# 📖 Start Here — MeshCore Repeaters Guide

This book covers everything about deploying MeshCore REPEATER firmware nodes - from choosing a site to building the hardware, configuring the firmware, and troubleshooting problems.

## 🚀 Where to Start

1. [What is a MeshCore Repeater?](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/what-is-a-meshcore-repeater) - Role in the network explained
2. [Choosing a Repeater Location](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/choosing-a-repeater-location) - Site selection principles
3. Then choose a build path: [Budget build (~$60)](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/budget-meshcore-repeater-under-60) or [Pro solar build (~$217)](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/pro-meshcore-solar-repeater-complete-build)

## 📚 What's In This Book

### Planning and Site Selection

- [Choosing a Repeater Location](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/choosing-a-repeater-location)
- [Antenna Selection and Mounting](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/antenna-selection-and-mounting)
- [Planning a MeshCore Community Network](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/planning-a-meshcore-community-network)
- [Repeater Density and Coverage Calculations](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/repeater-density-and-coverage-calculations)

### Hardware Builds

- [Budget MeshCore Repeater: Under $60](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/budget-meshcore-repeater-under-60)
- [Pro MeshCore Solar Repeater: Complete Build](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/pro-meshcore-solar-repeater-complete-build)
- [Hardware Considerations](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/hardware-considerations)
- [Power and Solar Systems](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/power-and-solar-systems)

### Configuration

- [Flashing Repeater Firmware](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/flashing-repeater-firmware)
- [Radio Settings and Presets](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/radio-settings-and-presets)
- [Advertisements and Discovery](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/advertisements-and-discovery)
- [MeshCore Repeater Name and Identity](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/meshcore-repeater-name-and-identity)
- [Multi-Repeater Network Coordination](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/multi-repeater-network-coordination)

### Network Design and Expansion

- [Room Server Placement Strategy](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/room-server-placement-strategy)
- [When to Add a Repeater vs. When to Move One](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/when-to-add-a-repeater-vs-when-to-move-one)
- [Linking Isolated Mesh Islands](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/linking-isolated-mesh-islands)
- [MeshCore vs Meshtastic: Choosing for Your Community](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/meshcore-vs-meshtastic-choosing-for-your-community)

### Troubleshooting

- [Diagnosing MeshCore Repeater Problems](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/diagnosing-meshcore-repeater-problems)
- [Advanced MeshCore Repeater Diagnostics](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/advanced-meshcore-repeater-diagnostics)
- [Reflashing and Factory Reset](/books/meshcore-repeaters/page/reflashing-and-factory-reset)

## ➡️ Related Books

- [MeshCore](/books/meshcore) - Protocol, firmware, and app guide
- [Room Servers & Gateways](/books/room-servers-gateways) - Adding a room server to your repeater site
- [Solar & Power Systems](/books/solar-power-systems) - Powering outdoor repeaters
- [Antennas & RF](/books/antennas-rf) - Antenna selection and installation