Atlavox Beacon Solar Mesh Node

I was looking for a mountable LoRa node, and came across this..

Title. I was searching for a LoRa node, pre-built that I could mount it on the roof, as well as the roof of the RV, when we travel. I purchased one, which was, “meh”.. Did it work? Yea.. Kinda.. I was able to mount it on the roof, but it would be challenging on our vacations, and mount it up on top of the RV. After hours of researching, I came across Atlavox. Super customizable, multiple mount options, and well made. I received it today. I made a few channel configurations while setting it up. It wouldn’t hear! I rebooted it a few times. I thought it was the LoRa antenna. I installed my other antenna (less range) to test. Still wasn’t picking up any nodes!! I should see ~85 where it was placed. I know they wouldn’t show up all at once. I then reached out to support (via email). Matt replied right away, asking for photos of the pages, which I sent off. They were correct. I’m new to the LoRa hobby, but not starting out. I know how to configure Channel 0 (public). I then replied that I was going to execute the factory reset. Hoping it would fix the issue. . . It did!! Thank goodness. I sent put an email that it’s all well. I have my amateur technician license. Our motto is: “Buy once, cry once.” Sure. The price tag, after adding all of the options you want jack up the price. But, the Quality and craftsmanship that has gone into it, makes up for it. Chris - 73 KB5ABQ

The first Meshtastic Product I have received that was commercial/military quality. The rest of my products have been 3D printed. Connectors, pigtails and antennas excellent. Amateur Radio Operator-Taking this out of the box was amazing. Multiple mounting options.

Great Solar Repeater

The Atlavox was my first repeater install. It is up and working fine. The case is very rugged. I may buy another one.