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Adapters & Connectors

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Connectors are a major source of confusion.

RP-SMA Connectors

Reverse polarity SMA (RP-SMA) is a variation of the SMA connector specification which reverses the gender of the interface

Connectors

If you are installing an outdoor antenna you may want to consider a high quality low-loss cable and connectors spanning between the miner and antenna.

SMA connector

SMA connectors are semi-precision coaxial RF connectors as a minimal connector interface for coaxial cable with a screw-type coupling mechanism.
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SMA Male to RPSMA Male Adapter Product Help and Resources

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This RF adapter converts a RP-SMA male connector to a SMA Female connector. Suits for WIFI devices and application.

Beware this adapter is a Reverse SMA (RP). It is mainly used in WIFI connections.

Also compatible with hotspot hardware for Helium network such Nebra Indoor, Bobcat Miner 300 and RAK Hotspot Miner V2.

LoRaWAN

The LoRaWAN™ protocol is a global standard that offers a long range (up to 15km) bi-directional communications with very low power consumption, allowing operation for up to ten years on the same battery.

  • January 9, 2022

5 dBi Helium Outdoor Antenna (EU 868) white

Antenna specifications Vertically polarized monopole Ultra Distance Omnidirectional Transmission Range : 858-878Mhz VSWR: < 1.5 360° Beamwidth Gain : 5.0dBi Max Power: 50W Impedance: 50 Ω Connector : N-J Type

  • January 9, 2022

3 dBi Helium Outdoor Antenna (EU 868) grey

Frequency: 868MHz Max. Gain: 3 dBi Size: 35 cm Connector: N Type Male Inlcuded: Pole/ Wall mounting kit Sutable for: COTX-X3, Linxdot Hotspot, LongAP One, Nebra HNT Hotspot, RAK Hotspot

  • May 24, 2021

A bigger antenna doesn’t necessarily mean wider/further coverage or more HNT earnings

A bigger antenna doesn’t necessarily mean wider/further coverage or more HNT earnings. Take a look at the images above and notice the different coverage for antennas. The higher dBi antenna is,