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Library for SX12XX LoRa devices
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TXpower - Maximum power SX1280F27 #84

Closed Nicolesilvaa closed 6 months ago

Nicolesilvaa commented 6 months ago

The G-niceRF has a LoRa radio with a power of 26.3 dBm. Can I use this module in this library? Or is the maximum power 10 dbm?

StuartsProjects commented 6 months ago

The SX128x device can only be set for a power of -18dBm to +12dBm.

NiceRF will have added a power amplifier to the SX128X, so there may be no external control of how much power the module is putting out.

You would need to check the devices datasheet for the actual power levels the module produces, when for example the SX128x is set to 10dBm.

Nicolesilvaa commented 6 months ago

Reformulating the question: The NiceRF 1280F27 module has a maximum power of 26.4 dBm. Can I use this module, with its maximum power, using this library?

Module LoRa 1280f27

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StuartsProjects commented 6 months ago

Well presumably NiceRF intend you to drive the SX128X set to its max power level or 13 to get the 26.4dBm output.

Whether you get that level of output, I cannot be sure, I have not tested that module before.

Nicolesilvaa commented 6 months ago

Okay. Thanks 😊

StuartsProjects commented 6 months ago

No issues with the library, the module manufacturer would need to advice on the power settings for this module.