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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # 8 Channel LoRa Gateway Kit comes with Raspberry Pi, LoRa and GPS **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA4327 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/8-channel-lora-gateway-kit-comes-with-raspberry-pi-lora-and-gps.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/8-channel-lora-gateway-kit-comes-with-raspberry-pi-lora-and-gps.html.md)) If you're building a IoT project and need to send data back-and-forth, the WiFi module built into newer Pi's should be fine for most cases. But, what if you find... ## Pricing - **Price:** $429.95 (inc GST) — $390.86 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $379.14 (exc GST) · 50+ $371.32 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - Out of stock — the product page offers email notification when it returns. ## Restrictions **For use in Australia** - Operate only in bands and with settings that are permitted for your location and application. Check this product’s supported frequencies in the description/specs. - If you intend to operate outside shared/licence‑exempt conditions (e.g. in other bands, at higher power, with high‑gain antennas, or extended duty cycles), you must have the appropriate authorisation. **For use in other regions** - Follow the spectrum rules for your country/region and select frequencies and settings accordingly. 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Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there. - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description If you're building a IoT project and need to send data back-and-forth, the WiFi module built into newer Pi's should be fine for most cases. But, what if you find WiFi does not have a long range you need? If you're deploying your project somewhere more remotely, without WiFi or a strong cellular network, like a rural area, you'll need another option. Something that can be deployed quickly with no overhead setup and that will transmit/receive over a long distance. Enter LoRa (Long Range) Radio - a smart, long-range, wireless transmission technology that enables the future of [IoT (Internet of Things)](https://learn.adafruit.com/alltheiot-transports)without Cellular fees. This LoRa HAT from [RAK Wireless](https://www.rakwireless.com/en-int/) is capable of multi-channel, multi-node communication all running in a non-intimidating, hackable Raspberry Pi environment.[ Unlike Adafruit's basic LoRa gateway bonnet](https://core-electronics.com.au/adafruit-lora-radio-bonnet-with-oled-rfm95w-915mhz-radiofruit.html), this chipset can support all 8 channels, so it can handle multiple clients, on different LoRa channels, without having to do any code tweaks. Adafruit have pulled together a pack with all the hardware you need to make a Raspberry Pi Powered LoRa router! Some assembly is required to screw together the parts, but no soldering is required. You even get an SD card ready to rock. **Includes:** - [Raspberry Pi 3 B+](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-3-model-b-plus.html) - 5V 2.5A Switching Power Supply with 20AWG MicroUSB Cable - 915MHz 8-Channel LoRa concentrator + GPS shield - 16GB MicroSD card ready to pop into your Raspberry Pi - Magnetic mount GPS/GNSS antenna 1m with SMA connector - 915 MHz LoRa compatible antenna (2dBi Gain / 50 Ω) - Mounting kit with 4 x brass standoffs & 4 x washers - Sleek and compact anodized enclosure (3 pieces): 68.3 mm x 92 mm x 53.5 mm - 8 x 10mm tall screws - 4 x 4.75mm tall screws - 4 x Rubber stoppers Once you have your Internet-to-LoRa gateway set up with this kit, [make LoRa nodes using Adafruit's Feather line for easy deployment of sensor networks](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=lora) that run on battery power. Don't forge to only use 900 MHz LoRa modules to match up with this transceiver HAT's frequency. ## Technical Details **HAT Technical Details** - LoRa Concentrator Engine: Semtech SX1301 - Sensitivity up to -142.5 dBm - New Model integrates Ublox MAX-7Q GPS module - Max output power up to 350mW or 25.5dBm - Range up to 15 km (Line of Sight), ~2km in dense urban areas - Designed for 915MHz US/Australia LoRA ISM band - Emulates 49 x LoRa demodulators, 10 programmable parallel demodulation paths, 8 uplink ch, 1 downlink ch - Temperature: -40º to 85ºC - 2x SX1257 as Tx/Rx front-ends - SMA connector for GPS/GNSS antenna - RP-SMA connector for 915MHz antenna - FCC & CE compliance - [Raspberry Pi Firmware/SD Card image](https://downloads.rakwireless.com/en/LoRa/RAK2245-Pi-HAT/Firmware/) - [Tons of documentation on the RAK Wireless site](https://downloads.rakwireless.com/en/LoRa/Pilot-Gateway-Pro-RAK7243/) including [step-by-step setup guides.](https://downloads.rakwireless.com/en/LoRa/Pilot-Gateway-Pro-RAK7243/Application-Notes/) ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/rohs_icon_7514c4a07f.jpg)- [Product Brief](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/4283_Pilot_Gateway_Pro_RAK7243_Product_Brief_V1_49319f1509a.pdf) - [User Manual](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/4283_Pilot_Gateway_Pro_RAK7243_User_Manual_V1_90916e438f3.pdf) - [Getting Started Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/4284_Get_Start_with_RAK2245_Pi_HAT_V2_70861c345f0.pdf) ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/4/3/4327-01.jpg)