{"id":14,"date":"2026-02-12T23:22:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T23:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-02-13T08:13:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T08:13:33","slug":"welcome-to-the-iwv-mesh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-custom-color-7-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-633b684a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IWVMesh-Net-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IWVMesh-Net-Logo-1.png 900w, https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IWVMesh-Net-Logo-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IWVMesh-Net-Logo-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IWVMesh-Net-Logo-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-0c22cdd7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Indian Wells Valley Mesh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is a community-driven initiative aimed at creating a Valley-wide mesh network of grid and solar-powered <strong><em>Meshtastic<\/em><\/strong> radios in Ridgcrest, Ca.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3514bdf6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase\">Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"is-style-text-annotation is-style-text-annotation--1 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@IWVMESHNet\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-5 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-5--2\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ca2dd60b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Create A Mesh?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This network functions as a regional text messaging system, enabling people to communicate both publicly and privately with others on the network \u2014 all without relying on cellular or internet services. Solar-powered nodes further enhance the system\u2019s resilience by operating independently of the electrical grid, making them a potential communication option during natural disasters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1057\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-2-12-26-at-9.43-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-2-12-26-at-9.43-AM.png 1057w, https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-2-12-26-at-9.43-AM-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Image-2-12-26-at-9.43-AM-1024x653.png 1024w, 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clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The $180 Meshtastic Solar Node Build Guide 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1H6_Da1xRVs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/?p=122\">Rakwireless WisMesh Pocket Mini All-In-One<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-18T02:01:47+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026-02-18<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">RAKwireless WisMesh Pocket Mini all-in-one Meshtastic\u00ae compatible handheld node 915 Mhz radio Product Features RAK19003 WisBlock Base Board2 sensor slots (not accessible from outside the case)RAK4631 WisBlock Core Module with the Meshtastic firmware3D printed enclosure, depending on the variantInternal PCB Antenna for LoRaInternal BLE AntennaSize: 54x59x24 mm (w x h x d)1000mAh batteryABS (black or\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/?p=122\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Rakwireless WisMesh Pocket Mini All-In-One<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/?p=7\">Welcome to IWV Mesh!<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-12T17:31:59+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026-02-12<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Hello All, Welcome to the Indian Wells Valley Mesh! IWV Mesh is a community-driven initiative aimed at creating a state-wide mesh network of grid and solar-powered Meshtastic radios in Ridgecrest and Inyokern Ca. This network functions as a regional text messaging system, enabling people to communicate both publicly and privately with others on the network\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/iwvmesh.net\/?p=7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Welcome to IWV Mesh!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Wells Valley Mesh Is a community-driven initiative aimed at creating a Valley-wide mesh network of grid and solar-powered Meshtastic radios in Ridgcrest, Ca. Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel YouTube Why Create A Mesh? 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