Real-world GrumpyMesh deployments

Grumpy's in the Wild

From backyard experiments to rooftops, towers, trails, and storm-ready setups — this is where the GrumpyMesh community puts its gear to work.

GrumpyMesh repeater and antenna mounted high on a rooftop

Rooftop Deployment

A rooftop installation placing the antenna up high for better coverage.

Inside view of a repeater enclosure showing the electronics and batteries

Inside the Enclosure

A look inside the enclosure at the radio hardware, wiring, and battery setup.

Blue GrumpyMesh repeater installed beside a rooftop with a tall antenna

Blue Repeater in the Wild

A blue GrumpyMesh unit mounted outdoors with its antenna raised above the roofline.

Solar repeater and antenna mounted near a roof with trees in the background

Solar-Powered Setup

An outdoor solar installation designed to keep the repeater running remotely.

Pat's Grumpy Board

Over the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge — 400 feet up!

Grumpy King repeater mounted on the communications trailer at the 2026 Andouille Festival in LaPlace, Louisiana

Andouille Festival King

The Grumpy King repeater on the comms trailer at the 2026 Andouille Festival in LaPlace, LA.

Grumpy X repeater mounted on a rooftop at Houma Airport, approximately 150 feet up

Grumpy X Flying

Grumpy X Repeater 150 feet up at the Houma Airport.

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