Reticulum Field Reference

Build encrypted mesh networks that work when everything else fails. Setup guides, config generator, LoRa calculators.

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Educational field reference for Reticulum mesh networks. Installation steps verified on Raspberry Pi hardware.

Features

Works Offline - After first load, the entire guide is cached for field use.

Interactive Tools:

  • Grid square distance calculator (Haversine formula)
  • LoRa link budget calculator (Semtech formulas)
  • LoRa airtime calculator (Semtech formulas)
  • Reticulum config generator

Sections

  1. Reticulum Core - Quick start, architecture, ecosystem
  2. Network Interfaces - TCP, I2P, RNode, KISS, Pipe configurations
  3. Hardware - RNode boards, HF radio integration (FreeDV)
  4. NomadNet - Node hosting, Micron markup, pages
  5. LXMF - Messaging protocol, delivery methods
  6. Utilities - rnstatus, rnpath, rnsd, rncp command reference
  7. Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

HF Propagation

For HF communications, the guide provides educational content and links to official propagation tools:

LFM Nodes

Connect to our nodes (availability may vary):

  • NomadNet Node: 2eabad04f9145d32a6a3eda285d66c39
  • LXMF Propagation: a21f547bc1f70043a28c4e2d5b04e570
  • I2P Server: kfamlmwnlw3acqfxip4x6kt53i2tr4ksp5h4qxwvxhoq7mchpolq.b32.i2p
  • ReticulumHF - Raspberry Pi image for Reticulum over HF radio
  • HF Planner - Check which HF bands will work
  • SEED C2 - Sensor networks over Reticulum

Official Sources

All technical specifications reference official documentation: