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My First Foray into LoRa APRS with the LilyGo T-Beam

LoRa APRS opens new horizons in amateur radio. With the LilyGo T-Beam, I built a low-power tracker bridging LoRa and VHF APRS. From flashing firmware to real-world testing, this small board impressed me—bringing IoT and ham radio together in a powerful, portable way.

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Differences, Advantages, and Technical Details: LoRa APRS vs. Meshtastic

LoRa APRS relies on gateways for global connectivity, while Meshtastic creates a true mesh network where nodes forward messages for each other. This makes Meshtastic highly flexible in areas without infrastructure, offering an encrypted, license-free alternative for outdoor and team communication.