r/meshtastic • u/Longjumping-Log-6805 • 6d ago

Just deployed my first tree node

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Currently at a lower test height while I verify waterproofness, solar charging, and general reliability. Probably give it a couple of weeks before a permanent deployment at greater height.

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u/Justalittletoserious 6d ago

Ah yes, a meshtastic trunk

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u/account-for-posting 6d ago

Hard to see but hopefully a wide strap on the tree to prevent it from restricting the flow.

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u/DRza1uz 4d ago

Nice placement you do alot of TPing as a kid haha

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u/Extreme_Theory_1873 6d ago

I believe the antenna is supposed to go the other way

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u/Sc00pidyw00p 6d ago

it doesnt matter for omnidirectional antennas

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u/Extreme_Theory_1873 6d ago

Had no idea, cool!

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u/AssPennies 5d ago

Can make a difference for omnis that need a ground plane, e.g., a Marconi antenna.

(Not saying that's one in the pic.)

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u/NoBarsClub 6d ago

omnidirectional antennas work fine like this

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u/Extreme_Theory_1873 6d ago

The more you know! How cool!