¶ MeshCore Settings for Brisbane and SEQ
Yes, we have MeshCore here as well, and it's growing fast.
You should now find the default preset for Australia/QLD during setup. Here are the settings being successfully used:
| Frequency: | 923.125MHz |
| SF: | 8 |
| BW: | 62.5 |
| CR: | 6 |
(The CR - correction rate - is just a recommendation here, and some presets will set this to CR 5. You can use other settings: higher numbers mean more reliable communications, but use more airtime. While we are building the mesh, you may wish to use a higher number, and reduce it as you gain more direct neighbours: the mesh allows for different settings).
Please consider adding your rough location (most people choose an open area near them) to help others understand the size of the mesh as we grow. However, caution - MeshCore does not obfuscate your location - so don't set your exact location in the MeshCore location settings unless you want people to know the exact location of your node.
¶ Channels
The “Public” channel should be auto-subscribed.
You might also wish to join the #test channel, if you'd like to do pings and tests. (Best to use this channel just for that, and to keep chatter and discussions in the main Public channel). To add the #test channel in the official MeshCore app, go to the Channels screen, and choose menu > add channel > join a hashtag channel > #test
MeshCore Public Key: izOH6cXN6mrJ5e26oRXNcg==
You probably won't need this, but this is the standard key for public channels if your client software asks for it. (Tip: The third character is the number zero.)
¶ Our network, and more links
There is a MeshCore section on the MBUG Discord with more information and help.
Other Discord servers you might wish to join:
- MeshCore Australia 's QLD area
- The main MeshCore discord has a Brisbane thread
Here's the MeshCore Packet Analyzer for Brisbane, showing some of the traffic in the area, and a look into the public channel. This is an incomplete view (it's based on only two “observers”), and you will see much more activity on the ground.
Here's a map (as at Jan 4 2026) showing some of the repeaters and “companions” (people) in the mesh - there are many close to the CBD, but an increasing amount outside it. Repeaters are visible to everyone on MeshCore, but companion nodes don't automatically share their contact details unless you “advert” them.
