"hi sir, no don't worry i'm just reprogramming the covid microchips in your neighbourhood. Have a good day and remember to praise satan!"
this post was submitted on 16 Aug 2026
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Time to invest into a Hi Visibility Vest Invisibility Shield.
For camouflage?
I'm an urban environment, yes it is.
New node, who dis?
What hw?
RAK WisBlock 4631
Alpha 915 Antenna
Ali Express weatherproof electrical box
Rubber bands off some delicious broccoli
A dual band radio, I see.
Rubber bands off some delicious broccoli
had to brag
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Nice. Try a 1W RAK if you have throwaway money. It's substantially better than the 4631. Guzzles power tho.
My main problem is that my home base node has limited range because I can’t mount very high. Does the 1W have better penetration range in a city?
It does. Am in the GTA, have tested 1W with your ALFA from the 10th floor balcony and on the ground, it always performs better than the standard RAK. Don't have any numbers to give you, which is why I suggested trying it if you don't mind throwing the money.
Sweet, I will. Thanks!
Appears to be #107 Gum Bands, not sure the mfg though.. Staples perhaps?