# Other Radios **URL:** https://community.sparkfun.com/c/wireless-iot/other-radios/106.md [Latest](https://community.sparkfun.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.sparkfun.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.sparkfun.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Other Radios category](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/about-the-other-radios-category/59291)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/about-the-other-radios-category/59291 "2024-07-08T16:06:57Z")
Topics relating to general radio based networking and communication for SparkFun breakout boards. List item --- ## [Where can I find information about the WRL-08950](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/where-can-i-find-information-about-the-wrl-08950/69134)
**Author:** [@doctorwho8](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/doctorwho8)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/where-can-i-find-information-about-the-wrl-08950/69134 "2026-06-26T21:36:01Z")
Hello! I have the 434Mhz receiver with the SKU# of WRL-08950. It was probably retired over a decade ago, but I am just getting to work on an idea using the pair, or its descendants for something. Naturally the current S… --- ## [RFM69 Connectivity issues](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rfm69-connectivity-issues/37646)
**Author:** [@jander](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jander)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rfm69-connectivity-issues/37646 "2026-03-07T15:06:21Z")
Hello everyone. I’m struggling to make two RFM69 (434MHz version) communicate with each other. I’m using https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/rf … onnections as my guide but slightly adapting it to my needs. I’m using a… --- ## [HackRF Pro](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/hackrf-pro/67898)
**Author:** [@ddaum](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/ddaum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/hackrf-pro/67898 "2026-01-28T01:23:13Z")
Is HackRF Pro in stock and available to purchase? --- ## [UHF M7E Hecto Module](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/uhf-m7e-hecto-module/65598)
**Author:** [@pratikpanchal44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/pratikpanchal44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 9:50am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/uhf-m7e-hecto-module/65598 "2025-06-19T09:50:28Z")
I am using M7E-hecto module for UHF tag scanning for that I am taking reference of this. GitHub - sparkfun/SparkFun\_Simultaneous\_RFID\_Tag\_Reader\_Library: Arduino library to control the M6E-Nano RFID module from ThingMagi… --- ## [Operating temperature range SparkFun WRL-22957](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/operating-temperature-range-sparkfun-wrl-22957/65123)
**Author:** [@matdem](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/matdem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/operating-temperature-range-sparkfun-wrl-22957/65123 "2025-05-16T20:28:33Z")
hi, can you provide us the operating temperature range of your device SparkFun WRL-22957 ? Thanks --- ## [Sparkfun LTE GNSS Breakout - SARA-R5](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-lte-gnss-breakout-sara-r5/62196)
**Author:** [@z3roco0l85](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/z3roco0l85)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-lte-gnss-breakout-sara-r5/62196 "2024-12-10T23:08:43Z")
Hello, I have purchased the LTE board with the SARA R510-M8S. I am trying to access the internal GNSS via I2C, but when I perform a scan on the SARA I2C line using Arduino, it doesn’t detect any available device at any a… --- ## [How to connect LoRa Radio to RTK (Surveyor-Express-Facet)?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/how-to-connect-lora-radio-to-rtk-surveyor-express-facet/60524)
**Author:** [@Geo\_Maleku](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Geo_Maleku)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/how-to-connect-lora-radio-to-rtk-surveyor-express-facet/60524 "2024-09-17T15:04:53Z")
Dear users and SparkFun Staff, I have a RTK Surveyor, I’ve used it in PPS mode for several times in Central America, obtaining a 40cm accuracy. I’ve tried the NTRIP correction service, but there are none available in th… --- ## [SparkFun Thing Plus Matter - MGM240P development board](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-thing-plus-matter-mgm240p-development-board/60131)
**Author:** [@SD](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/SD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-thing-plus-matter-mgm240p-development-board/60131 "2024-08-28T21:08:01Z")
I have SparkFun Thing Plus Matter - MGM240P development board. I want to exact part no.(ordering code) used in of EFR32MG24 Wireless SoC used in MGM240PB32VNA. e.g. EFR32MG24B020F1536IM40-B or EFR32MG24B010F1536IM40-B … --- ## [Wireless Thermometer Transmitter](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wireless-thermometer-transmitter/46945)
**Author:** [@carpenterdev](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/carpenterdev)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wireless-thermometer-transmitter/46945 "2024-02-26T17:55:13Z")
I’m wanting a small, interesting, wireless project. I thought I’d look into creating an RF temperature transmitter that can connect to an existing Acu Rite 00522-RX receiver (I lost the original transmitter, so this proj… --- ## [Change Frequency from 433 MHZ to 315MHZ](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/change-frequency-from-433-mhz-to-315mhz/46993)
**Author:** [@Rogasi](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Rogasi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 1:07am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/change-frequency-from-433-mhz-to-315mhz/46993 "2024-02-26T01:07:44Z")
Hello, I have a question and will be very happy if anybody can help. Thanks for that! I have a remote control which works with 315MHZ but I can not use this frequency in long range and I want to change the frequency to… --- ## [PCB 434MHz Antenna](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pcb-434mhz-antenna/46946)
**Author:** [@carpenterdev](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/carpenterdev)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pcb-434mhz-antenna/46946 "2024-02-24T02:40:19Z")
I’m planning to use this 434MHz transmitter https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10534, and am wondering if this 2.4GHz PCB antenna https://www.sparkfun.com/products/18086 would work for this? Or, is there a more suitable o… --- ## [Replacement part for HX1 - VHF Narrow Band FM APRS Transmitter (144.39Mhz - NA)](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/replacement-part-for-hx1-vhf-narrow-band-fm-aprs-transmitter-144-39mhz-na/46980)
**Author:** [@gmt\_IcarusTeam](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/gmt_IcarusTeam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/replacement-part-for-hx1-vhf-narrow-band-fm-aprs-transmitter-144-39mhz-na/46980 "2024-02-17T21:44:47Z")
I am designing the payload for a high altitude balloon, and was looking at the HX1 - VHF Narrow Band FM APRS Transmitter (144.39Mhz - NA) to use as a transmitter for the US, but the product is retired. What is recommende… --- ## [Designing a board from scratch](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/designing-a-board-from-scratch/46817)
**Author:** [@rmosfet](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/rmosfet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/designing-a-board-from-scratch/46817 "2024-01-30T17:02:59Z")
I am creating a circuit based on the SparkFun Thing Plus - XBee3 Micro (Chip Antenna). I would like to know if these boards come with firmware programmed into them to make them work with programming over USB or if the CP… --- ## [SWMAPS PROBLEMS (SINGLE/RTK)](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/swmaps-problems-single-rtk/46311)
**Author:** [@rrag\_17](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/rrag_17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/swmaps-problems-single-rtk/46311 "2023-10-04T17:15:24Z")
HELLO, HOW DO I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM WHAT IS IT CAUSED BY: I HAVE A ROVER AND SPARKFUN GNSS RTK BASE I HAVE THE BASE ALREADY PLACED IN FIXED WITH THE ANTENNA AND IT SENDS AN RTK SIGNAL TO THE ROVER WITH ITS ANTEN… --- ## [WRL-10532 not receiving anything](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wrl-10532-not-receiving-anything/45478)
**Author:** [@jimbo715](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jimbo715)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wrl-10532-not-receiving-anything/45478 "2023-04-27T19:29:07Z")
Newbie here. I am trying to create a project that involves sending and receiving wireless data. I went with a 434Mhz receiver and transmitter. Using a software defined radio I can see that something is being sent on 434M… --- ## [WRL-13225 - power supply](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wrl-13225-power-supply/45149)
**Author:** [@fdecant](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/fdecant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wrl-13225-power-supply/45149 "2023-02-15T15:38:34Z")
Hello We would like to use an XBee Explorer Serial - WRL-13225 with a pcb voltage convert. We were wondering how we can connect it directly on the board bypassing the barrel jack. Is it feasible and if yes how can we … --- ## [connect rfd900 radio to gps rtk sma card](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/connect-rfd900-radio-to-gps-rtk-sma-card/44843)
**Author:** [@andres](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/andres)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/connect-rfd900-radio-to-gps-rtk-sma-card/44843 "2022-12-08T19:56:17Z")
hello. I beg your help I need all the possible information and diagram to connect the RFDesign radio model RFD900 to the SparkFun GPS-RTK-SMA Breakout - ZED-F9P card, Base and mobile. I also need information and a conn… --- ## [Replacement for BC127?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/replacement-for-bc127/44746)
**Author:** [@DaveNadler](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/DaveNadler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/replacement-for-bc127/44746 "2022-11-23T22:00:54Z")
The BC127 is obsolete (final buys by end of year). Do you folks have a follow-on product? I’m looking for something that can send audio data (HSP) or serial data (SPP). Thanks! --- ## [nRF24L01+ and Arduino Uno](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/nrf24l01-and-arduino-uno/44648)
**Author:** [@SidPrice](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/SidPrice)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/nrf24l01-and-arduino-uno/44648 "2022-10-30T18:10:18Z")
I am doing an evaluation of the nrf24L01+ modules (product 705) using an Arduino Uno as the host. I have downloaded and flashed the example in the Hookup Guide, and followed the wiring, also in the guide. I changed the … --- ## [WRL-15435 Battery Charging via V\_USB](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wrl-15435-battery-charging-via-v_usb/44510)
**Author:** [@originaldev](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/originaldev)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 12:49am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wrl-15435-battery-charging-via-v_usb/44510 "2022-10-05T00:49:53Z")
Good afternoon, I’m currently testing an XBee3 setup using the Thing Plus -XBee3 Micro (U.FL) boards as both my coordinator and my end devices. I’m attempting to test a solar-powered version to act as a network nodes fo… --- ## [Son of Transceiver range 220718](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/son-of-transceiver-range-220718/44217)
**Author:** [@AllenPitts](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/AllenPitts)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/son-of-transceiver-range-220718/44217 "2022-07-18T15:48:44Z")
Hello SparkFun Forum, Earlier this month a forum post was made ‘TRANSCEIVER TO 200 300 METERS 220706’ attempting to find a method of increasing the range of the 433 mhz transceiver system currently in use. Jremington pr… --- ## [RFM69 no longer receiving after move to Mega 2560](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rfm69-no-longer-receiving-after-move-to-mega-2560/44209)
**Author:** [@jack0987](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jack0987)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2022, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rfm69-no-longer-receiving-after-move-to-mega-2560/44209 "2022-07-16T14:45:34Z")
Needing more pins, I moved my RFM69 from my Arduino Uno to my Mega 2560 using the same hookup and code as in your guide. It appears to no longer be receiving. I only use this node to receive. Please help if you can. --- ## [Improving range of 915MHz Serial Radios](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/improving-range-of-915mhz-serial-radios/44205)
**Author:** [@MattCW](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/MattCW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 2:04am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/improving-range-of-915mhz-serial-radios/44205 "2022-07-14T02:04:40Z")
I’m using Sparkfun’s RTK Express and Facet in an RTK Base+Rover setup using SparkFun’s 915MHz Serial Radios (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/19032) for the RTCM data. I finally got to test everything today and it’s gre… --- ## [Transceiver to 200 300 meters 220706](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/transceiver-to-200-300-meters-220706/44177)
**Author:** [@AllenPitts](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/AllenPitts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/transceiver-to-200-300-meters-220706/44177 "2022-07-08T14:12:11Z")
Hello Sparkfun forum, Have developed a device called a KiteMessenger (KM) that ascends the tether of a single line kite using a sail. When the KM reaches the desired height, say 90 or 100 meters, a 433 mhz transceiver… --- ## [RFM69hc2](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rfm69hc2/44171)
**Author:** [@stargazer2050](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/stargazer2050)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rfm69hc2/44171 "2022-07-06T23:58:02Z")
RFM69 radio 915 Mhz Arduino promini 5v How to packet Send a variable? //char radiopacket\[20\] = "Hello World #"; //itoa(packetnum++, radiopacket+13, 10) how to get the hello world to be something else? --- ## [wireless transmitter+receiver pair](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wireless-transmitter-receiver-pair/41793)
**Author:** [@MartyK](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/MartyK)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wireless-transmitter-receiver-pair/41793 "2022-07-06T14:59:53Z")
Hello I’m looking for a simple, one-way, wireless transmitter+receiver set to function as a remote switch, but without needing a controller (such as Arduino). Any ideas? TIA MartyK --- ## [Transceiver to Servo 220606](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/transceiver-to-servo-220606/44047)
**Author:** [@AllenPitts](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/AllenPitts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/transceiver-to-servo-220606/44047 "2022-06-06T23:56:20Z")
Hello Sparkfun Forum, A device to drop a parachute from a kite has been developed successfully. It uses a 433mhz transceiver to signal a miniature Arduino device, a Beetle DFRobot to operate a servo. The transceiver i… --- ## [RFM69 tranceiver is not receiving the signal](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rfm69-tranceiver-is-not-receiving-the-signal/43947)
**Author:** [@Pkkza](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Pkkza)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rfm69-tranceiver-is-not-receiving-the-signal/43947 "2022-05-15T17:53:39Z")
Hi, I was using the example code provided on this website: https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/ho … ill-switch. However, when I adapt the transceiver part of the code. The part where it stated “if (rf69.available())” i… --- ## [nRF24L01 Bit Banging](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/nrf24l01-bit-banging/43243)
**Author:** [@free-bee](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/free-bee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2021, 3:34am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/nrf24l01-bit-banging/43243 "2021-12-31T03:34:20Z")
I’ve been playing around with some SCI devices (memory chips) lately and managed to actually get them working by using switches and buttons. So then I decided to see what other SCI devices I have that I can play with lik… [Next page](https://community.sparkfun.com/c/wireless-iot/other-radios/106.md?page=1)