TAK (Team Awareness Kit) puts every member of your group on a shared map, no cell service required when paired with Meshtastic. Select your platform:
Install & Configure ATAK (Android)
1
Install ATAK
2
Allow plugin installs
Settings → Apps → ATAK, scroll down to Install Unknown Apps, and enable Allow permission. This is required for the plugin APKs included in your data package to install correctly.
3
Open ATAK & grant all permissions
ATAK will ask for a lot of permissions on first launch. Tap Allow / I Agree / I Understand on each one.
4
Import your data package
Scan the QR code you were sent to import your personal data package. ATAK will configure your server connection, callsign, certificates, and plugins automatically.
5
Set your callsign
☰ menu → Settings → Callsign and Device Preferences → Callsign Preferences → My Callsign
6
Select your map
Open ATAK and tap the Maps icon (looks like an unfolded paper map). Select OK and then select "Google - Hybrid" or whichever map provider you prefer. Refer to Steps 5 & 6 of our ATAK Setup Guide for downloading offline map tiles.
7
Download your VNS region(s)
In the main ATAK menu, go to VNS and then select "Manage Offline Regions" and download Florida and any other regions you need.
8
Meshtastic channel
If you don't already have access to the Chaos Koalas Meshtastic ATAK channel, request it now.
Integrates Meshtastic mesh networking with ATAK for offline operation
Install & Configure iTAK (iPhone & iPad)
1
Install iTAK
2
Open iTAK & grant all permissions
iTAK will ask for a lot of permissions on first launch. Tap Allow on each one.
3
Set user information
- Call Sign: [YOUR CALLSIGN HERE]
- Team: Dark Blue Role: Team Member
- Tap Next → "Connect to TAK server?" → tap Skip
- Tap Close Onboarding → "Find local network devices?" → tap Allow
4
Import your data package
Scan the QR code you were sent to download your data package. Open iTAK, go to Settings → Network → Servers → + → Upload Server Package and select the zip file you were sent. iTAK will configure your server connection and certificates automatically.
5
Meshtastic channel
If you don't already have access to the Chaos Koalas Meshtastic ATAK channel, request it now.
Integrates Meshtastic mesh networking with iTAK for offline operation