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Sections: Mesh Channels, Discord Groups, Signal Groups, Meetup, Resources.
Includes LongFast settings reference and getting-started guide.

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title: "LoRa Vegas"
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## Mesh Channels
Join these channels on your Meshtastic radio:
- **LV Traffic** — [Add channel](https://meshtastic.org/e/?add=true#Cg8SAQEaCkxWX1RyYWZmaWMSEQgBOAFABUgBUB5YFGgBwAYB)
- **LASMeshMeet** (meetup coordination) — [Add channel](https://meshtastic.org/e/?add=true#CiQSEKBDmMMfm5yEaVfulQ2W3kwaC0xBU01lc2hNZWV0JQIAAAASDggBOAFABUgBUB5YFGgB)
- **LongFast** (default) — just set your region to **US** and modem preset to **LongFast**
## Discord Groups
- [LASmesh](https://discord.gg/968aSXf7XX) — Las Vegas mesh networking community
- [MeshEnvy](https://discord.gg/BuhrxH7nyu)
- [VegasMesh](https://discord.gg/YEWmnKEEVe)
## Signal Groups
- [Vegas-LongFast](https://signal.group/#CjQKIG2kcUFN9wPzgpi3H_Lxwie3sgduhzrRdeISlAEyv3EtEhBKz7kID13JrlOfhI2X8ET_) — local coordination
## Meetup
Vegas LoRa meetups:
- **#1** — Feb 4, 2026, 7 PM at Lee's Sandwiches
- **#2** — April 13, 2026, 7 PM, location TBD
## Resources
- [LASmesh website](https://lasmesh.com/)
- [Vegas MeshSense](http://las.packetflood.net:44920/) — live mesh network monitor
- [Meshtastic project](https://meshtastic.org)
## LongFast Settings
Default channel settings for the Las Vegas area mesh:
<div class="settings">
<span class="label">Frequency:</span> <span class="value">906.875 MHz</span><br>
<span class="label">Modem Preset:</span> <span class="value">LongFast</span><br>
<span class="label">Channel Name:</span> <span class="value">LongFast</span><br>
<span class="label">Region:</span> <span class="value">US</span><br>
<span class="label">Hop Limit:</span> <span class="value">3</span><br>
<span class="label">Encryption:</span> <span class="value">Default (AQ==)</span><br>
</div>
These are the standard Meshtastic LongFast defaults for the US region. Just set your region to **US** and modem preset to **LongFast** and you'll be on the same channel as everyone else.
## What is Meshtastic?
[Meshtastic](https://meshtastic.org) is an open-source project that lets you build long-range, off-grid mesh communication networks using inexpensive LoRa radios. No cell service, no internet — just radio.
## Get Started
1. Get a [supported LoRa radio](https://meshtastic.org/docs/hardware/devices/) (Heltec V3, T-Beam, RAK, etc.)
2. Flash [Meshtastic firmware](https://flasher.meshtastic.org)
3. Set region to **US**, modem preset to **LongFast**
4. Join the community links above