diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index fee908c..182eb1f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ * [CSMA Usage](#csma-usage) * [Digital voice with Codec2](#digital-voice-with-codec2) * [KISS command extensions](#kiss-command-extensions) -* [Using External UHF Amplifier](#external-amplifier) +* [Using External UHF Amplifier](#using-external-uhf-amplifier) * [Test Results](#test-results) * [TODO](#todo) @@ -172,8 +172,13 @@ Payloads for commands are sent and expected as big endian and defined as: ``` # Using External UHF Amplifier - ![alt text](images/amp.png) +It is possible to get 30-40% coverage increase in urban environment by using additional external 1-2W amplifier (about 6$ on Aliexpress), which will give 10-12 dB signal increase. +- Implement simple amplifier power switching by using relay +- Set LoRa output power to around 8 dBm `cfg.LoraPwr = 8;`, NB! higher than 10 dBm levels can destroy amplifier +- Set `cfg.PttEnable` to `true` +- Set `cfg.PttPin` to your relay control pin +- Optionally set `PttTxDelayMs` and `PttTxTailMs` depending on your releay switching times # Test Results ![alt text](images/setup.png)