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ChronAlert Pro

Turn ChronAlert into your personal situation room: more panels and watch zones, automatic event takeover, and ham radio and mesh integrations. One-time purchase, lifetime license.

One-Time Purchase Lifetime License Self-Hosted

MeshWX Pro

Weather warnings for your mesh. MeshWX Pro gets official weather and emergency alerts onto Meshtastic or MeshCore, so warnings reach people without internet or cell service. Free.

Free Meshtastic MeshCore

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Small-Batch Gear

Handmade, purpose-built radio gear in limited runs.

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