demonmariner

If your Meshtastic device is transmitting in the ham bands (some do) encryption is illegal. Most people use Meshtastic outside the ham bands though.

No, big planes have to do this sometimes after digesting excess passengers and cargo.

If I were you I’d see a doctor. Assuming you picked it up two days ago, that is sufficient time for it to settle and bite. The fact that it was not engorged is not assurance that you weren’t bitten. Some people catch lyme and never show a rash, although that is uncommon.

Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic as a preventative measure.