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British Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: FrankT on November 05, 2015, 04:43:41 pm

Title: ARF alternatives.. XBee 868 ?
Post by: FrankT on November 05, 2015, 04:43:41 pm

Is it possible to configure the XBEE 868 Pro to serve instead of the ARF board. With the 350mw power that should give suitable range probably at least 20km even with a 1/4 wave vertical air/air.

Title: Re: ARF alternatives.. XBee 868 ?
Post by: JCurtis on November 05, 2015, 06:35:13 pm

Quote from: FrankT on November 05, 2015, 04:43:41 pm

Is it possible to configure the XBEE 868 Pro to serve instead of the ARF board. With the 350mw power that should give suitable range probably at least 20km even with a 1/4 wave vertical air/air.

I think that module has been declared EOL according to the Digi website ...   "EOL in Progress – Product is not for new design. Please refer to XBee RF Modules for our latest products."

Whatever it is it's a critical part for PAW, I only hope it's fully certified module with decent supplier support.  The added benefit of these is the suppliers can very easily tweak them for the different standards & frequencies used around the world - that makes it easy for PAW to be used, legally, virtually anywhere.

There are many alternatives, even fully certified and supported modules are under £30 each from companies that design and make them as their core business.