Asset tracking is estimated to be at least 75% of the world’s LoRaWAN use cases in the future. — Let’s get to know Trackpac.io Their About page from Trackpac.io reads: Trackpac exists because of the Helium Network — a remarkable combination of human ingenuity and incentive. Today, the network is the largest ubiquitous wireless network in the world creating the perfect conditions to build connected services.

What do I do after the Light Hotspot Update is complete? — If your hotspot is currently experiencing a sync Gap from the previous update (Bobcat Firmware bumped to 1.0.2.91) this is not a cause for concern. The Gap has been reported to be around 2,000 by some users. If your Gap is here at this number this is nothing to be…

One of helium network’s newest makers has both US915 & EU868 models available for purchase. — Current YouTube video covering the unboxing: https://youtu.be/CcZfT0PI8Ow Intro: Being an avid member of the helium network community I tend to dig up some hidden gems. In this scenario I believe I have done just that, with Midas being one of the newest additions to the arsenal of makers within the helium network. …

This month has been extremely efficient for roughly 3/4 of the bobcat fleet, until a week or so ago. — In attempt to address issues with the current February OTA by Bobcatminer. v1.02.79 02/02/2022 was the date of launch for this OTA…

Taking your helium hotspot off grid or outside in general is the next step to a professional deployment with https://www.iotoffgrid.com/ you can do just that. — What is IoT Off Grid? A US based company out of New Jersey (IoT Off Grid Canada found here), providing standalone systems for advancing your helium hotspot’s installation. These kits are perfect for both adept and new users, coming with everything you need to get started outdoors or off grid. …

Let’s talk about the differences between a Full, Light, and Data Only Hotspot — Early in my helium network ventures (April 2021) I heard about rumors of the so called “Light Hotspots”. With rumors of these hotspots being about half the price of current hotspots (speculation) this was very appealing. …

Let’s take a deep dive into one of the newest helium hotspot (future) makers COTX. — COTX Network has proven to be a true pioneer within the helium network, even while currently being under probation by the MOC (Manufacturing Oversight Committee). COTX X-3 Hotspots continue to be onboarded and sold with the approval of the MOC. …

A remote hotspot monitoring tool, making relay troubleshooting a breeze. What is HeliumStatus.io, how can I use it, and how does it benefit me? Simply put HeliumStatus.io is helium approved community tool for checking into your hotspots live activity remotely. This free tool can be used…

Newest edition to the Hotspotty toolset “Line of Site” Line-of-sight propagation is a characteristic of electromagnetic radiation or acoustic wave propagation which means waves travel in a direct path from the source to the receiver. Electromagnetic transmission includes light emissions traveling in a straight line. The rays or waves may be diffracted, refracted, reflected, or absorbed by the atmosphere…