{"product_id":"hexaspot-meshtastic-starter-kit","title":"Hexaspot Meshtastic Starter Kit: 3x WisMesh Pocket V2 + Solar Repeater Mini in IP67 Case (EU868)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything your organisation needs to start communicating off-grid, in one case.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hexaspot Meshtastic Starter Kit gives a small team a complete, working mesh communication network: three handheld devices, a solar-powered repeater to extend coverage, tuned antennas, and a rugged IP67 case that protects it all and goes wherever your team goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the case, hand out the devices, place the repeater. Your team is connected in minutes, entirely independent of cellular networks, internet, and the power grid. No subscriptions, no SIM cards, no licences required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for municipalities, fire brigades, civil protection teams, event organisations, and any team that needs communication that keeps working when everything else fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.089%; height: 352.687px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 25.176%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 10.6154%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eQty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 63.4892%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.176%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wismesh-pocket-v2-ready-to-use-meshtastic-device\"\u003eWisMesh Pocket V2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.6154%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.4892%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eHandheld devices for individual team members. Display, GPS, and 3 to 5 day battery life per charge.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.176%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wismesh-repeater-mini\"\u003eWisMesh Repeater Mini\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.6154%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.4892%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003eSolar-powered relay node. Mounted at a central elevated position, it extends the range of every device on your network. Runs autonomously for years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.176%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rakwireless-wisblock-unify-pole-mounting-vertical-kit-type-a\"\u003ePole mounting bracket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.6154%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.4892%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eStainless steel mounting kit for the Repeater Mini. Fits poles, masts, and railings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.176%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flexible-lora-antenna-868mhz\"\u003eHexaspot Whip Antennas 868 MHz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.6154%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.4892%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eTuned upgrade antennas for the handhelds. Noticeably more range than stock antennas, flexible and field-proof.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.176%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugged IP67 case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.6154%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.4892%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eWaterproof, dustproof transport case with custom foam inserts. Stows in a vehicle, survives the field, keeps everything organised and ready.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.176%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.6154%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.4892%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eAll devices arrive charged, set to EU868, and configured on a shared private encrypted channel. Ready to use out of the case.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Organisations Choose This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking network out of the case.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every device is pre-configured on the same encrypted channel. There is no setup procedure, no IT involvement, and nothing to install on the devices themselves. Team members pair their phone via Bluetooth and start messaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolar repeater included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most starter setups stop at handhelds. This kit includes the component that actually determines coverage: a solar-powered relay that extends range across your entire operating area, mounted in minutes with the included bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP67 protection as standard.\u003c\/strong\u003e The case is waterproof and dustproof. Store it in a command vehicle, a fire station, or a storage room, and know that the kit is deployment-ready whenever it comes out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo recurring costs.\u003c\/strong\u003e No subscriptions, no SIM cards, no airtime fees, no licences. The 868 MHz band is licence-free across the EU, UK, and Norway. Buy once, use for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent of infrastructure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The network formed by these devices needs no cell towers, no internet, and no mains power. It is precisely the communication channel that still works during power outages, network congestion, and disaster scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeployment Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower outage response:\u003c\/strong\u003e when neighbourhoods lose power and mobile networks degrade, your team coordinates as normal. Handhelds run for days per charge, the repeater runs on solar indefinitely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncident coordination:\u003c\/strong\u003e text messaging with GPS positions across a larger incident area, with a written record of all communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvents and crowd management:\u003c\/strong\u003e reliable team communication at festivals and public events where cellular networks saturate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField exercises:\u003c\/strong\u003e train your team on off-grid procedures before an actual emergency requires them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle standby kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e the case stows in any command or response vehicle as a guaranteed-available fallback channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works in Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the case and power on the three handhelds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeam members pair their phones via Bluetooth with the free Meshtastic app (iOS and Android)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the Repeater Mini at a central elevated point using the included bracket, with its solar panel facing the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour team now has encrypted text messaging and live GPS positions across the coverage area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical range between handhelds is 1 to 5 kilometres depending on terrain. With the repeater mounted at an elevated position, effective coverage extends substantially further, and every message automatically hops via the repeater when needed. The system also relays through each handheld, so coverage grows as your team spreads out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScaling Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is the starting point, not the ceiling. The network scales to dozens or hundreds of devices on the same configuration. Add more handhelds for additional team members, more repeaters for wider coverage, or outdoor solar nodes for permanent infrastructure. Everything we sell operates on the same network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency band:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU868 (863 to 870 MHz), licence-free across the EU, UK, and Norway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encrypted text messaging and GPS position sharing (AES-256 on private channels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandheld battery life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 days typical continuous use, rechargeable via USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeater power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autonomous via integrated solar panel and 3200 mAh battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP67, waterproof and dustproof, with custom foam inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meshtastic for iOS and Android (free), MeshCore compatible via reflash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -20°C to +70°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-configured in the Netherlands by Hexaspot, including private encrypted channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 × WisMesh Pocket V2 (charged, pre-configured, labelled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × WisMesh Repeater Mini (solar-powered, pre-configured as relay)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Pole mounting bracket for the Repeater Mini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 × Hexaspot Whip Antenna 868 MHz (fitted to the handhelds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Rugged IP67 case with custom foam inserts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo we need a licence to use this?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The 868 MHz band is licence-free across the EU, UK, and Norway. Anyone may operate these devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan other people read our messages?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Your kit ships configured on a private channel with AES-256 encryption. Only devices holding your channel key can read your traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the devices need phones to work?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Pocket V2 has its own display and shows incoming messages directly. For composing messages, pairing with a phone via Bluetooth is the most practical option. No internet or cellular connection is needed at any point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan we add more devices later?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Any Meshtastic-compatible device can join your channel. We can pre-configure additional units to match your kit before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wismesh-pocket-v2-ready-to-use-meshtastic-device\"\u003eWisMesh Pocket V2\u003c\/a\u003e handhelds (€99) for larger teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/outdoor-repeater-kit\"\u003eOutdoor Repeater Kit\u003c\/a\u003e (€229,95) for permanent rooftop coverage at your main location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hexaspot-tactical-gooseneck-antenna-868mhz\"\u003eHexaspot Tactical Gooseneck Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e (€29,95) for vehicle-mounted or fixed-angle setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hexaspot","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":57802853712203,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":57802853744971,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":57802853777739,"sku":null,"price":549.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/8404\/0612\/files\/prog_meshtastic_starterkit_879b184a-06a7-4841-9b24-4ed7f3449e70.png?v=1783596375","url":"https:\/\/hexaspot.com\/products\/hexaspot-meshtastic-starter-kit","provider":"Hexaspot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}