavailable.