# Latest

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## [Start Here - CumbriaCQ Forum](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/start-here-cumbriacq-forum/5)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [12 February 2025 19:55 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/start-here-cumbriacq-forum/5 "2025-02-12T19:55:59Z")

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Start Here - CumbriaCQ Forum Welcome to CumbriaCQ, the community forum for the CumbriaCQ radio network across Cumbria, the North West of England and Scotland. This forum is here for all radio-minded people, not only lic…

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## [Hows all the meshcore projects going?](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/hows-all-the-meshcore-projects-going/395)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 110\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2026 13:25 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/hows-all-the-meshcore-projects-going/395 "2026-09-23T13:25:21Z")

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How are we all getting on with the meshcore projects? Whos planning what? Whats going up next and where? Show me some photos of it all Lee

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## [DMR CumbriaCQ & System X DMR Users - Talk Group Change](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/dmr-cumbriacq-system-x-dmr-users-talk-group-change/562)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2026 07:41 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/dmr-cumbriacq-system-x-dmr-users-talk-group-change/562 "2026-09-23T07:41:09Z")

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## [What to expect from solar Meshcore nodes?](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/what-to-expect-from-solar-meshcore-nodes/553)

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**Author:** [@G0ISW](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/G0ISW)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2026 19:14 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/what-to-expect-from-solar-meshcore-nodes/553 "2026-09-22T19:14:54Z")

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Being new to Meshcore and having just installed a solar node (a Seeed SensecCAP P1-Pro) I’m curious to know what to expect from solar nodes here in Cumbria, with our weather and darker days over Autumn/Winter. For examp…

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## [Meshcore Navigator app development thread](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/meshcore-navigator-app-development-thread/551)

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**Author:** [@M7NCY](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M7NCY)\
**Replies:** 63\
**Last updated:** [19 September 2026 06:34 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/meshcore-navigator-app-development-thread/551 "2026-09-19T06:34:47Z")

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Im developing an app to explore and visualise meshcore traffic, it is also a desktop meshcore chat client that uses a lot of keyboard commands to navigate and join channels. It currently also has pixoo64 relay support bu…

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## [Thinknode M9 Security Advisory SD card malware risk](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/thinknode-m9-security-advisory-sd-card-malware-risk/560)

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**Author:** [@G0ISW](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/G0ISW)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 September 2026 19:12 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/thinknode-m9-security-advisory-sd-card-malware-risk/560 "2026-09-18T19:12:39Z")

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if you own an M9 or know someone who does. Make sure to read and share this warning that has come to light following a factory security breach. This was posted on the Wadamesh discord today by the hosts. https://www.el…

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## [New DMR Server ISSUE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/new-dmr-server-issue/559)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2026 21:13 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/new-dmr-server-issue/559 "2026-09-16T21:13:11Z")

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DMR SERVER UPDATE. Appologies I forgot to renew it and it went off today. I have just renewed it for the next 6 months. If its not getting used after 6 months ill remove it. You can support cumbriaCQ here: For info o…

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## [My first two weeks on MeshCore from Penrith](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/my-first-two-weeks-on-meshcore-from-penrith/537)

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**Author:** [@G0ISW](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/G0ISW)\
**Replies:** 50\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2026 01:22 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/my-first-two-weeks-on-meshcore-from-penrith/537 "2026-09-16T01:22:27Z")

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It has been an interesting first two weeks for me on MeshCore 868 MHz LoRa from my home here in Penrith. I wasn’t too sure what 868 MHz radios I would need to start with, so I opted for a Lilygo T-Deck Plus standalone a…

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## [Existing CMB Public room rough location](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/existing-cmb-public-room-rough-location/539)

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**Author:** [@G0ISW](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/G0ISW)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [13 September 2026 03:16 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/existing-cmb-public-room-rough-location/539 "2026-09-13T03:16:43Z")

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Hi, I have this morning been trying to access the existing CMB Public Room on MeshCore from here in Penrith using a manually configured series of repeaters, but I am not sure of the rough location for the CMB Public Roo…

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## [Loss of Service Yesterday 10/09/26](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/loss-of-service-yesterday-10-09-26/557)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2026 07:43 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/loss-of-service-yesterday-10-09-26/557 "2026-09-11T07:43:50Z")

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Apologies for yesterday some of the cumbriaCQ stuff was down. A Firmware update that happened over night crashed my main router resulting in intermittent and loss of connection to some of the cumbriaCQ Reflectors and thi…

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## [Exploring Reticulum](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/exploring-reticulum/552)

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**Author:** [@g7kse](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/g7kse)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [8 September 2026 14:06 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/exploring-reticulum/552 "2026-09-08T14:06:55Z")

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I’ve been looking into Reticulum a bit more and am liking what I am seeing so far, so thought its worth giving a bit of refresher in case anyone else was interested. Basics It’s a bit like Meshcore or Meshtastic but the…

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## [NEW – CumbriaCQ Mobile LIVE Dashboard](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/new-cumbriacq-mobile-live-dashboard/555)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 September 2026 13:30 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/new-cumbriacq-mobile-live-dashboard/555 "2026-09-08T13:30:34Z")

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:mobile\_phone: NEW – CumbriaCQ Mobile LIVE Dashboard I’ve built a new mobile dashboard specifically for operating mobile. When you’re out and about, it’s not always obvious whether your transmission is actually making …

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## [An Appeal from The James Clerk Maxwell Radio Society Re Parton Kirk](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/an-appeal-from-the-james-clerk-maxwell-radio-society-re-parton-kirk/554)

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**Author:** [@mm1bho](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/mm1bho)\
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**Last updated:** [8 September 2026 11:31 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/an-appeal-from-the-james-clerk-maxwell-radio-society-re-parton-kirk/554 "2026-09-08T11:31:47Z")

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Parton Kirk is now facing an uncertain future. The Church of Scotland is selling the building, and the local community has been given an opportunity to purchase it. There is an ambitious vision to preserve the Kirk and d…

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## [Richard M8XGO In Memory Page](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/richard-m8xgo-in-memory-page/550)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [5 September 2026 02:31 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/richard-m8xgo-in-memory-page/550 "2026-09-05T02:31:45Z")

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Ive finally finished Richard M8XGO Remeberance page on the cumbriaCQ website. A Callsign of Remeberance is at the bottom of the page. Please sign it if you knew Richard M8XGO any issues with the page please let me kno…

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## [Hello - new user here](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/hello-new-user-here/548)

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**Author:** [@Alan-H](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/Alan-H)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [4 September 2026 17:46 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/hello-new-user-here/548 "2026-09-04T17:46:46Z")

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Hi all, I just joined this group, I have an amateur licence - G8PRH, but not been “radio active” for a while, just discovered Meshcore and have set up a mesh repeater (Egremont-1) a bit basic at the moment, but a better …

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## [Video on the new DMR Master Server](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/video-on-the-new-dmr-master-server/549)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [4 September 2026 15:17 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/video-on-the-new-dmr-master-server/549 "2026-09-04T15:17:28Z")

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I made a video on how the DMR Master works and how to set it up in your pi. Hopefully you can follow it.

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## [New DMR Server - Instructions](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/new-dmr-server-instructions/546)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 August 2026 14:12 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/new-dmr-server-instructions/546 "2026-08-30T14:12:40Z")

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Hopefully I have explained how to connect / use the new dmr.cumbriacq.com server DMR SERVER - Hopefully I have explained how to conenct here Cumbria CQ DMR Server - CumbriaCQ UK

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## [CumbriaCQ Now Supports ICOMS Terminal Mode - More Info Here https://cumbriacq.com/icom-terminal-mode/ - Great for ICOM 9700 / Icom 52](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/cumbriacq-now-supports-icoms-terminal-mode-more-info-here-https-cumbriacq-com-icom-terminal-mode-great-for-icom-9700-icom-52/545)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 August 2026 15:58 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/cumbriacq-now-supports-icoms-terminal-mode-more-info-here-https-cumbriacq-com-icom-terminal-mode-great-for-icom-9700-icom-52/545 "2026-08-29T15:58:44Z")

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CumbriaCQ Now Supports ICOMS Terminal Mode - More Info Here Icom Terminal Mode - CumbriaCQ UK - Great for ICOM 9700 / Icom 52

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## [GB3CU is back on the air BUT](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/gb3cu-is-back-on-the-air-but/544)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [25 August 2026 22:50 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/gb3cu-is-back-on-the-air-but/544 "2026-08-25T22:50:48Z")

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GB3CU is back on the air but I think Ive gave Steve the Faulty antenna. Tests and Reports Welcome - Its now in Dearham near Maryport.

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## [GB3DG Management Dashboard Built for Richard MM1BHO](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/gb3dg-management-dashboard-built-for-richard-mm1bho/540)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [20 August 2026 22:18 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/gb3dg-management-dashboard-built-for-richard-mm1bho/540 "2026-08-20T22:18:45Z")

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A nice new management dashboard built to manage GB3DG so Richard MM1BHO can be more in control of the remote radio link. Also configured DG on a VPN system so it can be moved around without having to change or open ports…

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## [Cumbria Mesh Bulletin (CMB) - A little project I'm working on](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/cumbria-mesh-bulletin-cmb-a-little-project-im-working-on/529)

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**Author:** [@Dani](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/Dani)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [20 August 2026 10:01 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/cumbria-mesh-bulletin-cmb-a-little-project-im-working-on/529 "2026-08-20T10:01:10Z")

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Hi everyone, thought you might be interested in this. I’ve set up a room server as a public read only bulletin board that will (eventually) periodically post fully automated updates for the Cumbria area. Phase 1 – Bull…

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## [Phone & Windows Ham Radio App QSO One](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/phone-windows-ham-radio-app-qso-one/538)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [20 August 2026 07:53 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/phone-windows-ham-radio-app-qso-one/538 "2026-08-20T07:53:20Z")

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Ive been playing with this new app someone made. Works very well. Ive been connecting to cumbriaCQ via the YSF section. Free download to https://qso1.net/ Works on Phone and Windows PC.

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## [9GRadio Android app](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/9gradio-android-app/536)

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**Author:** [@g7kse](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/g7kse)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [19 August 2026 14:33 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/9gradio-android-app/536 "2026-08-19T14:33:15Z")

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Thought I’d share this. A really handy android app that connects to a V4 rtl-sdr with a bunch of decoders built in for AIS, APRS, ADSB, Digital etc. All free!

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## [Where to go with radio from here?](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/where-to-go-with-radio-from-here/535)

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**Author:** [@M7NCY](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M7NCY)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [17 August 2026 11:51 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/where-to-go-with-radio-from-here/535 "2026-08-17T11:51:43Z")

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Hi guys. im just looking for some help/advice really. I passed my Foundation licence in this past year and it’s been fun. i managed to get a diamond x50 up on the chimney stack in may so proper radio could happen. it sti…

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## [GB3CU - New Location Found](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/gb3cu-new-location-found/534)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [12 August 2026 18:15 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/gb3cu-new-location-found/534 "2026-08-12T18:15:57Z")

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Fingers crossed i have have a new location for GB3CU - Ill update when I know more. Its weird when a repeater is turned off, everyone comes out of the wood work asking where its gone People I’ve not herd use it. I rec…

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## [GB3CU is off air. MB7UCU APRS is off air](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/gb3cu-is-off-air-mb7ucu-aprs-is-off-air/533)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 August 2026 13:10 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/gb3cu-is-off-air-mb7ucu-aprs-is-off-air/533 "2026-08-12T13:10:05Z")

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GB3CU is off air. Im looking for a new location for it. MARYPORT / DEARHAM / CROSBY or surrounding areas. You will need a Antenna up for 70cms and a power supply. I will Loan the rest of equipment out and set it up and…

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## [Anyone Intrested in my latest craze. My off grid Solar System build](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/anyone-intrested-in-my-latest-craze-my-off-grid-solar-system-build/530)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [5 August 2026 21:49 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/anyone-intrested-in-my-latest-craze-my-off-grid-solar-system-build/530 "2026-08-05T21:49:45Z")

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Anyone Intrested in my latest craze. My off grid Solar System build

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## [Meshcore Network is growing](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/meshcore-network-is-growing/348)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 111\
**Last updated:** [4 August 2026 12:33 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/meshcore-network-is-growing/348 "2026-08-04T12:33:46Z")

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Nice to see the network growing. We do need some more repeaters to link in Dumfries and Castle Douglas

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## [GB3WU (whitehaven) is OFFLINE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/gb3wu-whitehaven-is-offline/527)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [2 August 2026 16:57 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/gb3wu-whitehaven-is-offline/527 "2026-08-02T16:57:35Z")

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GB3WU (whitehaven) is OFFLINE as been for a few days. Not sure whats up with it. Will sort it out when I can

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## [Remembering Richard M8XGO](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/remembering-richard-m8xgo/526)

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**Author:** [@M5LEE](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/u/M5LEE)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 July 2026 08:39 UTC](https://discourse.cumbriacq.com/t/remembering-richard-m8xgo/526 "2026-07-22T08:39:11Z")

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Hello everyone, Richard M8XGO I have received a message from Annis, Richard’s wife, asking me to share some information with his friends in the radio community. In accordance with Richard’s wishes, there will be no tr…

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