Observed arrival · 2026-11-09
Ouachita Link: neighbor-to-neighbor radio across the ridges
A local MeshCore messaging network for Mena and the surrounding Ouachita Mountains, using phone-paired radios and community repeaters to send short messages without cell service.
- For
- Residents of Mena and nearby Ouachita communities
- Worth noticing
- Its Mailbox can hold an individually addressed message until the recipient returns to the radio network.
Field notes
The setup path starts with a compatible companion radio paired to a phone, then encourages neighbors to tune in together. Residents with a suitable high spot can discuss hosting a repeater to help messages travel between valleys. A separate Mailbox feature is described for individually addressed messages that can be retrieved when a recipient returns to the network. The site cautions that delivery is not guaranteed and says to call 911 in an emergency.
Observed signals
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