MeshCore coverage in Ottawa is provided by a backbone of solar-powered repeaters.
Coverage can vary depending on height, line-of-sight paths, and local terrain, but the following areas generally have access:
Ashton
Richmond
Barrhaven
Kanata
Nepean
Downtown
Old Ottawa South
Orleans
For a live view of deployed nodes, check the MeshCore Map.
Use the filter at the top and select Repeaters only to see active backbone nodes in Ottawa.
Ottawa Repeater IDs
The table below lists currently deployed Ottawa repeaters.
Each repeater has a unique ID, a name for easier reference, and basic information on location/height.
Repeater ID
Name
Location / Height
1234ABCD
Ottawa_Downtown_R1
Downtown rooftop (~25m)
5678EFGH
Orleans_R2
Orleans water tower (~30m)
9ABC1234
Kanata_R3
Kanata hilltop (~20m)
Note: IDs shown here are examples — replace with the real repeater IDs as discovered from adverts or the MeshCore Map.
Detailed Coverage Maps
This section contains community-generated coverage maps based on expected RF propagation.
These are estimates only — actual coverage may vary depending on terrain, buildings, and antenna placement.