Coverage and Expansion
Shielded Signals includes both licensed and unlicensed communication systems. Each has different coverage characteristics, legal requirements, and deployment models. Understanding the distinction matters.
Coverage Area: Growing With Our Network
Shielded Signals’ licensed services operate under defined FCC authorizations and expand deliberately over time.
Licensed Coverage Today - Whisperlinx-V
Shielded Signals currently operates under FCC authorizations covering specific counties in Iowa. These licenses form the foundation of our PRaaS™ network and ensure reliable, encrypted communications for our subscribers.
Coverage is real, lawful, and defined—not hypothetical.
This licensed coverage applies to Shielded Signals’ coordinated radio services (Whisperlinx-V) and reflects where spectrum authority and infrastructure are in place today.
Mesh Deployment Availability - Whisperlinx Mesh
Whisperlinx Mesh operates in unlicensed spectrum and is not constrained by licensing regions, county boundaries, or centralized coverage maps. It is based on the Meshtastic platform and operates within unlicensed spectrum parameters.
Mesh appliances, gateways, and console systems can be deployed anywhere Meshtastic is permitted in the United States, subject only to terrain, node density, and deployment design.
Unlike licensed services, mesh coverage is built, not assigned. Coverage exists where nodes exist and improves as participation and density increase.
Because mesh networks are dynamic and participant-driven, there is no fixed “coverage map” for Whisperlinx Mesh.
Why This Distinction Matters
Licensed coverage and mesh deployment serve different purposes.
Licensed services provide governed, coordinated communications within defined service areas.
Mesh systems provide decentralized, infrastructure-independent communications that scale organically.
Both are part of the Whisperlinx ecosystem, but they operate under different rules, expectations, and strengths.
Licensed coverage is assigned. Mesh coverage is built.
Expanding Beyond Iowa
As we evaluate potential affiliates and partner organizations, Shielded Signals can expand service into additional counties, regions, and states. Each new area is coordinated through the appropriate FCC processes to ensure lawful operation, minimal interference, and consistent nationwide standards.
Growth is deliberate by design. We do not “turn on” coverage; we build it correctly.
If your team, organization, or community is interested in bringing Shielded Signals to your area, we can work with you to establish compliant coverage through our Affiliate Program and integrate you into our secure communications network.
Statewide Interoperability Channels
In addition to our exclusive coordinated channels, our radios include standardized “statewide” interoperability channels. These are available for use across all of Iowa and may be shared with other lawful users. Because they are not exclusively assigned to Shielded Signals, subscribers must accept any interference on these statewide channels. This provides flexibility and interoperability while maintaining clear expectations.
Future Service Areas
As new affiliates are approved, additional counties and regions will be added to this page. Shielded Signals is actively exploring expansion opportunities, and the map will evolve as our network grows.
Coverage reflects deployed capability—not marketing intent.
