Use these live viewers to see nodes and packets in near real-time. During meetups we post event channels in Discord so everyone can follow along.

Live Viewers

• Meshtastic Explorer — powerful filters, device/packet views: https://explorer.meshtastic.org
• Meshview — lightweight global viewer: https://meshview.org
• Liam Cottle Map — simple, fast map: https://meshtastic.liamcottle.net

Tip: If you don’t want your position shown publicly, disable position beacons, or use a private channel with unique PSK.

Mapping Quick Start

1. Telemetry interval: start with 2–5 minutes for mapping; go shorter (60–90s) only when the mesh isn’t busy.
2. Change one variable at a time: antenna, height, or location.
3. Note your test points: add short notes in messages (e.g., “Test A @ park bench”).
4. Elevation & LOS: higher placement and clear line-of-sight often matter more than transmit power.

See also: Docs → Map & Data (Overview) for testing etiquette and data we track.

El Paso specifics

• Terrain and buildings create shadowed blocks; try small elevation changes (hills, rooftops, parking structures).
• A modest mast/tripod and a tuned 915 MHz antenna can dramatically improve results.
• For fixed relays, stable power and safe, elevated placement help the whole community.

Contribute Data

• Share screenshots or exported tracks in the Discord #meetups thread after events.
• Post approximate relay locations (general area/elevation is enough) so others can plan paths.
• Bring your node to the Weekly Net for structured range loops.

Troubleshooting (map visibility)

• No dot on the map? Ensure telemetry is enabled and your Region = US-915.
• Still missing? You might be on a private channel (by design). Switch to a public/demo channel during tests.
• Garbled location or jumps? Give the GPS more sky view or lengthen intervals.

Want a lighter summary page? See the Docs → Map & Data (Overview).