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tomipiriyev / Loko

Tiny GPS tracker with LoraWAN
MIT License
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Real, tested range? #4

Open OhSoGood opened 2 years ago

OhSoGood commented 2 years ago

Hi You project looks great. But... Lora theoretical ranges are one thing, real on-the-field ranges are another one. Typically, could you publish real tests with the emitter and receptor at ground level: 1. in dense big cities, 2. in mid and low-size towns, 3. in countryside ?

Why not also some results with the emitter mounted on a drone, but of course there results will be much more positive...

tomipiriyev commented 2 years ago

@OhSoGood hi , Because radio signals effected all the environmental parameters. antenna type, altitude from ground, surroundings , weather humidity , and many other things effects the radio signals , that is why we are having big difference . Although Loko Transmitter + receiver combo is suitable for non-urban areas, where not many surroundings to interfere. In city loko can connect to existed Lorawan network in the city ( it is more logical, and convenient. I have made small test in city , but I put the receiver on 10th floor windows, and with transmitter unit I walked in the city , I got range about 1.5-2km . too many buildings around me . I will make field tests with video for better understanding. but it will take time for me . because war in Ukraine interrupted the project.

OhSoGood commented 2 years ago

My god, I thought reading CrowdSupply's pages that you were in the USA. All my thoughts to you and all the people around you.

I will be very pleased when you can publish about more results from real cases.

All the best