diff --git a/.vscode/extensions.json b/.vscode/extensions.json
deleted file mode 100644
index 8057bc70..00000000
--- a/.vscode/extensions.json
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-{
-    "recommendations": [
-        "pioarduino.pioarduino-ide",
-        "platformio.platformio-ide"
-    ],
-    "unwantedRecommendations": [
-        "ms-vscode.cpptools-extension-pack"
-    ]
-}
diff --git a/boards/heltec_tower_v2.json b/boards/heltec_tower_v2.json
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9f9b6ab5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/boards/heltec_tower_v2.json
@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+{
+  "build": {
+    "arduino": {
+      "ldscript": "nrf52840_s140_v6.ld"
+    },
+    "core": "nRF5",
+    "cpu": "cortex-m4",
+    "extra_flags": "-DNRF52840_XXAA",
+    "f_cpu": "64000000L",
+    "hwids": [
+      ["0x239A","0x4405"],
+      ["0x239A","0x0029"],
+      ["0x239A","0x002A"],
+      ["0x239A","0x0071"]
+    ],
+    "usb_product": "HT-n5262",
+    "mcu": "nrf52840",
+    "variant": "heltec_tower_v2",
+    "bsp": {
+      "name": "adafruit"
+    },
+    "softdevice": {
+      "sd_flags": "-DS140",
+      "sd_name": "s140",
+      "sd_version": "6.1.1",
+      "sd_fwid": "0x00B6"
+    },
+    "bootloader": {
+      "settings_addr": "0xFF000"
+    }
+  },
+  "connectivity": [
+    "bluetooth"
+  ],
+  "debug": {
+    "jlink_device": "nRF52840_xxAA",
+    "svd_path": "nrf52840.svd",
+    "openocd_target": "nrf52.cfg"
+  },
+  "frameworks": [
+    "arduino"
+  ],
+  "name": "Heltec Tower V2 Board",
+  "upload": {
+    "maximum_ram_size": 235520,
+    "maximum_size": 815104,
+    "speed": 115200,
+    "protocol": "nrfutil",
+    "protocols": [
+      "jlink",
+      "nrfjprog",
+      "nrfutil",
+      "stlink"
+    ],
+    "use_1200bps_touch": true,
+    "require_upload_port": true,
+    "wait_for_upload_port": true
+  },
+  "url": "https://heltec.org/",
+  "vendor": "Heltec"
+}
diff --git a/default.nix b/default.nix
index 4f9e1c59..13d410de 100644
--- a/default.nix
+++ b/default.nix
@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
-{ pkgs ? import <nixpkgs> {} }:
-let
+{pkgs ? import <nixpkgs> {}}: let
 in
   pkgs.mkShell {
     buildInputs = [
       pkgs.platformio
       pkgs.python3
+      pkgs.gcc
+      pkgs.gtest
       # optional: needed as a programmer i.e. for esp32
       pkgs.avrdude
     ];
-}
+  }
diff --git a/docs/number_allocations.md b/docs/number_allocations.md
index 857525d4..2ccf950f 100644
--- a/docs/number_allocations.md
+++ b/docs/number_allocations.md
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ Once you have a working app/project, you need to be able to demonstrate it exist
 | 0000 - 00FF     | -reserved for internal use- |                                                                   |
 | 0100            | MeshCore Open               | zsylvester@monitormx.com — https://github.com/zjs81/meshcore-open |
 | 0110 - 011F     | Ripple                      | ripple_biz@protonmail.com — https://buymeacoffee.com/ripplebiz    |
+| 0120            | MCO Advanced                | most.original.address@gmail.com — https://hdden.ru/MCOa/          |
 | FF00 - FFFF     | -reserved for testing/dev-  |                                                                   |
 
 (add rows, inside the range 0100 - FEFF for custom apps)
diff --git a/examples/companion_radio/DataStore.cpp b/examples/companion_radio/DataStore.cpp
index fdb924ad..c8be97a6 100644
--- a/examples/companion_radio/DataStore.cpp
+++ b/examples/companion_radio/DataStore.cpp
@@ -547,7 +547,7 @@ bool DataStore::putBlobByKey(const uint8_t key[], int key_len, const uint8_t src
     uint32_t pos = 0, found_pos = 0;
     uint32_t min_timestamp = 0xFFFFFFFF;
 
-    // search for matching key OR evict by oldest timestmap
+    // search for matching key OR evict by oldest timestamp
     BlobRec tmp;
     file.seek(0);
     while (file.read((uint8_t *) &tmp, sizeof(tmp)) == sizeof(tmp)) {
diff --git a/examples/companion_radio/ui-new/UITask.cpp b/examples/companion_radio/ui-new/UITask.cpp
index 403ea463..28591cc1 100644
--- a/examples/companion_radio/ui-new/UITask.cpp
+++ b/examples/companion_radio/ui-new/UITask.cpp
@@ -697,6 +697,9 @@ void UITask::shutdown(bool restart){
   if (restart) {
     _board->reboot();
   } else {
+    // still necessary until all boards are refactored to use poweroff
+    _display->turnOff();
+    radio_driver.powerOff();
     // Power off board including radio, display, GPS and components
     _board->powerOff();
   }
diff --git a/examples/companion_radio/ui-orig/UITask.cpp b/examples/companion_radio/ui-orig/UITask.cpp
index b48f6412..36d8ec94 100644
--- a/examples/companion_radio/ui-orig/UITask.cpp
+++ b/examples/companion_radio/ui-orig/UITask.cpp
@@ -307,6 +307,8 @@ void UITask::shutdown(bool restart){
   if (restart) {
     _board->reboot();
   } else {
+    _display->turnOff();
+    radio_driver.powerOff();
     // Power off board including radio, display, GPS and components
     _board->powerOff();
   }
@@ -453,4 +455,4 @@ void UITask::handleButtonLongPress() {
   } else {
     shutdown();
   }
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/examples/companion_radio/ui-tiny/UITask.cpp b/examples/companion_radio/ui-tiny/UITask.cpp
index 452c02d4..a6cbe9de 100644
--- a/examples/companion_radio/ui-tiny/UITask.cpp
+++ b/examples/companion_radio/ui-tiny/UITask.cpp
@@ -566,6 +566,8 @@ void UITask::shutdown(bool restart){
   if (restart) {
     _board->reboot();
   } else {
+    _display->turnOff();
+    radio_driver.powerOff();
     // Power off board including radio, display, GPS and components
     _board->powerOff();
   }
diff --git a/examples/simple_repeater/MyMesh.cpp b/examples/simple_repeater/MyMesh.cpp
index a7bf17ac..30e437b6 100644
--- a/examples/simple_repeater/MyMesh.cpp
+++ b/examples/simple_repeater/MyMesh.cpp
@@ -1740,8 +1740,7 @@ void MyMesh::clearRecentRepeaters() {
   }
 }
 
-bool MyMesh::filterRecvFloodPacket(mesh::Packet* pkt) {
-  // just try to determine region for packet (apply later in allowPacketForward())
+mesh::DispatcherAction MyMesh::onRecvPacket(mesh::Packet* pkt) {
   if (pkt->getRouteType() == ROUTE_TYPE_TRANSPORT_FLOOD) {
     recv_pkt_region = region_map.findMatch(pkt, REGION_DENY_FLOOD);
   } else if (pkt->getRouteType() == ROUTE_TYPE_FLOOD) {
@@ -1753,8 +1752,7 @@ bool MyMesh::filterRecvFloodPacket(mesh::Packet* pkt) {
   } else {
     recv_pkt_region = NULL;
   }
-  // do normal processing
-  return false;
+  return Mesh::onRecvPacket(pkt);
 }
 
 void MyMesh::onAnonDataRecv(mesh::Packet *packet, const uint8_t *secret, const mesh::Identity &sender,
@@ -2067,6 +2065,7 @@ MyMesh::MyMesh(mesh::MainBoard &board, mesh::Radio &radio, mesh::MillisecondCloc
   _logging = false;
   region_load_active = false;
   memset(flood_retry_bridge_states, 0, sizeof(flood_retry_bridge_states));
+  recv_pkt_region = NULL;
 
 #if MAX_NEIGHBOURS
   memset(neighbours, 0, sizeof(neighbours));
@@ -2853,11 +2852,9 @@ void MyMesh::setTxPower(int8_t power_dbm) {
   radio_driver.setTxPower(power_dbm);
 }
 
-#if defined(USE_SX1262) || defined(USE_SX1268)
-void MyMesh::setRxBoostedGain(bool enable) {
-  radio_driver.setRxBoostedGainMode(enable);
+bool MyMesh::setRxBoostedGain(bool enable) {
+  return radio_driver.setRxBoostedGainMode(enable);
 }
-#endif
 
 void MyMesh::formatNeighborsReply(char *reply) {
   char *dp = reply;
diff --git a/examples/simple_repeater/MyMesh.h b/examples/simple_repeater/MyMesh.h
index 63e00cdf..c521c80c 100644
--- a/examples/simple_repeater/MyMesh.h
+++ b/examples/simple_repeater/MyMesh.h
@@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ protected:
   }
 #endif
 
-  bool filterRecvFloodPacket(mesh::Packet* pkt) override;
+  mesh::DispatcherAction onRecvPacket(mesh::Packet* pkt) override;
 
   void onAnonDataRecv(mesh::Packet* packet, const uint8_t* secret, const mesh::Identity& sender, uint8_t* data, size_t len) override;
   int searchPeersByHash(const uint8_t* hash) override;
@@ -359,7 +359,6 @@ public:
   // To check if there is pending work
   bool hasPendingWork() const;
 
-#if defined(USE_SX1262) || defined(USE_SX1268)
-  void setRxBoostedGain(bool enable) override;
-#endif
+  bool setRxBoostedGain(bool enable) override;
+
 };
diff --git a/examples/simple_room_server/MyMesh.cpp b/examples/simple_room_server/MyMesh.cpp
index 637f1eb0..dbb7eefa 100644
--- a/examples/simple_room_server/MyMesh.cpp
+++ b/examples/simple_room_server/MyMesh.cpp
@@ -290,8 +290,7 @@ bool MyMesh::allowPacketForward(const mesh::Packet *packet) {
   return true;
 }
 
-bool MyMesh::filterRecvFloodPacket(mesh::Packet* pkt) {
-  // just try to determine region for packet (apply later in allowPacketForward())
+mesh::DispatcherAction MyMesh::onRecvPacket(mesh::Packet* pkt) {
   if (pkt->getRouteType() == ROUTE_TYPE_TRANSPORT_FLOOD) {
     recv_pkt_region = region_map.findMatch(pkt, REGION_DENY_FLOOD);
   } else if (pkt->getRouteType() == ROUTE_TYPE_FLOOD) {
@@ -303,8 +302,7 @@ bool MyMesh::filterRecvFloodPacket(mesh::Packet* pkt) {
   } else {
     recv_pkt_region = NULL;
   }
-  // do normal processing
-  return false;
+  return Mesh::onRecvPacket(pkt);
 }
 
 void MyMesh::onAnonDataRecv(mesh::Packet *packet, const uint8_t *secret, const mesh::Identity &sender,
@@ -627,6 +625,7 @@ MyMesh::MyMesh(mesh::MainBoard &board, mesh::Radio &radio, mesh::MillisecondCloc
   _logging = false;
   region_load_active = false;
   set_radio_at = revert_radio_at = 0;
+  recv_pkt_region = NULL;
 
   // defaults
   memset(&_prefs, 0, sizeof(_prefs));
diff --git a/examples/simple_room_server/MyMesh.h b/examples/simple_room_server/MyMesh.h
index c57b2056..81027bc7 100644
--- a/examples/simple_room_server/MyMesh.h
+++ b/examples/simple_room_server/MyMesh.h
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ protected:
     return set_radio_at == 0 && revert_radio_at != 0 ? pending_cr : _prefs.cr;
   }
 
-  bool filterRecvFloodPacket(mesh::Packet* pkt) override;
+  mesh::DispatcherAction onRecvPacket(mesh::Packet* pkt) override;
 
   bool allowPacketForward(const mesh::Packet* packet) override;
   void onAnonDataRecv(mesh::Packet* packet, const uint8_t* secret, const mesh::Identity& sender, uint8_t* data, size_t len) override;
diff --git a/platformio.ini b/platformio.ini
index e16f7b83..47cc0ab8 100644
--- a/platformio.ini
+++ b/platformio.ini
@@ -157,6 +157,7 @@ lib_deps =
 
 [env:native]
 platform = native
+test_framework = googletest
 build_flags = -std=c++17
   -I src
   -I test/mocks
@@ -164,5 +165,6 @@ test_build_src = yes
 build_src_filter =
   -<*>
   +<../src/Utils.cpp>
+  +<../src/Packet.cpp>
 lib_deps =
   google/googletest @ 1.17.0
diff --git a/src/Mesh.cpp b/src/Mesh.cpp
index ec886a77..9af12b53 100644
--- a/src/Mesh.cpp
+++ b/src/Mesh.cpp
@@ -318,7 +318,8 @@ DispatcherAction Mesh::onRecvPacket(Packet* pkt) {
         onTraceRecv(pkt, trace_tag, auth_code, flags, pkt->path, &pkt->payload[i], len);
       } else if (hash_size > 0 && offset + hash_size <= len
           && self_id.isHashMatch(&pkt->payload[i + offset], hash_size)
-          && allowPacketForward(pkt) && !_tables->hasSeen(pkt)) {
+          && allowPacketForward(pkt) && !_tables->wasSeen(pkt)) {
+        _tables->markSeen(pkt);
         // append SNR (Not hash!)
         pkt->path[pkt->path_len++] = (int8_t) (pkt->getSNR()*4);
 
@@ -360,14 +361,16 @@ DispatcherAction Mesh::onRecvPacket(Packet* pkt) {
         if (pkt->getPayloadType() == PAYLOAD_TYPE_MULTIPART) {
           return forwardMultipartDirect(pkt);
         } else if (pkt->getPayloadType() == PAYLOAD_TYPE_ACK) {
-          if (!_tables->hasSeen(pkt)) {  // don't retransmit!
+          if (!_tables->wasSeen(pkt)) {  // don't retransmit!
+            _tables->markSeen(pkt);
             removePathPrefix(pkt, 1);
             routeDirectRecvAcks(pkt, 0);
           }
           return ACTION_RELEASE;
         }
 
-        if (!_tables->hasSeen(pkt)) {
+        if (!_tables->wasSeen(pkt)) {
+          _tables->markSeen(pkt);
           removePathPrefix(pkt, 1);
 
           uint32_t d = getDirectRetransmitDelay(pkt);
@@ -392,7 +395,8 @@ DispatcherAction Mesh::onRecvPacket(Packet* pkt) {
       memcpy(&ack_crc, &pkt->payload[i], 4); i += 4;
       if (i > pkt->payload_len) {
         MESH_DEBUG_PRINTLN("%s Mesh::onRecvPacket(): incomplete ACK packet", getLogDateTime());
-      } else if (!_tables->hasSeen(pkt)) {
+      } else if (!_tables->wasSeen(pkt)) {
+        _tables->markSeen(pkt);
         onAckRecv(pkt, ack_crc);
         action = routeRecvPacket(pkt);
       }
@@ -409,7 +413,8 @@ DispatcherAction Mesh::onRecvPacket(Packet* pkt) {
       uint8_t* macAndData = &pkt->payload[i];   // MAC + encrypted data 
       if (i + CIPHER_MAC_SIZE >= pkt->payload_len) {
         MESH_DEBUG_PRINTLN("%s Mesh::onRecvPacket(): incomplete data packet", getLogDateTime());
-      } else if (!_tables->hasSeen(pkt)) {
+      } else if (!_tables->wasSeen(pkt)) {
+        _tables->markSeen(pkt);
         // NOTE: this is a 'first packet wins' impl. When receiving from multiple paths, the first to arrive wins.
         //       For flood mode, the path may not be the 'best' in terms of hops.
         // FUTURE: could send back multiple paths, using createPathReturn(), and let sender choose which to use(?)
@@ -472,7 +477,8 @@ DispatcherAction Mesh::onRecvPacket(Packet* pkt) {
       uint8_t* macAndData = &pkt->payload[i];   // MAC + encrypted data 
       if (i + 2 >= pkt->payload_len) {
         MESH_DEBUG_PRINTLN("%s Mesh::onRecvPacket(): incomplete data packet", getLogDateTime());
-      } else if (!_tables->hasSeen(pkt)) {
+      } else if (!_tables->wasSeen(pkt)) {
+        _tables->markSeen(pkt);
         if (self_id.isHashMatch(&dest_hash)) {
           Identity sender(sender_pub_key);
 
@@ -499,7 +505,8 @@ DispatcherAction Mesh::onRecvPacket(Packet* pkt) {
       uint8_t* macAndData = &pkt->payload[i];   // MAC + encrypted data 
       if (i + 2 >= pkt->payload_len) {
         MESH_DEBUG_PRINTLN("%s Mesh::onRecvPacket(): incomplete data packet", getLogDateTime());
-      } else if (!_tables->hasSeen(pkt)) {
+      } else if (!_tables->wasSeen(pkt)) {
+        _tables->markSeen(pkt);
         // scan channels DB, for all matching hashes of 'channel_hash' (max 4 matches supported ATM)
         GroupChannel channels[4];
         int num = searchChannelsByHash(&channel_hash, channels, 4);
@@ -530,7 +537,8 @@ DispatcherAction Mesh::onRecvPacket(Packet* pkt) {
         MESH_DEBUG_PRINTLN("%s Mesh::onRecvPacket(): incomplete advertisement packet", getLogDateTime());
       } else if (self_id.matches(id.pub_key)) {
         MESH_DEBUG_PRINTLN("%s Mesh::onRecvPacket(): receiving SELF advert packet", getLogDateTime());
-      } else if (!_tables->hasSeen(pkt)) {
+      } else if (!_tables->wasSeen(pkt)) {
+        _tables->markSeen(pkt);
         uint8_t* app_data = &pkt->payload[i];
         int app_data_len = pkt->payload_len - i;
         if (app_data_len > MAX_ADVERT_DATA_SIZE) { app_data_len = MAX_ADVERT_DATA_SIZE; }
@@ -557,7 +565,8 @@ DispatcherAction Mesh::onRecvPacket(Packet* pkt) {
       break;
     }
     case PAYLOAD_TYPE_RAW_CUSTOM: {
-      if (pkt->isRouteDirect() && !_tables->hasSeen(pkt)) {
+      if (pkt->isRouteDirect() && !_tables->wasSeen(pkt)) {
+        _tables->markSeen(pkt);
         onRawDataRecv(pkt);
         //action = routeRecvPacket(pkt);    don't flood route these (yet)
       }
@@ -575,7 +584,8 @@ DispatcherAction Mesh::onRecvPacket(Packet* pkt) {
           tmp.payload_len = pkt->payload_len - 1;
           memcpy(tmp.payload, &pkt->payload[1], tmp.payload_len);
 
-          if (!_tables->hasSeen(&tmp)) {
+          if (!_tables->wasSeen(&tmp)) {
+            _tables->markSeen(&tmp);
             uint32_t ack_crc;
             memcpy(&ack_crc, tmp.payload, 4);
 
@@ -637,7 +647,8 @@ DispatcherAction Mesh::forwardMultipartDirect(Packet* pkt) {
     tmp.payload_len = pkt->payload_len - 1;
     memcpy(tmp.payload, &pkt->payload[1], tmp.payload_len);
 
-    if (!_tables->hasSeen(&tmp)) {   // don't retransmit!
+    if (!_tables->wasSeen(&tmp)) {   // don't retransmit!
+      _tables->markSeen(&tmp);
       removePathPrefix(&tmp, 1);
       routeDirectRecvAcks(&tmp, ((uint32_t)remaining + 1) * 300);  // expect multipart ACKs 300ms apart (x2)
     }
diff --git a/src/Mesh.h b/src/Mesh.h
index 1dfbde6e..72fcfac1 100644
--- a/src/Mesh.h
+++ b/src/Mesh.h
@@ -27,9 +27,10 @@ public:
 */
 class MeshTables {
 public:
-  virtual bool hasSeen(const Packet* packet) = 0;
+  virtual bool wasSeen(const Packet* packet) = 0;
+  virtual void markSeen(const Packet* packet) = 0;
   virtual void markSent(const Packet* packet) = 0;
-  virtual void clear(const Packet* packet) = 0;   // remove this packet hash from table
+  virtual void clear(const Packet* packet) = 0;    // remove this packet hash from table
 };
 
 /**
@@ -256,7 +257,7 @@ protected:
    * \param  auth_code   a code to authenticate the packet
    * \param  flags       zero for now
    * \param  path_snrs   single byte SNR*4 for each hop in the path
-   * \param  path_hashes hashes if each repeater in the path
+   * \param  path_hashes hashes of each repeater in the path
    * \param  path_len    length of the path_snrs[] and path_hashes[] arrays
   */
   virtual void onTraceRecv(Packet* packet, uint32_t tag, uint32_t auth_code, uint8_t flags, const uint8_t* path_snrs, const uint8_t* path_hashes, uint8_t path_len) { }
diff --git a/src/Packet.h b/src/Packet.h
index 2943c037..be97c28c 100644
--- a/src/Packet.h
+++ b/src/Packet.h
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ namespace mesh {
 #define PAYLOAD_TYPE_GRP_DATA    0x06    // an (unverified) group datagram (prefixed with channel hash, MAC) (enc data: data_type(uint16), data_len, blob)
 #define PAYLOAD_TYPE_ANON_REQ    0x07    // generic request (prefixed with dest_hash, ephemeral pub_key, MAC) (enc data: ...)
 #define PAYLOAD_TYPE_PATH        0x08    // returned path (prefixed with dest/src hashes, MAC) (enc data: path, extra)
-#define PAYLOAD_TYPE_TRACE       0x09    // trace a path, collecting SNI for each hop
+#define PAYLOAD_TYPE_TRACE       0x09    // trace a path, collecting SNR for each hop
 #define PAYLOAD_TYPE_MULTIPART   0x0A    // packet is one of a set of packets
 #define PAYLOAD_TYPE_CONTROL     0x0B    // a control/discovery packet
 //...
diff --git a/src/helpers/CommonCLI.cpp b/src/helpers/CommonCLI.cpp
index 2381cce2..9c312deb 100644
--- a/src/helpers/CommonCLI.cpp
+++ b/src/helpers/CommonCLI.cpp
@@ -1170,13 +1170,15 @@ void CommonCLI::handleSetCmd(uint32_t sender_timestamp, char* command, char* rep
     _prefs->disable_fwd = memcmp(&config[7], "off", 3) == 0;
     savePrefs();
     strcpy(reply, _prefs->disable_fwd ? "OK - repeat is now OFF" : "OK - repeat is now ON");
-#if defined(USE_SX1262) || defined(USE_SX1268) || defined(USE_LR1110)
   } else if (memcmp(config, "radio.rxgain ", 13) == 0) {
-    _prefs->rx_boosted_gain = memcmp(&config[13], "on", 2) == 0;
-    strcpy(reply, "OK");
+    bool enabled = memcmp(&config[13], "on", 2) == 0;
+    _prefs->rx_boosted_gain = enabled;
     savePrefs();
-    _callbacks->setRxBoostedGain(_prefs->rx_boosted_gain);
-#endif
+    if (_callbacks->setRxBoostedGain(enabled)) {
+      strcpy(reply, "OK");
+    } else {
+      strcpy(reply, "Error: unsupported");
+    }
   } else if (memcmp(config, "radio.fem.rxgain ", 17) == 0) {
     if (!_board->canControlLoRaFemLna()) {
       strcpy(reply, "Error: unsupported");
@@ -1679,10 +1681,8 @@ void CommonCLI::handleGetCmd(uint32_t sender_timestamp, char* command, char* rep
     sprintf(reply, "> %s", StrHelper::ftoa(_prefs->node_lat));
   } else if (memcmp(config, "lon", 3) == 0) {
     sprintf(reply, "> %s", StrHelper::ftoa(_prefs->node_lon));
-#if defined(USE_SX1262) || defined(USE_SX1268) || defined(USE_LR1110)
   } else if (memcmp(config, "radio.rxgain", 12) == 0) {
     sprintf(reply, "> %s", _prefs->rx_boosted_gain ? "on" : "off");
-#endif
   } else if (memcmp(config, "radio.fem.rxgain", 16) == 0) {
     if (!_board->canControlLoRaFemLna()) {
       strcpy(reply, "Error: unsupported");
@@ -1854,13 +1854,9 @@ void CommonCLI::handleGetCmd(uint32_t sender_timestamp, char* command, char* rep
     strcpy(reply, "ERROR: Power management not supported");
 #endif
   } else if (memcmp(config, "pwrmgt.bootreason", 17) == 0) {
-#ifdef NRF52_POWER_MANAGEMENT
     sprintf(reply, "> Reset: %s; Shutdown: %s",
       _board->getResetReasonString(_board->getResetReason()),
       _board->getShutdownReasonString(_board->getShutdownReason()));
-#else
-    strcpy(reply, "ERROR: Power management not supported");
-#endif
   } else if (memcmp(config, "pwrmgt.bootmv", 13) == 0) {
 #ifdef NRF52_POWER_MANAGEMENT
     sprintf(reply, "> %u mV", _board->getBootVoltage());
diff --git a/src/helpers/CommonCLI.h b/src/helpers/CommonCLI.h
index 00990703..38019a8f 100644
--- a/src/helpers/CommonCLI.h
+++ b/src/helpers/CommonCLI.h
@@ -235,8 +235,8 @@ public:
     // no op by default
   };
 
-  virtual void setRxBoostedGain(bool enable) {
-    // no op by default
+  virtual bool setRxBoostedGain(bool enable) {
+    return false; // CommonCLI reports unsupported if not overridden by wrapper
   };
 };
 
diff --git a/src/helpers/ESP32Board.h b/src/helpers/ESP32Board.h
index a418bf36..b380c3df 100644
--- a/src/helpers/ESP32Board.h
+++ b/src/helpers/ESP32Board.h
@@ -189,34 +189,34 @@ public:
   }
 
   // https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/v4.4.7/esp32/api-reference/system/system.html
-  const char *getResetReasonString(uint32_t reason) {
+  const char* getResetReasonString(uint32_t reason) {
     switch (reason) {
-    case ESP_RST_UNKNOWN:
-      return "Unknown or first boot";
-    case ESP_RST_POWERON:
-      return "Power-on reset";
-    case ESP_RST_EXT:
-      return "External reset";
-    case ESP_RST_SW:
-      return "Software reset";
-    case ESP_RST_PANIC:
-      return "Panic / exception reset";
-    case ESP_RST_INT_WDT:
-      return "Interrupt watchdog reset";
-    case ESP_RST_TASK_WDT:
-      return "Task watchdog reset";
-    case ESP_RST_WDT:
-      return "Other watchdog reset";
-    case ESP_RST_DEEPSLEEP:
-      return "Wake from deep sleep";
-    case ESP_RST_BROWNOUT:
-      return "Brownout (low voltage)";
-    case ESP_RST_SDIO:
-      return "SDIO reset";
-    default:
-      static char buf[40];
-      snprintf(buf, sizeof(buf), "Unknown reset reason (%d)", reason);
-      return buf;
+      case ESP_RST_UNKNOWN:
+        return "Unknown or first boot";
+      case ESP_RST_POWERON:
+        return "Power-on reset";
+      case ESP_RST_EXT:
+        return "External reset";
+      case ESP_RST_SW:
+        return "Software reset";
+      case ESP_RST_PANIC:
+        return "Panic / exception reset";
+      case ESP_RST_INT_WDT:
+        return "Interrupt watchdog reset";
+      case ESP_RST_TASK_WDT:
+        return "Task watchdog reset";
+      case ESP_RST_WDT:
+        return "Other watchdog reset";
+      case ESP_RST_DEEPSLEEP:
+        return "Wake from deep sleep";
+      case ESP_RST_BROWNOUT:
+        return "Brownout (low voltage)";
+      case ESP_RST_SDIO:
+        return "SDIO reset";
+      default:
+        static char buf[40];
+        snprintf(buf, sizeof(buf), "Unknown reset reason (%d)", reason);
+        return buf;
     }
   }
 };
diff --git a/src/helpers/RegionMap.cpp b/src/helpers/RegionMap.cpp
index 7b8399e2..36c1d19d 100644
--- a/src/helpers/RegionMap.cpp
+++ b/src/helpers/RegionMap.cpp
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ bool RegionMap::save(FILESYSTEM* _fs, const char* path) {
       }
     }
     file.close();
-    return true;
+    return success;
   }
   return false;  // failed
 }
diff --git a/src/helpers/SimpleMeshTables.h b/src/helpers/SimpleMeshTables.h
index d7b0477f..ad47f5c7 100644
--- a/src/helpers/SimpleMeshTables.h
+++ b/src/helpers/SimpleMeshTables.h
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ public:
   }
 #endif
 
-  bool hasSeen(const mesh::Packet* packet) override {
+  bool wasSeen(const mesh::Packet* packet) override {
     uint8_t hash[MAX_HASH_SIZE];
     packet->calculatePacketHash(hash);
 
@@ -179,11 +179,18 @@ public:
       return true;
     }
 
-    storeHash(hash);
-    recordRecentRepeater(packet);
     return false;
   }
 
+  void markSeen(const mesh::Packet* packet) override {
+    uint8_t hash[MAX_HASH_SIZE];
+    packet->calculatePacketHash(hash);
+    if (!hasSeenHash(hash)) {
+      storeHash(hash);
+      recordRecentRepeater(packet);
+    }
+  }
+
   void markSent(const mesh::Packet* packet) override {
     // Outbound packets must be marked as already-sent without teaching the recent-heard cache about ourselves.
     uint8_t hash[MAX_HASH_SIZE];
@@ -199,7 +206,7 @@ public:
 
     uint8_t* sp = _hashes;
     for (int i = 0; i < MAX_PACKET_HASHES; i++, sp += MAX_HASH_SIZE) {
-      if (memcmp(hash, sp, MAX_HASH_SIZE) == 0) { 
+      if (memcmp(hash, sp, MAX_HASH_SIZE) == 0) {
         memset(sp, 0, MAX_HASH_SIZE);
         break;
       }
diff --git a/src/helpers/bridges/BridgeBase.cpp b/src/helpers/bridges/BridgeBase.cpp
index d2e2e5e0..8093d3cb 100644
--- a/src/helpers/bridges/BridgeBase.cpp
+++ b/src/helpers/bridges/BridgeBase.cpp
@@ -39,7 +39,8 @@ void BridgeBase::handleReceivedPacket(mesh::Packet *packet) {
     return;
   }
 
-  if (!_seen_packets.hasSeen(packet)) {
+  if (!_seen_packets.wasSeen(packet)) {
+    _seen_packets.markSeen(packet);
     // bridge_delay provides a buffer to prevent immediate processing conflicts in the mesh network.
     _mgr->queueInbound(packet, millis() + _prefs->bridge_delay);
   } else {
diff --git a/src/helpers/bridges/BridgeBase.h b/src/helpers/bridges/BridgeBase.h
index 04c1564b..8bbe6466 100644
--- a/src/helpers/bridges/BridgeBase.h
+++ b/src/helpers/bridges/BridgeBase.h
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ protected:
    * @brief Common packet handling for received packets
    *
    * Implements the standard pattern used by all bridges:
-   * - Check if packet was seen before using _seen_packets.hasSeen()
+   * - Check if packet was seen before using _seen_packets.wasSeen()
    * - Queue packet for mesh processing if not seen before
    * - Free packet if already seen to prevent duplicates
    *
diff --git a/src/helpers/bridges/ESPNowBridge.cpp b/src/helpers/bridges/ESPNowBridge.cpp
index ac72284c..ab205b03 100644
--- a/src/helpers/bridges/ESPNowBridge.cpp
+++ b/src/helpers/bridges/ESPNowBridge.cpp
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ void ESPNowBridge::begin() {
   // Initialize WiFi in station mode
   WiFi.mode(WIFI_STA);
   
-  // Set wifi channel
+  // Set Wi-Fi channel
   if (esp_wifi_set_channel(_prefs->bridge_channel, WIFI_SECOND_CHAN_NONE) != ESP_OK) {
     BRIDGE_DEBUG_PRINTLN("Error setting WIFI channel to %d\n", _prefs->bridge_channel);
     return;
@@ -176,7 +176,8 @@ void ESPNowBridge::sendPacket(mesh::Packet *packet) {
     return;
   }
 
-  if (!_seen_packets.hasSeen(packet)) {
+  if (!_seen_packets.wasSeen(packet)) {
+    _seen_packets.markSeen(packet);
     // Create a temporary buffer just for size calculation and reuse for actual writing
     uint8_t sizingBuffer[MAX_PAYLOAD_SIZE];
     uint16_t meshPacketLen = packet->writeTo(sizingBuffer);
diff --git a/src/helpers/bridges/RS232Bridge.cpp b/src/helpers/bridges/RS232Bridge.cpp
index 0024f6f2..f719d342 100644
--- a/src/helpers/bridges/RS232Bridge.cpp
+++ b/src/helpers/bridges/RS232Bridge.cpp
@@ -115,7 +115,8 @@ void RS232Bridge::sendPacket(mesh::Packet *packet) {
     return;
   }
 
-  if (!_seen_packets.hasSeen(packet)) {
+  if (!_seen_packets.wasSeen(packet)) {
+    _seen_packets.markSeen(packet);
 
     uint8_t buffer[MAX_SERIAL_PACKET_SIZE];
     uint16_t len = packet->writeTo(buffer + 4);
diff --git a/src/helpers/esp32/ESPNOWRadio.h b/src/helpers/esp32/ESPNOWRadio.h
index 67b1448e..f474215a 100644
--- a/src/helpers/esp32/ESPNOWRadio.h
+++ b/src/helpers/esp32/ESPNOWRadio.h
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ public:
    * These two functions do nothing for ESP-NOW, but are needed for the
    * Radio interface.
    */
-  virtual void setRxBoostedGainMode(bool) { }
+  virtual bool setRxBoostedGainMode(bool) { }
   virtual bool getRxBoostedGainMode() const { return false; }
 
   uint32_t intID();
diff --git a/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomLLCC68Wrapper.h b/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomLLCC68Wrapper.h
index 620ef864..87ed4519 100644
--- a/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomLLCC68Wrapper.h
+++ b/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomLLCC68Wrapper.h
@@ -37,8 +37,8 @@ public:
 
   void doResetAGC() override { sx126xResetAGC((SX126x *)_radio); }
 
-  void setRxBoostedGainMode(bool en) override {
-    ((CustomLLCC68 *)_radio)->setRxBoostedGainMode(en);
+  bool setRxBoostedGainMode(bool en) override {
+    return ((CustomLLCC68 *)_radio)->setRxBoostedGainMode(en) == RADIOLIB_ERR_NONE;
   }
   bool getRxBoostedGainMode() const override {
     return ((CustomLLCC68 *)_radio)->getRxBoostedGainMode();
diff --git a/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomLR1110Wrapper.h b/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomLR1110Wrapper.h
index 85f6e2b4..0a9a0a70 100644
--- a/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomLR1110Wrapper.h
+++ b/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomLR1110Wrapper.h
@@ -34,6 +34,11 @@ public:
     return rssi;
   }
 
+  uint32_t getEstAirtimeFor(int len_bytes) override {
+    auto airtime = RadioLibWrapper::getEstAirtimeFor(len_bytes);
+    return airtime < 200 ? 200 : airtime;   // at least 200 millis
+  }
+
   void onSendFinished() override {
     RadioLibWrapper::onSendFinished();
     _radio->setPreambleLength(preambleLengthForSF(getSpreadingFactor())); // overcomes weird issues with small and big pkts
@@ -44,8 +49,8 @@ public:
 
   uint8_t getSpreadingFactor() const override { return ((CustomLR1110 *)_radio)->getSpreadingFactor(); }
   
-  void setRxBoostedGainMode(bool en) override {
-    ((CustomLR1110 *)_radio)->setRxBoostedGainMode(en);
+  bool setRxBoostedGainMode(bool en) override {
+    return ((CustomLR1110 *)_radio)->setRxBoostedGainMode(en) == RADIOLIB_ERR_NONE;
   }
   bool getRxBoostedGainMode() const override {
     return ((CustomLR1110 *)_radio)->getRxBoostedGainMode();
diff --git a/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1262.h b/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1262.h
index ad201229..ca62fc26 100644
--- a/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1262.h
+++ b/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1262.h
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 #pragma once
 
 #include <RadioLib.h>
+#include "MeshCore.h"
 
 #define SX126X_IRQ_HEADER_VALID                0b0000010000  //  4     4     valid LoRa header received
 #define SX126X_IRQ_PREAMBLE_DETECTED           0x04
@@ -27,6 +28,14 @@ class CustomSX1262 : public SX1262 {
       uint8_t cr = 5;
   #endif
 
+  #ifdef SX126X_USE_REGULATOR_LDO
+      constexpr bool useRegulatorLDO = SX126X_USE_REGULATOR_LDO;
+  #else
+      constexpr bool useRegulatorLDO = false;
+  #endif
+
+      MESH_DEBUG_PRINTLN("SX1262 regulator requested: %s", useRegulatorLDO ? "LDO" : "DC-DC");
+
   #if defined(P_LORA_SCLK)
     #ifdef NRF52_PLATFORM
       if (spi) { spi->setPins(P_LORA_MISO, P_LORA_SCLK, P_LORA_MOSI); spi->begin(); }
@@ -42,11 +51,12 @@ class CustomSX1262 : public SX1262 {
       if (spi) spi->begin(P_LORA_SCLK, P_LORA_MISO, P_LORA_MOSI);
     #endif
   #endif
-      int status = begin(LORA_FREQ, LORA_BW, LORA_SF, cr, RADIOLIB_SX126X_SYNC_WORD_PRIVATE, LORA_TX_POWER, 16, tcxo);
+      int status = begin(LORA_FREQ, LORA_BW, LORA_SF, cr, RADIOLIB_SX126X_SYNC_WORD_PRIVATE, LORA_TX_POWER, 16, tcxo, useRegulatorLDO);
       // if radio init fails with -707/-706, try again with tcxo voltage set to 0.0f
       if (status == RADIOLIB_ERR_SPI_CMD_FAILED || status == RADIOLIB_ERR_SPI_CMD_INVALID) {
+        MESH_DEBUG_PRINTLN("SX1262 init failed with error %d, retrying with TCXO at 0.0V", status);
         tcxo = 0.0f;
-        status = begin(LORA_FREQ, LORA_BW, LORA_SF, cr, RADIOLIB_SX126X_SYNC_WORD_PRIVATE, LORA_TX_POWER, 16, tcxo);
+        status = begin(LORA_FREQ, LORA_BW, LORA_SF, cr, RADIOLIB_SX126X_SYNC_WORD_PRIVATE, LORA_TX_POWER, 16, tcxo, useRegulatorLDO);
       }
       if (status != RADIOLIB_ERR_NONE) {
         Serial.print("ERROR: radio init failed: ");
@@ -83,6 +93,8 @@ class CustomSX1262 : public SX1262 {
     writeRegister(0x8B5, &r_data, 1);
   #endif
 
+      MESH_DEBUG_PRINTLN("SX1262 status=0x%02X device_errors=0x%04X", getStatus(), getDeviceErrors());
+
       return true;  // success
     }
 
diff --git a/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1262Wrapper.h b/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1262Wrapper.h
index 66f7adbf..11726035 100644
--- a/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1262Wrapper.h
+++ b/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1262Wrapper.h
@@ -44,8 +44,8 @@ public:
 
   void doResetAGC() override { sx126xResetAGC((SX126x *)_radio); }
 
-  void setRxBoostedGainMode(bool en) override {
-    ((CustomSX1262 *)_radio)->setRxBoostedGainMode(en);
+  bool setRxBoostedGainMode(bool en) override {
+    return ((CustomSX1262 *)_radio)->setRxBoostedGainMode(en) == RADIOLIB_ERR_NONE;
   }
   bool getRxBoostedGainMode() const override {
     return ((CustomSX1262 *)_radio)->getRxBoostedGainMode();
diff --git a/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1268Wrapper.h b/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1268Wrapper.h
index b87e1cd6..f847992f 100644
--- a/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1268Wrapper.h
+++ b/src/helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1268Wrapper.h
@@ -41,8 +41,8 @@ public:
 
   void doResetAGC() override { sx126xResetAGC((SX126x *)_radio); }
 
-  void setRxBoostedGainMode(bool en) override {
-    ((CustomSX1268 *)_radio)->setRxBoostedGainMode(en);
+  bool setRxBoostedGainMode(bool en) override {
+    return ((CustomSX1268 *)_radio)->setRxBoostedGainMode(en) == RADIOLIB_ERR_NONE;
   }
   bool getRxBoostedGainMode() const override {
     return ((CustomSX1268 *)_radio)->getRxBoostedGainMode();
diff --git a/src/helpers/radiolib/RadioLibWrappers.h b/src/helpers/radiolib/RadioLibWrappers.h
index 07740234..ada5926d 100644
--- a/src/helpers/radiolib/RadioLibWrappers.h
+++ b/src/helpers/radiolib/RadioLibWrappers.h
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ public:
 
   float packetScore(float snr, int packet_len) override { return packetScoreInt(snr, 10, packet_len); }  // assume sf=10
 
-  virtual void setRxBoostedGainMode(bool) { }
+  virtual bool setRxBoostedGainMode(bool) { return false; }
   virtual bool getRxBoostedGainMode() const { return false; }
 };
 
diff --git a/src/helpers/sensors/LPPDataHelpers.h b/src/helpers/sensors/LPPDataHelpers.h
index 37b50f3f..70a036c4 100644
--- a/src/helpers/sensors/LPPDataHelpers.h
+++ b/src/helpers/sensors/LPPDataHelpers.h
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ public:
       case LPP_GPS:
         _pos += 9; break;
       case LPP_POLYLINE:
-        _pos += 8; break;  // TODO: this is MINIMIUM
+        _pos += 8; break;  // TODO: this is MINIMUM
       case LPP_GYROMETER:
       case LPP_ACCELEROMETER:
         _pos += 6; break;
diff --git a/src/helpers/stm32/InternalFileSystem.cpp b/src/helpers/stm32/InternalFileSystem.cpp
index dc032eb9..6a7d7064 100644
--- a/src/helpers/stm32/InternalFileSystem.cpp
+++ b/src/helpers/stm32/InternalFileSystem.cpp
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ static int _internal_flash_read(const struct lfs_config *c, lfs_block_t block, l
 }    
 
 // Program a region in a block. The block must have previously
-// been erased. Negative error codes are propogated to the user.
+// been erased. Negative error codes are propagated to the user.
 // May return LFS_ERR_CORRUPT if the block should be considered bad.
 static int _internal_flash_prog(const struct lfs_config *c, lfs_block_t block, lfs_off_t off, const void *buffer, lfs_size_t size)
 {    
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ static int _internal_flash_prog(const struct lfs_config *c, lfs_block_t block, l
 
 // Erase a block. A block must be erased before being programmed.
 // The state of an erased block is undefined. Negative error codes
-// are propogated to the user.
+// are propagated to the user.
 // May return LFS_ERR_CORRUPT if the block should be considered bad.
 static int _internal_flash_erase(const struct lfs_config *c, lfs_block_t block)
 {   
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ static int _internal_flash_erase(const struct lfs_config *c, lfs_block_t block)
 }   
 
 // Sync the state of the underlying block device. Negative error codes
-// are propogated to the user.
+// are propagated to the user.
 static int _internal_flash_sync(const struct lfs_config *c)
 {    
     return LFS_ERR_OK; // don't need sync
diff --git a/src/helpers/ui/OLEDDisplay.cpp b/src/helpers/ui/OLEDDisplay.cpp
index a5d647a7..be4912a5 100644
--- a/src/helpers/ui/OLEDDisplay.cpp
+++ b/src/helpers/ui/OLEDDisplay.cpp
@@ -1166,7 +1166,7 @@ char DefaultFontTableLookup(const uint8_t ch) {
 	uint8_t last = LASTCHAR;   // get last char
 	LASTCHAR = ch;
 
-	switch (last) {    // conversion depnding on first UTF8-character
+	switch (last) {    // conversion depending on first UTF8-character
 		case 0xC2: return (uint8_t) ch;
 		case 0xC3: return (uint8_t) (ch | 0xC0);
 		case 0x82: if (ch == 0xAC) return (uint8_t) 0x80;    // special case Euro-symbol
diff --git a/test/mocks/SHA256.h b/test/mocks/SHA256.h
index b6e551a0..0cefe5c6 100644
--- a/test/mocks/SHA256.h
+++ b/test/mocks/SHA256.h
@@ -3,12 +3,33 @@
 #include <stdint.h>
 #include <stddef.h>
 
-// Mock SHA256 class for testing
-// Provides minimal interface to allow Utils.cpp to compile
+// Mock SHA256 for native testing — deterministic but not cryptographic.
+// finalize() writes real (non-garbage) output so calculatePacketHash() produces
+// distinguishable results for packets with different payloads.
+#include <string.h>
+
 class SHA256 {
+  uint8_t _state[32];
+  size_t _len;
 public:
-  void update(const uint8_t* data, size_t len) {}
-  void finalize(uint8_t* hash, size_t hashLen) {}
+  SHA256() : _len(0) { memset(_state, 0, sizeof(_state)); }
+
+  void update(const void* data, size_t len) {
+    const uint8_t* bytes = static_cast<const uint8_t*>(data);
+    for (size_t i = 0; i < len; i++) {
+      uint8_t b = bytes[i];
+      _state[_len % 32] ^= b;
+      _state[(_len + 1) % 32] += (uint8_t)((b >> 1) | (b << 7));
+      _len++;
+    }
+  }
+
+  void finalize(uint8_t* hash, size_t hashLen) {
+    for (size_t i = 0; i < hashLen; i++) {
+      hash[i] = _state[i % 32];
+    }
+  }
+
   void resetHMAC(const uint8_t* key, size_t keyLen) {}
   void finalizeHMAC(const uint8_t* key, size_t keyLen, uint8_t* hash, size_t hashLen) {}
 };
diff --git a/test/test_mesh_tables/test_simple_mesh_tables.cpp b/test/test_mesh_tables/test_simple_mesh_tables.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..46b477d9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/test/test_mesh_tables/test_simple_mesh_tables.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+#include <gtest/gtest.h>
+#include "helpers/SimpleMeshTables.h"
+
+using namespace mesh;
+
+// Build a packet that calculatePacketHash() distinguishes by payload content.
+// header selects ROUTE_TYPE_FLOOD so isRouteDirect() returns false.
+static Packet makeFloodPacket(uint8_t seed) {
+    Packet p;
+    p.header = ROUTE_TYPE_FLOOD | (PAYLOAD_TYPE_ACK << PH_TYPE_SHIFT);
+    p.payload[0] = seed;
+    p.payload_len = 1;
+    p.path_len = 0;
+    return p;
+}
+
+static Packet makeDirectPacket(uint8_t seed) {
+    Packet p;
+    p.header = ROUTE_TYPE_DIRECT | (PAYLOAD_TYPE_ACK << PH_TYPE_SHIFT);
+    p.payload[0] = seed;
+    p.payload_len = 1;
+    p.path_len = 0;
+    return p;
+}
+
+// ── wasSeen: pure query ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+TEST(SimpleMeshTables, WasSeen_ReturnsFalseForUnseen) {
+    SimpleMeshTables t;
+    Packet p = makeFloodPacket(0x01);
+    EXPECT_FALSE(t.wasSeen(&p));
+}
+
+// wasSeen shouldn't change state
+TEST(SimpleMeshTables, WasSeen_IsPureQuery_DoesNotInsert) {
+    SimpleMeshTables t;
+    Packet p = makeFloodPacket(0x01);
+    EXPECT_FALSE(t.wasSeen(&p));
+    EXPECT_FALSE(t.wasSeen(&p));
+}
+
+// ── markSeen + wasSeen ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+TEST(SimpleMeshTables, MarkSeen_MakesWasSeenReturnTrue) {
+    SimpleMeshTables t;
+    Packet p = makeFloodPacket(0x01);
+    t.markSeen(&p);
+    EXPECT_TRUE(t.wasSeen(&p));
+}
+
+TEST(SimpleMeshTables, MarkSeen_DoesNotAffectOtherPackets) {
+    SimpleMeshTables t;
+    Packet p1 = makeFloodPacket(0x01);
+    Packet p2 = makeFloodPacket(0x02);
+    t.markSeen(&p1);
+    EXPECT_FALSE(t.wasSeen(&p2));
+}
+
+// Canonical pattern used at every onRecvPacket call site:
+//   if (!wasSeen(pkt)) { markSeen(pkt); process(pkt); }
+TEST(SimpleMeshTables, QueryThenMark_WorksCorrectly) {
+    SimpleMeshTables t;
+    Packet p = makeFloodPacket(0x01);
+    EXPECT_FALSE(t.wasSeen(&p));
+    t.markSeen(&p);
+    EXPECT_TRUE(t.wasSeen(&p));
+}
+
+// ── dup stats ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+TEST(SimpleMeshTables, WasSeen_IncrementsFloodDupStat) {
+    SimpleMeshTables t;
+    Packet p = makeFloodPacket(0x01);
+    t.markSeen(&p);
+    t.wasSeen(&p);
+    EXPECT_EQ(1u, t.getNumFloodDups());
+    EXPECT_EQ(0u, t.getNumDirectDups());
+}
+
+TEST(SimpleMeshTables, WasSeen_IncrementsDirectDupStat) {
+    SimpleMeshTables t;
+    Packet p = makeDirectPacket(0x01);
+    t.markSeen(&p);
+    t.wasSeen(&p);
+    EXPECT_EQ(0u, t.getNumFloodDups());
+    EXPECT_EQ(1u, t.getNumDirectDups());
+}
+
+// ── clear ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+TEST(SimpleMeshTables, Clear_RemovesSeenPacket) {
+    SimpleMeshTables t;
+    Packet p = makeFloodPacket(0x01);
+    t.markSeen(&p);
+    ASSERT_TRUE(t.wasSeen(&p));
+    t.clear(&p);
+    EXPECT_FALSE(t.wasSeen(&p));
+}
+
+int main(int argc, char** argv) {
+    ::testing::InitGoogleTest(&argc, argv);
+    return RUN_ALL_TESTS();
+}
diff --git a/variants/heltec_mesh_solar/platformio.ini b/variants/heltec_mesh_solar/platformio.ini
index 92d641a3..bd042322 100644
--- a/variants/heltec_mesh_solar/platformio.ini
+++ b/variants/heltec_mesh_solar/platformio.ini
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 [Heltec_mesh_solar]
 extends = nrf52_base
 board = heltec_mesh_solar
-platform_packages = framework-arduinoadafruitnrf52
 board_build.ldscript = boards/nrf52840_s140_v6.ld
 build_flags =  ${nrf52_base.build_flags}
   -I src/helpers/nrf52
diff --git a/variants/heltec_tower_v2/HeltecTowerV2Board.cpp b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/HeltecTowerV2Board.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..04213bda
--- /dev/null
+++ b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/HeltecTowerV2Board.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+#include "HeltecTowerV2Board.h"
+
+#include <Arduino.h>
+#include <Wire.h>
+
+extern void variant_shutdown();
+
+#ifdef NRF52_POWER_MANAGEMENT
+const PowerMgtConfig power_config = {
+  .lpcomp_ain_channel = PWRMGT_LPCOMP_AIN,
+  .lpcomp_refsel = PWRMGT_LPCOMP_REFSEL,
+  .voltage_bootlock = PWRMGT_VOLTAGE_BOOTLOCK
+};
+
+void HeltecTowerV2Board::initiateShutdown(uint8_t reason) {
+  pinMode(PIN_GPS_EN, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_GPS_EN, !PIN_GPS_EN_ACTIVE);
+  pinMode(PIN_GPS_STANDBY, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_GPS_STANDBY, LOW);
+  pinMode(PIN_GPS_RESET, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_GPS_RESET, GPS_RESET_MODE);
+  loRaFEMControl.setSleepModeEnable();
+
+  bool enable_lpcomp = (reason == SHUTDOWN_REASON_LOW_VOLTAGE ||
+                        reason == SHUTDOWN_REASON_BOOT_PROTECT);
+  pinMode(PIN_BAT_CTL, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_BAT_CTL, enable_lpcomp ? HIGH : LOW);
+
+  if (enable_lpcomp) {
+    configureVoltageWake(power_config.lpcomp_ain_channel, power_config.lpcomp_refsel);
+  }
+
+  variant_shutdown();
+  enterSystemOff(reason);
+}
+#endif
+
+void HeltecTowerV2Board::begin() {
+  NRF52Board::begin();
+
+  pinMode(P_LORA_TX_LED, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(P_LORA_TX_LED, !LED_STATE_ON);
+
+  pinMode(PIN_BAT_CTL, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_BAT_CTL, LOW);
+
+#ifdef NRF52_POWER_MANAGEMENT
+  checkBootVoltage(&power_config);
+#endif
+
+  Wire.setPins(PIN_BOARD_SDA, PIN_BOARD_SCL);
+  Wire.begin();
+
+  pinMode(PIN_GPS_EN, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_GPS_EN, !PIN_GPS_EN_ACTIVE);
+  pinMode(PIN_GPS_RESET, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_GPS_RESET, GPS_RESET_MODE);
+  pinMode(PIN_GPS_STANDBY, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_GPS_STANDBY, HIGH);
+  loRaFEMControl.init();
+}
+
+void HeltecTowerV2Board::onBeforeTransmit() {
+  digitalWrite(P_LORA_TX_LED, LED_STATE_ON);
+  loRaFEMControl.setTxModeEnable();
+}
+
+void HeltecTowerV2Board::onAfterTransmit() {
+  digitalWrite(P_LORA_TX_LED, !LED_STATE_ON);
+  loRaFEMControl.setRxModeEnable();
+}
+
+uint16_t HeltecTowerV2Board::getBattMilliVolts() {
+  analogReadResolution(12);
+  analogReference(VBAT_AR_INTERNAL);
+  pinMode(PIN_VBAT_READ, INPUT);
+  pinMode(PIN_BAT_CTL, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_BAT_CTL, HIGH);
+
+  delay(10);
+  int adcvalue = analogRead(PIN_VBAT_READ);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_BAT_CTL, LOW);
+
+  return (uint16_t)((float)adcvalue * MV_LSB * ADC_MULTIPLIER);
+}
+
+const char* HeltecTowerV2Board::getManufacturerName() const {
+  return "Heltec Tower V2";
+}
+
+void HeltecTowerV2Board::powerOff() {
+  pinMode(PIN_GPS_EN, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_GPS_EN, !PIN_GPS_EN_ACTIVE);
+  pinMode(PIN_GPS_STANDBY, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_GPS_STANDBY, LOW);
+  pinMode(PIN_GPS_RESET, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_GPS_RESET, GPS_RESET_MODE);
+  loRaFEMControl.setSleepModeEnable();
+  pinMode(PIN_BAT_CTL, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(PIN_BAT_CTL, LOW);
+  variant_shutdown();
+  sd_power_system_off();
+}
diff --git a/variants/heltec_tower_v2/HeltecTowerV2Board.h b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/HeltecTowerV2Board.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..6912acde
--- /dev/null
+++ b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/HeltecTowerV2Board.h
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+#pragma once
+
+#include <Arduino.h>
+#include <MeshCore.h>
+#include <helpers/NRF52Board.h>
+#include "LoRaFEMControl.h"
+
+class HeltecTowerV2Board : public NRF52BoardDCDC {
+protected:
+#ifdef NRF52_POWER_MANAGEMENT
+  void initiateShutdown(uint8_t reason) override;
+#endif
+
+public:
+  LoRaFEMControl loRaFEMControl;
+
+  HeltecTowerV2Board() : NRF52Board("TOWER_V2_OTA") {}
+  void begin();
+  void onBeforeTransmit() override;
+  void onAfterTransmit() override;
+  uint16_t getBattMilliVolts() override;
+  const char* getManufacturerName() const override;
+  void powerOff() override;
+};
diff --git a/variants/heltec_tower_v2/LoRaFEMControl.cpp b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/LoRaFEMControl.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d87d1849
--- /dev/null
+++ b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/LoRaFEMControl.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+#include "LoRaFEMControl.h"
+
+#include <Arduino.h>
+#include "variant.h"
+
+static void enableFEMPower() {
+  bool wasOff = digitalRead(LORA_KCT8103L_EN) != HIGH;
+  digitalWrite(LORA_KCT8103L_EN, HIGH);
+  if (wasOff) {
+    delay(5);
+  }
+}
+
+void LoRaFEMControl::init() {
+  pinMode(LORA_KCT8103L_EN, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(LORA_KCT8103L_EN, HIGH);
+  delay(1);
+  pinMode(LORA_KCT8103L_TX_RX, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(LORA_KCT8103L_TX_RX, LOW);
+}
+
+void LoRaFEMControl::setSleepModeEnable() {
+  pinMode(LORA_KCT8103L_EN, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(LORA_KCT8103L_EN, LOW);
+}
+
+void LoRaFEMControl::setTxModeEnable() {
+  enableFEMPower();
+  digitalWrite(LORA_KCT8103L_TX_RX, HIGH);
+}
+
+void LoRaFEMControl::setRxModeEnable() {
+  enableFEMPower();
+  digitalWrite(LORA_KCT8103L_TX_RX, LOW);
+}
+
+void LoRaFEMControl::setRxModeEnableWhenMCUSleep() {
+  enableFEMPower();
+  digitalWrite(LORA_KCT8103L_TX_RX, LOW);
+}
diff --git a/variants/heltec_tower_v2/LoRaFEMControl.h b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/LoRaFEMControl.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e6c0ad2f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/LoRaFEMControl.h
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+#pragma once
+
+class LoRaFEMControl {
+public:
+  LoRaFEMControl() {}
+  virtual ~LoRaFEMControl() {}
+
+  void init();
+  void setSleepModeEnable();
+  void setTxModeEnable();
+  void setRxModeEnable();
+  void setRxModeEnableWhenMCUSleep();
+};
diff --git a/variants/heltec_tower_v2/platformio.ini b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/platformio.ini
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..f029b7d4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/platformio.ini
@@ -0,0 +1,104 @@
+[Heltec_tower_v2]
+extends = nrf52_base
+board = heltec_tower_v2
+board_build.ldscript = boards/nrf52840_s140_v6.ld
+build_flags = ${nrf52_base.build_flags}
+  -D ENV_INCLUDE_GPS=1
+  -I lib/nrf52/s140_nrf52_6.1.1_API/include
+  -I lib/nrf52/s140_nrf52_6.1.1_API/include/nrf52
+  -I variants/heltec_tower_v2
+  -D HELTEC_TOWER_V2
+  -D NRF52_POWER_MANAGEMENT
+  -D RADIO_CLASS=CustomSX1262
+  -D WRAPPER_CLASS=CustomSX1262Wrapper
+  -D LORA_TX_POWER=12
+  -D MAX_LORA_TX_POWER=22 ; Max SX1262 output -> ~29dBm at antenna
+  -D SX126X_CURRENT_LIMIT=140
+  -D SX126X_RX_BOOSTED_GAIN=1
+build_src_filter = ${nrf52_base.build_src_filter}
+  +<helpers/*.cpp>
+  +<helpers/sensors>
+  +<../variants/heltec_tower_v2>
+lib_deps =
+  ${nrf52_base.lib_deps}
+  stevemarple/MicroNMEA @ ^2.0.6
+debug_tool = jlink
+upload_protocol = nrfutil
+
+[env:Heltec_tower_v2_repeater]
+extends = Heltec_tower_v2
+build_src_filter = ${Heltec_tower_v2.build_src_filter}
+  +<../examples/simple_repeater>
+build_flags =
+  ${Heltec_tower_v2.build_flags}
+  -D ADVERT_NAME='"Heltec_Tower_V2 Repeater"'
+  -D ADVERT_LAT=0.0
+  -D ADVERT_LON=0.0
+  -D ADMIN_PASSWORD='"password"'
+  -D MAX_NEIGHBOURS=50
+;  -D MESH_PACKET_LOGGING=1
+;  -D MESH_DEBUG=1
+
+[env:Heltec_tower_v2_room_server]
+extends = Heltec_tower_v2
+build_src_filter = ${Heltec_tower_v2.build_src_filter}
+  +<../examples/simple_room_server>
+build_flags =
+  ${Heltec_tower_v2.build_flags}
+  -D ADVERT_NAME='"Heltec_Tower_V2 Room"'
+  -D ADVERT_LAT=0.0
+  -D ADVERT_LON=0.0
+  -D ADMIN_PASSWORD='"password"'
+  -D ROOM_PASSWORD='"hello"'
+;  -D MESH_PACKET_LOGGING=1
+;  -D MESH_DEBUG=1
+
+[env:Heltec_tower_v2_companion_radio_ble]
+extends = Heltec_tower_v2
+board_build.ldscript = boards/nrf52840_s140_v6_extrafs.ld
+board_upload.maximum_size = 712704
+build_flags =
+  ${Heltec_tower_v2.build_flags}
+  -I examples/companion_radio/ui-new
+  -D DISPLAY_CLASS=NullDisplayDriver
+  -D MAX_CONTACTS=350
+  -D MAX_GROUP_CHANNELS=40
+  -D BLE_PIN_CODE=123456
+;  -D BLE_DEBUG_LOGGING=1
+  -D OFFLINE_QUEUE_SIZE=256
+;  -D MESH_PACKET_LOGGING=1
+;  -D MESH_DEBUG=1
+build_src_filter = ${Heltec_tower_v2.build_src_filter}
+  +<helpers/nrf52/SerialBLEInterface.cpp>
+  +<../examples/companion_radio/*.cpp>
+  +<../examples/companion_radio/ui-new/*.cpp>
+lib_deps =
+  ${Heltec_tower_v2.lib_deps}
+  densaugeo/base64 @ ~1.4.0
+
+[env:Heltec_tower_v2_companion_radio_usb]
+extends = Heltec_tower_v2
+board_build.ldscript = boards/nrf52840_s140_v6_extrafs.ld
+board_upload.maximum_size = 712704
+build_flags =
+  ${Heltec_tower_v2.build_flags}
+  -I examples/companion_radio/ui-new
+  -D DISPLAY_CLASS=NullDisplayDriver
+  -D MAX_CONTACTS=350
+  -D MAX_GROUP_CHANNELS=40
+;  -D BLE_PIN_CODE=123456
+;  -D BLE_DEBUG_LOGGING=1
+;  -D MESH_PACKET_LOGGING=1
+;  -D MESH_DEBUG=1
+build_src_filter = ${Heltec_tower_v2.build_src_filter}
+  +<helpers/nrf52/*.cpp>
+  +<../examples/companion_radio/*.cpp>
+  +<../examples/companion_radio/ui-new/*.cpp>
+lib_deps =
+  ${Heltec_tower_v2.lib_deps}
+  densaugeo/base64 @ ~1.4.0
+
+[env:Heltec_tower_v2_kiss_modem]
+extends = Heltec_tower_v2
+build_src_filter = ${Heltec_tower_v2.build_src_filter}
+  +<../examples/kiss_modem/>
diff --git a/variants/heltec_tower_v2/target.cpp b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/target.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..ad457354
--- /dev/null
+++ b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/target.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+#include "target.h"
+
+#include <Arduino.h>
+#include <helpers/ArduinoHelpers.h>
+#include <helpers/sensors/MicroNMEALocationProvider.h>
+
+HeltecTowerV2Board board;
+
+RADIO_CLASS radio = new Module(P_LORA_NSS, P_LORA_DIO_1, P_LORA_RESET, P_LORA_BUSY, SPI);
+
+WRAPPER_CLASS radio_driver(radio, board);
+
+VolatileRTCClock fallback_clock;
+AutoDiscoverRTCClock rtc_clock(fallback_clock);
+MicroNMEALocationProvider nmea = MicroNMEALocationProvider(Serial1, &rtc_clock);
+EnvironmentSensorManager sensors = EnvironmentSensorManager(nmea);
+
+#ifdef DISPLAY_CLASS
+DISPLAY_CLASS display;
+MomentaryButton user_btn(PIN_USER_BTN, 1000, true);
+#endif
+
+bool radio_init() {
+  rtc_clock.begin(Wire);
+  return radio.std_init(&SPI);
+}
+
+mesh::LocalIdentity radio_new_identity() {
+  RadioNoiseListener rng(radio);
+  return mesh::LocalIdentity(&rng);
+}
diff --git a/variants/heltec_tower_v2/target.h b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/target.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..03719246
--- /dev/null
+++ b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/target.h
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+#pragma once
+
+#define RADIOLIB_STATIC_ONLY 1
+#include <RadioLib.h>
+#include <HeltecTowerV2Board.h>
+#include <helpers/AutoDiscoverRTCClock.h>
+#include <helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1262Wrapper.h>
+#include <helpers/radiolib/RadioLibWrappers.h>
+#include <helpers/sensors/EnvironmentSensorManager.h>
+#include <helpers/sensors/LocationProvider.h>
+
+#ifdef DISPLAY_CLASS
+#include <helpers/ui/MomentaryButton.h>
+#include "helpers/ui/NullDisplayDriver.h"
+#endif
+
+extern HeltecTowerV2Board board;
+extern WRAPPER_CLASS radio_driver;
+extern AutoDiscoverRTCClock rtc_clock;
+extern EnvironmentSensorManager sensors;
+
+#ifdef DISPLAY_CLASS
+extern DISPLAY_CLASS display;
+extern MomentaryButton user_btn;
+#endif
+
+bool radio_init();
+mesh::LocalIdentity radio_new_identity();
diff --git a/variants/heltec_tower_v2/variant.cpp b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/variant.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..cfb88c4a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/variant.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+#include "variant.h"
+
+#include "Arduino.h"
+#include "nrf.h"
+#include "wiring_constants.h"
+#include "wiring_digital.h"
+
+const uint32_t g_ADigitalPinMap[] = {
+  0xff, 0xff, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,
+  14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26,
+  27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39,
+  40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47
+};
+
+void initVariant()
+{
+
+}
+
+void variant_shutdown()
+{
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(PIN_GPS_EN);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(PIN_GPS_PPS);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(PIN_GPS_RESET);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(PIN_GPS_STANDBY);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(GPS_RX_PIN);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(GPS_TX_PIN);
+  pinMode(LORA_KCT8103L_EN, OUTPUT);
+  digitalWrite(LORA_KCT8103L_EN, LOW);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(LORA_KCT8103L_TX_RX);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(RF_PA_DETECT_PIN);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(SX126X_CS);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(SX126X_DIO1);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(SX126X_BUSY);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(SX126X_RESET);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(PIN_SPI_MISO);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(PIN_SPI_MOSI);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(PIN_SPI_SCK);
+  nrf_gpio_cfg_default(PIN_LED);
+  detachInterrupt(PIN_GPS_PPS);
+  detachInterrupt(PIN_BUTTON1);
+}
diff --git a/variants/heltec_tower_v2/variant.h b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/variant.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..352184b8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/variants/heltec_tower_v2/variant.h
@@ -0,0 +1,108 @@
+#pragma once
+
+#include "WVariant.h"
+
+#define USE_LFXO
+#define VARIANT_MCK (64000000ul)
+
+#define PINS_COUNT        (48)
+#define NUM_DIGITAL_PINS  (48)
+#define NUM_ANALOG_INPUTS (1)
+#define NUM_ANALOG_OUTPUTS (0)
+
+#define WIRE_INTERFACES_COUNT (1)
+#define PIN_WIRE_SDA (0 + 30)
+#define PIN_WIRE_SCL (0 + 5)
+#define PIN_BOARD_SDA PIN_WIRE_SDA
+#define PIN_BOARD_SCL PIN_WIRE_SCL
+
+#define SPI_INTERFACES_COUNT (1)
+#define PIN_SPI_MISO (0 + 23)
+#define PIN_SPI_MOSI (0 + 22)
+#define PIN_SPI_SCK  (0 + 19)
+#define PIN_SPI_NSS  LORA_CS
+
+#define LED_BUILTIN (32 + 15)
+#define PIN_LED     LED_BUILTIN
+#define LED_RED     (-1)
+#define LED_GREEN   (-1)
+#define LED_BLUE    (-1)
+#define LED_PIN     (-1)
+#define P_LORA_TX_LED LED_BUILTIN
+#define LED_STATE_ON LOW
+
+#define PIN_BUTTON1  (32 + 10)
+#define BUTTON_PIN   PIN_BUTTON1
+#define PIN_USER_BTN BUTTON_PIN
+
+#define USE_SX1262
+#define SX126X_CS    (0 + 24)
+#define LORA_CS      SX126X_CS
+#define SX126X_DIO1  (0 + 20)
+#define SX126X_BUSY  (0 + 17)
+#define SX126X_RESET (0 + 25)
+#define SX126X_DIO2_AS_RF_SWITCH
+#define SX126X_DIO3_TCXO_VOLTAGE 1.8
+
+#define P_LORA_NSS   LORA_CS
+#define P_LORA_DIO_1 SX126X_DIO1
+#define P_LORA_BUSY  SX126X_BUSY
+#define P_LORA_RESET SX126X_RESET
+#define P_LORA_MISO  PIN_SPI_MISO
+#define P_LORA_MOSI  PIN_SPI_MOSI
+#define P_LORA_SCLK  PIN_SPI_SCK
+
+#define USE_KCT8103L_PA_ONLY
+#define LORA_KCT8103L_EN      (0 + 15)
+#define LORA_KCT8103L_TX_RX   (0 + 16)
+#define LORA_PA_POWER         LORA_KCT8103L_EN
+#define RF_PA_DETECT_PIN      (0 + 13)
+#define RF_PA_HIGH_POWER_VALUE HIGH
+
+#define GPS_L76K
+#define GPS_RESET_MODE LOW
+#define PIN_GPS_RESET (32 + 6)
+#define PIN_GPS_RESET_ACTIVE GPS_RESET_MODE
+#define PIN_GPS_EN (0 + 7)
+#define PIN_GPS_EN_ACTIVE LOW
+#define GPS_EN_ACTIVE PIN_GPS_EN_ACTIVE
+#define PIN_GPS_STANDBY (32 + 2)
+#define PIN_GPS_PPS (32 + 4)
+#define GPS_BAUD_RATE 9600
+
+// Upstream names are from the GPS perspective. MeshCore's PIN_GPS_TX is the
+// CPU RX pin because EnvironmentSensorManager passes it as Serial1 RX.
+#define GPS_TX_PIN (32 + 7)
+#define GPS_RX_PIN (32 + 5)
+#define PIN_GPS_TX GPS_RX_PIN
+#define PIN_GPS_RX GPS_TX_PIN
+
+#define PIN_SERIAL1_RX PIN_GPS_TX
+#define PIN_SERIAL1_TX PIN_GPS_RX
+#define PIN_SERIAL2_RX (-1)
+#define PIN_SERIAL2_TX (-1)
+
+#define HAS_HARDWARE_WATCHDOG
+#define HARDWARE_WATCHDOG_DONE (0 + 9)
+#define HARDWARE_WATCHDOG_WAKE (0 + 10)
+#define HARDWARE_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT_MS (8 * 60 * 1000)
+
+#define SERIAL_PRINT_PORT 0
+
+#define PIN_BAT_CTL (0 + 21)
+#define ADC_CTRL PIN_BAT_CTL
+#define ADC_CTRL_ENABLED HIGH
+#define BATTERY_PIN (0 + 4)
+#define PIN_VBAT_READ BATTERY_PIN
+#define ADC_RESOLUTION 14
+#define BATTERY_SENSE_RESOLUTION_BITS 12
+#define BATTERY_SENSE_RESOLUTION 4096.0
+#define AREF_VOLTAGE 3.0
+#define VBAT_AR_INTERNAL AR_INTERNAL_3_0
+#define ADC_MULTIPLIER (4.916F)
+#define MV_LSB (3000.0F / 4096.0F)
+
+#define NRF52_POWER_MANAGEMENT
+#define PWRMGT_VOLTAGE_BOOTLOCK 3100
+#define PWRMGT_LPCOMP_AIN 2
+#define PWRMGT_LPCOMP_REFSEL 1
diff --git a/variants/mesh_pocket/platformio.ini b/variants/mesh_pocket/platformio.ini
index 52a0d835..0d2a74ad 100644
--- a/variants/mesh_pocket/platformio.ini
+++ b/variants/mesh_pocket/platformio.ini
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 [Mesh_pocket]
 extends = nrf52_base
 board = heltec_mesh_pocket
-platform_packages = framework-arduinoadafruitnrf52
 board_build.ldscript = boards/nrf52840_s140_v6.ld
 build_flags =  ${nrf52_base.build_flags}
   -I src/helpers/nrf52
@@ -32,7 +31,6 @@ lib_deps =
   stevemarple/MicroNMEA @ ^2.0.6
   zinggjm/GxEPD2 @ 1.6.2
   bakercp/CRC32 @ ^2.0.0
-
 debug_tool = jlink
 upload_protocol = nrfutil
 
@@ -40,7 +38,6 @@ upload_protocol = nrfutil
 extends = Mesh_pocket
 build_src_filter = ${Mesh_pocket.build_src_filter}
   +<../examples/simple_repeater>
-
 build_flags =
   ${Mesh_pocket.build_flags}
   -D ADVERT_NAME='"Heltec_Mesh_Pocket Repeater"'
diff --git a/variants/nibble_screen_connect/platformio.ini b/variants/nibble_screen_connect/platformio.ini
index 20f7dc24..6a2f3dec 100644
--- a/variants/nibble_screen_connect/platformio.ini
+++ b/variants/nibble_screen_connect/platformio.ini
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ lib_deps =
   adafruit/Adafruit SSD1306 @ ^2.5.13
   adafruit/Adafruit NeoPixel @ ^1.12.3
 
-[env:nibble_screen_connect_repeater]
+[env:nibble_screen_connect_repeater_]
 extends = nibble_screen_connect_base
 build_flags =
   ${nibble_screen_connect_base.build_flags}
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ lib_deps =
   ${nibble_screen_connect_base.lib_deps}
   ${esp32_ota.lib_deps}
 
-[env:nibble_screen_connect_repeater_bridge_espnow]
+[env:nibble_screen_connect_repeater_bridge_espnow_]
 extends = nibble_screen_connect_base
 build_flags =
   ${nibble_screen_connect_base.build_flags}
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ lib_deps =
   ${nibble_screen_connect_base.lib_deps}
   ${esp32_ota.lib_deps}
 
-[env:nibble_screen_connect_terminal_chat]
+[env:nibble_screen_connect_terminal_chat_]
 extends = nibble_screen_connect_base
 build_flags =
   ${nibble_screen_connect_base.build_flags}
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ lib_deps =
   ${nibble_screen_connect_base.lib_deps}
   densaugeo/base64 @ ~1.4.0
 
-[env:nibble_screen_connect_room_server]
+[env:nibble_screen_connect_room_server_]
 extends = nibble_screen_connect_base
 build_flags =
   ${nibble_screen_connect_base.build_flags}
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ lib_deps =
   ${nibble_screen_connect_base.lib_deps}
   ${esp32_ota.lib_deps}
 
-[env:nibble_screen_connect_companion_radio_usb]
+[env:nibble_screen_connect_companion_radio_usb_]
 extends = nibble_screen_connect_base
 build_flags =
   ${nibble_screen_connect_base.build_flags}
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ lib_deps =
   ${nibble_screen_connect_base.lib_deps}
   densaugeo/base64 @ ~1.4.0
 
-[env:nibble_screen_connect_companion_radio_ble]
+[env:nibble_screen_connect_companion_radio_ble_]
 extends = nibble_screen_connect_base
 build_flags =
   ${nibble_screen_connect_base.build_flags}
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ lib_deps =
   ${nibble_screen_connect_base.lib_deps}
   densaugeo/base64 @ ~1.4.0
 
-[env:nibble_screen_connect_companion_radio_wifi]
+[env:nibble_screen_connect_companion_radio_wifi_]
 extends = nibble_screen_connect_base
 build_flags =
   ${nibble_screen_connect_base.build_flags}
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ lib_deps =
   densaugeo/base64 @ ~1.4.0
 
 
-[env:nibble_screen_connect_kiss_modem]
+[env:nibble_screen_connect_kiss_modem_]
 extends = nibble_screen_connect_base
 build_src_filter = ${nibble_screen_connect_base.build_src_filter}
   +<../examples/kiss_modem/>
diff --git a/variants/nibble_zero_connect/platformio.ini b/variants/nibble_zero_connect/platformio.ini
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..83495cd8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/variants/nibble_zero_connect/platformio.ini
@@ -0,0 +1,158 @@
+[nibble_zero_connect_base]
+extends = esp32_base
+board = esp32-s3-zero
+build_flags =
+  ${esp32_base.build_flags}
+  -I variants/nibble_zero_connect
+  -D NIBBLE_ZERO_CONNECT
+  -D P_LORA_DIO_1=4
+  -D P_LORA_NSS=10
+  -D P_LORA_RESET=6
+  -D P_LORA_BUSY=5
+  -D P_LORA_SCLK=12
+  -D P_LORA_MISO=13
+  -D P_LORA_MOSI=11
+  -D PIN_USER_BTN=1
+  -D PIN_BOARD_SDA=8
+  -D PIN_BOARD_SCL=7
+  -D PIN_STATUS_LED=39
+  -D P_LORA_TX_LED=39
+  -D DISPLAY_ROTATION=0
+  -D SX126X_DIO2_AS_RF_SWITCH=true
+  -D SX126X_DIO3_TCXO_VOLTAGE=1.8
+  -D SX126X_CURRENT_LIMIT=140
+  -D RADIO_CLASS=CustomSX1262
+  -D WRAPPER_CLASS=CustomSX1262Wrapper
+  -D LORA_TX_POWER=22
+  -D SX126X_RX_BOOSTED_GAIN=1
+build_src_filter = ${esp32_base.build_src_filter}
+  +<../variants/nibble_zero_connect>
+lib_deps =
+  ${esp32_base.lib_deps}
+  adafruit/Adafruit SSD1306 @ ^2.5.13
+
+[env:nibble_zero_connect_repeater_]
+extends = nibble_zero_connect_base
+build_flags =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_flags}
+  -D DISPLAY_CLASS=SSD1306Display
+  -D ADVERT_NAME='"Nibble Repeater"'
+  -D ADVERT_LAT=0.0
+  -D ADVERT_LON=0.0
+  -D ADMIN_PASSWORD='"password"'
+  -D MAX_NEIGHBOURS=50
+build_src_filter = ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_src_filter}
+  +<helpers/ui/SSD1306Display.cpp>
+  +<../examples/simple_repeater>
+lib_deps =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.lib_deps}
+  ${esp32_ota.lib_deps}
+
+[env:nibble_zero_connect_repeater_bridge_espnow_]
+extends = nibble_zero_connect_base
+build_flags =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_flags}
+  -D DISPLAY_CLASS=SSD1306Display
+  -D ADVERT_NAME='"ESPNow Bridge"'
+  -D ADVERT_LAT=0.0
+  -D ADVERT_LON=0.0
+  -D ADMIN_PASSWORD='"password"'
+  -D MAX_NEIGHBOURS=50
+  -D WITH_ESPNOW_BRIDGE=1
+build_src_filter = ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_src_filter}
+  +<helpers/bridges/ESPNowBridge.cpp>
+  +<helpers/ui/SSD1306Display.cpp>
+  +<../examples/simple_repeater>
+lib_deps =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.lib_deps}
+  ${esp32_ota.lib_deps}
+
+[env:nibble_zero_connect_terminal_chat_]
+extends = nibble_zero_connect_base
+build_flags =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_flags}
+  -D MAX_CONTACTS=300
+  -D MAX_GROUP_CHANNELS=1
+build_src_filter = ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_src_filter}
+  +<../examples/simple_secure_chat/main.cpp>
+lib_deps =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.lib_deps}
+  densaugeo/base64 @ ~1.4.0
+
+[env:nibble_zero_connect_room_server_]
+extends = nibble_zero_connect_base
+build_flags =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_flags}
+  -D DISPLAY_CLASS=SSD1306Display
+  -D ADVERT_NAME='"Nibble Room"'
+  -D ADVERT_LAT=0.0
+  -D ADVERT_LON=0.0
+  -D ADMIN_PASSWORD='"password"'
+  -D ROOM_PASSWORD='"hello"'
+build_src_filter = ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_src_filter}
+  +<helpers/ui/SSD1306Display.cpp>
+  +<../examples/simple_room_server>
+lib_deps =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.lib_deps}
+  ${esp32_ota.lib_deps}
+
+[env:nibble_zero_connect_companion_radio_usb_]
+extends = nibble_zero_connect_base
+build_flags =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_flags}
+  -I examples/companion_radio/ui-new
+  -D DISPLAY_CLASS=SSD1306Display
+  -D MAX_CONTACTS=300
+  -D MAX_GROUP_CHANNELS=8
+build_src_filter = ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_src_filter}
+  +<helpers/ui/SSD1306Display.cpp>
+  +<helpers/ui/MomentaryButton.cpp>
+  +<../examples/companion_radio/*.cpp>
+  +<../examples/companion_radio/ui-new/*.cpp>
+lib_deps =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.lib_deps}
+  densaugeo/base64 @ ~1.4.0
+
+[env:nibble_zero_connect_companion_radio_ble_]
+extends = nibble_zero_connect_base
+build_flags =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_flags}
+  -I examples/companion_radio/ui-new
+  -D DISPLAY_CLASS=SSD1306Display
+  -D MAX_CONTACTS=300
+  -D MAX_GROUP_CHANNELS=8
+  -D BLE_PIN_CODE=123456
+  -D BLE_DEBUG_LOGGING=1
+  -D OFFLINE_QUEUE_SIZE=256
+build_src_filter = ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_src_filter}
+  +<helpers/esp32/*.cpp>
+  +<helpers/ui/SSD1306Display.cpp>
+  +<helpers/ui/MomentaryButton.cpp>
+  +<../examples/companion_radio/*.cpp>
+  +<../examples/companion_radio/ui-new/*.cpp>
+lib_deps =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.lib_deps}
+  densaugeo/base64 @ ~1.4.0
+
+[env:nibble_zero_connect_companion_radio_wifi_]
+extends = nibble_zero_connect_base
+build_flags =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_flags}
+  -I examples/companion_radio/ui-new
+  -D DISPLAY_CLASS=SSD1306Display
+  -D MAX_CONTACTS=300
+  -D MAX_GROUP_CHANNELS=8
+  -D WIFI_DEBUG_LOGGING=1
+  -D WIFI_SSID='"myssid"'
+  -D WIFI_PWD='"mypwd"'
+build_src_filter = ${nibble_zero_connect_base.build_src_filter}
+  +<helpers/ui/SSD1306Display.cpp>
+  +<helpers/ui/MomentaryButton.cpp>
+  +<helpers/esp32/*.cpp>
+  +<../examples/companion_radio/*.cpp>
+  +<../examples/companion_radio/ui-new/*.cpp>
+lib_deps =
+  ${nibble_zero_connect_base.lib_deps}
+  densaugeo/base64 @ ~1.4.0
+
+
diff --git a/variants/nibble_zero_connect/target.cpp b/variants/nibble_zero_connect/target.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d53b6a1c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/variants/nibble_zero_connect/target.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+#include <Arduino.h>
+#include "target.h"
+
+ESP32Board board;
+
+static SPIClass spi;
+RADIO_CLASS radio = new Module(P_LORA_NSS, P_LORA_DIO_1, P_LORA_RESET, P_LORA_BUSY, spi);
+WRAPPER_CLASS radio_driver(radio, board);
+
+ESP32RTCClock fallback_clock;
+AutoDiscoverRTCClock rtc_clock(fallback_clock);
+SensorManager sensors;
+
+#ifdef DISPLAY_CLASS
+  DISPLAY_CLASS display;
+  MomentaryButton user_btn(PIN_USER_BTN, 1000, true);
+#endif
+
+#ifndef LORA_CR
+  #define LORA_CR      5
+#endif
+
+bool radio_init() {
+  fallback_clock.begin();
+  rtc_clock.begin(Wire);
+  
+  return radio.std_init(&spi);
+}
+
+mesh::LocalIdentity radio_new_identity() {
+  RadioNoiseListener rng(radio);
+  return mesh::LocalIdentity(&rng);
+}
+
+
diff --git a/variants/nibble_zero_connect/target.h b/variants/nibble_zero_connect/target.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..87c55f0f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/variants/nibble_zero_connect/target.h
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+#pragma once
+
+#define RADIOLIB_STATIC_ONLY 1
+#include <RadioLib.h>
+#include <helpers/radiolib/RadioLibWrappers.h>
+#include <helpers/ESP32Board.h>
+#include <helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1262Wrapper.h>
+#include <helpers/AutoDiscoverRTCClock.h>
+#include <helpers/SensorManager.h>
+#ifdef DISPLAY_CLASS
+  #include <helpers/ui/SSD1306Display.h>
+  #include <helpers/ui/MomentaryButton.h>
+#endif
+
+extern ESP32Board board;
+extern WRAPPER_CLASS radio_driver;
+extern AutoDiscoverRTCClock rtc_clock;
+extern SensorManager sensors;
+
+#ifdef DISPLAY_CLASS
+  extern DISPLAY_CLASS display;
+  extern MomentaryButton user_btn;
+#endif
+
+bool radio_init();
+mesh::LocalIdentity radio_new_identity();
+
+
diff --git a/variants/tenstar_c3/target.h b/variants/tenstar_c3/target.h
index a27efac3..d38a50ad 100644
--- a/variants/tenstar_c3/target.h
+++ b/variants/tenstar_c3/target.h
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 #define RADIOLIB_STATIC_ONLY 1
 #include <RadioLib.h>
 #include <helpers/radiolib/RadioLibWrappers.h>
-#include <XiaoC3Board.h>
+#include <../variants/xiao_c3/XiaoC3Board.h>
 #include <helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1262Wrapper.h>
 #include <helpers/radiolib/CustomSX1268Wrapper.h>
 #include <helpers/AutoDiscoverRTCClock.h>