Delta Plus Proto radio suspended over low fog

Rugged Meshtastic & LoRa mesh radios · US-made enclosures, assembled in Illinois Trust what keeps you connected.

Delta Plus Proto designs and assembles rugged off-grid LoRa mesh radios in Illinois, in enclosures made in the USA. The NPH-1 is a persistent Meshtastic node in a CNC-machined aluminum enclosure; the EDICT-HP is a 30 dBm (1 W) high-power mesh radio that runs on Baofeng UV-5R packs.

01 / 04 NPH-1 · billet aluminum

Rugged Meshtastic radios Two radios. Two jobs.

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How a LoRa mesh works Every node relays.

No towers · no internet

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  1. Your phone talks to a nearby radio over Bluetooth LE.
  2. The radio sends over LoRa; every node in range relays it.
  3. It reaches the other radio and phone with no cell tower or internet.
NPH-1 clipped to a tactical pack

Off-grid LoRa mesh range Every radio makes the mesh stronger.

Each node sends, receives and relays for every radio around it. Expect one to two miles through timber, several miles with clear line of sight, and ten or more from high ground. Coverage grows with every unit you add.

Machined aluminum NPH-1 enclosure
Exploded view of the EDICT-HP enclosure and battery
EDICT-HP · exploded view

CNC-machined in the USA Machined here. Not molded somewhere else.

NPH-1 enclosures are CNC-machined from aluminum on our own equipment in Illinois. EDICT-HP shells are MJF Nylon 12 with aluminum plates, fully silicone potted. Every unit is assembled and tested in-house.

Off-grid communication use cases Built for people who can't rely on cell networks.

NPH-1 on a pack strap

Emergency & disaster response

When storms and outages take cell networks down, Meshtastic radios keep working on their own.

Mesh radio mounted on a vehicle in the snow

Overlanding & off-road travel

Vehicles, base camps and support teams stay connected on remote trails without cell coverage.

NPH-1 strapped to a pole

Grid-down backup networks

A Meshtastic network deploys quickly as decentralized messaging that needs no outside support.

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Meshtastic radio FAQ Questions

What are Delta Plus Proto devices?

Delta Plus Proto devices are rugged, high-performance Meshtastic nodes built for reliable off-grid communication using LoRa mesh networking. They send and receive messages, relay traffic for other nodes, and let you communicate without cell service or internet access. Every new unit in your area strengthens the mesh and extends its range.

What is LoRa?

LoRa is a low-power wireless communication technology designed for long-range data transmission over sub-GHz frequencies. It keeps devices communicating where Wi-Fi or cellular signals are weak or unavailable.

What is Meshtastic?

Meshtastic is an open-source platform that enables encrypted text and GPS messaging over LoRa mesh networks without cell service. Each device relays messages for the others, creating a self-healing network that works in remote places, during emergencies, or anywhere normal communication fails.

Does it work with my phone?

Yes. Delta Plus Proto radios pair with iOS and Android phones and tablets, and with desktop and laptop computers. The Meshtastic apps let you send encrypted messages, share GPS locations and manage the network without specialized radio knowledge.

How long does the battery last?

The NPH-1 typically runs 2–4 weeks on a single charge, which suits emergency kits, extended deployments and long trips. The EDICT-HP runs on standard Baofeng UV-5R packs, so you can carry spares and hot-swap in the field.

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NPH-1 carried by a drone over snow

Designed for anywhere. Built for when it matters.