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Backcountry Radio &
Mesh Networking

Resilient off-grid communications for San Diego backcountry properties. HAM radio installations, Meshtastic mesh networks, and emergency comms — built for terrain that cell towers don't reach.

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Installation Services

Professional radio and mesh installations for San Diego backcountry.

HAM Station Setup

$400–$1,200

Complete HF/VHF/UHF station installation with antenna, feedline, and grounding. Licensed operators get on the air fast.

Meshtastic Node Deployment

$150–$350

Single-node Meshtastic deployment with solar power option. Text messaging and GPS without cell service.

Multi-Node Property Mesh

$500–$1,500

Multiple Meshtastic nodes covering your entire property. Barn, house, shop, and gate — all connected.

Emergency Comms Package

$300–$800

Portable go-kit with Meshtastic + HAM for fire evacuation, power outage, and disaster scenarios.

Solar Repeater / Relay Install

$250–$600

Permanent solar-powered relay node on a hilltop or rooftop. Extends mesh coverage for you and your neighbors.

Antenna Maintenance

$100–$250

Annual antenna inspection, connector cleaning, SWR check, and guy wire tensioning. Prevents costly failures.

Coverage Zones

BTS radio services cover four terrain zones across the San Diego backcountry.

A

Julian Corridor

Pine forests, 4,000–5,000ft. Dense canopy challenges offset by elevation advantage. Prime relay territory.

B

Borrego Basin

Open desert, 500–1,500ft. Exceptional LoRa range (10km+) with minimal obstructions.

C

Palomar / Warner Springs

High terrain, 3,000–6,000ft. Mountain shadow effects require strategic relay placement.

D

Ranchita / Chihuahua Valley

Mixed terrain, 4,000ft. BTS home base — densest mesh coverage and fastest installation response.

Live Now

Mesh Map

Live visualization of the BTS mesh network. See active nodes, coverage areas, and signal paths across the backcountry.

Coming Soon

Community Platform

Coordinate with neighbors on relay placement, share coverage data, and join the backcountry mesh network.

Ready to add resilient communications to your property?

Whether you want a DIY build guide or professional installation, BTS has you covered. Based in Ranchita — within 50 minutes of every backcountry zone.

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