Observed arrival · 2026-11-11

Reaper Mesh: team messages over off-grid radio

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Editorial interest 81/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

An open-source messaging system that connects phones or browsers to LoRa radios for sending messages and sharing team positions without internet or cell service.

Landing page captured for the 2026-11-11 issue.

For: Teams working beyond cellular coverage
Worth noticing: Delivery states distinguish queued, transmitted, delivered, failed, and unknown; delivery requires confirmation from the receiving radio.

Field notes

The web app is described as connecting to LoRa boards over USB or Bluetooth in Chrome, Edge, or Brave, while simulated-device mode offers a way to explore without a radio. The page names Heltec and LILYGO boards, describes relays limited to a set number of hops, and says encrypted team networks rotate their keys. Its iOS and Android apps are described as coming soon, though an App Store link also appears.

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○OpenPublic substance visible

✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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