Attendees
Topics:
- RF Options
- RF Part Options
- Datalink Block Diagram
RF Options
FM Radio Study: http://www.nab.org/xert/scitech/pdfs/rd022309.pdf
| Communication Type | Operational Range | Frequency Band | Estimated Data Rate | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Radio | 88.0 MHz → 108.0 MHz | Proven Technology | Will have to account for nearby stations | ||
AM Radio | 540kHz → 1700kHz | Proven Technology | Will have to account for nearby stations | ||
| LoRa | 3 miles (urban), 10+ miles (line of sight) | 915MHz (NA) |
RF Part Options
| Part Name | Manufactuer | Outdoor Range | Datarate | Cost Per Part ($) | Comments | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XBP9X-DMUS-001 | XBEE | 105km | 10kbs→250kbps | 122.61 | Out of stock | https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/digi/XBP9X-DMUS-001/5972744 |
| RM191-SM | Laird Connectivity | 15km | 980bps → 21.kbps | 20.59 | https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/laird-connectivity-inc/RM191-SM/6109664 | |
| XBP9X-DMUS-011 | XBEE | 105km | 10kbs→250kbps | 122.61 | For Brazil, verify compatibility with NA bands | https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/DIGI/XBP9X-DMUS-011?qs=u4fy%2FsgLU9PDEP8%2FPyF26w%3D%3D&mgh=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvNaYBhA3EiwACgndgiW93uZ33xD3WKOrKxhexVywvwCpBxA7gFkjh2RFBr7HZoGWrTvIGRoCq64QAvD_BwE |
| RN2903A-I/RM105 | Microchip | 15km | 300 kbps (FSK) 12.5 kbps (LoRa) | $17.40 | https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/microchip-technology/RN2903A-I-RM105/9867252 |
GPS Module Options
| Part Name | Manufactuer | Outdoor Range | Datarate | Cost Per Part ($) | Comments | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Datalink Block Diagram
