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Suggested Channels

Channels are how Meshtastic groups conversations on the mesh. Every node listens on a primary channel plus any secondary channels you add, and each channel has its own name and encryption key so the right messages reach the right people.

Adding the channels below lets you join the wider azmsh.net community — chat on the Arizona channel, watch the weather roll in from rooftop stations, keep an eye on traffic, and even play a little trivia. Everything here is shared publicly so anyone in the community can hop on.

Two things to get right

  • Channel names are case-sensitive. Weather and weather are not the same channel.
  • Keys must match exactly. Copy the key from the table below character-for-character. They're short, public, pre-shared keys (PSKs) — that's by design for community channels.

📲 How to Add a Channel

Pick your platform below. The flow is the same idea everywhere: open the Meshtastic app, find the Channels editor, add a channel, and enter the Name and Key from the table further down exactly as written.

Android
  1. Open the Meshtastic app and make sure your node is connected over Bluetooth.
  2. Tap the Settings tab, then open Channels.
  3. Tap the + (add) button to create a new channel.
  4. Enter the Channel Name exactly as shown in the table — remember it's case-sensitive.
  5. Enter the Key (PSK) from the table. On Android the key size is taken from the key you paste, so just paste it in exactly as written.
  6. Leave Uplink/Downlink at their defaults unless you have a reason to change them.
  7. Tap Save / the send button to write the channel to your node.

To use MediumFast as your primary channel, you can leave the primary channel's name blank — an empty primary name is the default channel.

iOS / iPadOS / macOS
  1. Open the Meshtastic app and connect to your node.
  2. Go to Settings → Radio Configuration → Channels.
  3. Tap Add Channel (the + button).
  4. Enter the Channel Name exactly as shown in the table — it's case-sensitive.
  5. Set the Key Size to match the Size column in the table:
    • Default → leave the size at Default (1 byte).
    • 1-byte → choose the 1 byte size.
  6. Enter the Key (PSK) from the table exactly as written.
  7. Tap Save, then make sure you send the configuration back to your node.

To use MediumFast as your primary channel, you can leave the primary channel's name blank — an empty primary name is the default channel.

Other (Web Client / Apple Watch / CLI)

Web Client (client.meshtastic.org)

  1. Connect to your node over Bluetooth, Serial, or HTTP.
  2. Open Config → Channels and add a new channel.
  3. Enter the Name and Key from the table exactly, then save and send.

Apple Watch

The Watch app mirrors the channels already configured on your paired node — add channels on your iPhone first (see the iOS steps above) and they'll sync to the Watch.

Meshtastic CLI

If you have the Meshtastic CLI installed, you can add a secondary channel directly. For example, to add azmsh:

meshtastic --ch-add azmsh
meshtastic --ch-index 1 --ch-set psk base64:AQ== --ch-set name azmsh

Adjust the --ch-index and values for each channel you want. Use the exact names and keys from the table — names are case-sensitive.

The Channels

Add any of these to join the conversation. Keys are shown in monospace so you can tell them apart at a glance (AQ== vs Ww==). The table scrolls sideways on small screens — swipe to see every column.

Channel Name (case sensitive) Key Size (iOS only) Description
MediumFast AQ== Default The default primary MediumFast channel. Name can also be left blank.
azmsh AQ== Default The Arizona channel. Great for running tests and general chatter.
Weather Ww== 1-byte Users post from their weather stations on their roofs. Great for checking the weather every hour and making sure your node is consistently receiving.
Traffic TQ== 1-byte Local traffic reports along with waypoints showing where there is traffic on the map.
Trivia MQ== 1-byte Play trivia with your fellow users. Type !help in the channel to learn how to play.

Need a hand?

Stuck getting a channel to show up? Hop into our Discord or reach out — someone in the community is always happy to help.