MeshCore repeaters are dedicated devices that form the backbone of a MeshCore network, staying online continuously to relay messages between other nodes. Unlike companion devices, which connect a user’s phone or app to the radio, a repeater belongs to the network itself and forwards packets between users. Rather than blindly rebroadcasting every packet it hears, a repeater intelligently forwards packets toward their destination, which helps keep radio traffic efficient as the network grows. Because repeaters are stationary and strategically positioned — often on rooftops or high ground — they provide more reliable routing paths than mobile devices, extending coverage well beyond what a single radio could reach on its own. This makes them essential infrastructure for building resilient, off-grid communication across a region like the South Hills.