{"product_id":"seeedstudio-grove-lora-radio-868mhz","title":"SeeedStudio Grove LoRa Radio 868MHz","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Buy SeeedStudio Grove LoRa Radio 868MHz online in India at best price from The Tech Depot, Bengaluru. Authentic product, 7-day warranty on manufacturing defects, fast delivery across India.\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eSeeedStudio Grove LoRa Radio 868MHz\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SeeedStudio Grove LoRa Radio 868MHz is a long-range wireless communication module designed for IoT and remote sensing applications operating in the European ISM band. IoT developers, agricultural technicians, and industrial automation engineers use this module to build mesh networks and point-to-point communication systems with range extending up to 2-3 kilometers in open space. This product solves the challenge of establishing reliable, low-power wireless connectivity for distributed sensor networks and remote data acquisition systems where WiFi and cellular coverage are unavailable or impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SeeedStudio Grove LoRa Radio 868MHz module utilizes the RFM95 transceiver chip, which implements LoRa modulation technology for extended transmission range at minimal power consumption. LoRa (Long Range) operates on spread spectrum principles, allowing the module to maintain signal integrity even in presence of interference and multipath propagation. The 868MHz frequency band is license-free in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, making it ideal for commercial IoT deployments. The module communicates with microcontroller platforms through a standard SPI interface, simplifying integration into existing Grove ecosystems and Arduino-compatible boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this module is its exceptional link budget of approximately 157dB, achieved through the combination of high sensitivity receiver (-148dBm) and configurable transmit power up to 20dBm. The module supports multiple spreading factors (SF7 to SF12), allowing developers to trade off between data rate and range based on application requirements. Built-in frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) capability provides interference avoidance in crowded ISM bands. The Grove connector format enables plug-and-play integration without soldering, reducing development time and enabling rapid prototyping for wireless sensor network projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoRa Radio Transceiver Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeedStudio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal\/Authentic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 days on manufacturing defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-5 days from Bengaluru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-8 days across India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\/7 via Email and WhatsApp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e868MHz ISM Band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransceiver Chip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemtech RFM95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3km in open space, up to 10km with optimal conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmit Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfigurable 2-20dBm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceiver Sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-148dBm at SF12, BW125kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpreading Factors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSF7 to SF12 (configurable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandwidth Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125kHz, 250kHz, 500kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTX: 120mA (at 20dBm), RX: 10mA, Sleep: 0.2uA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrove 4-pin connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm x 25mm x 13mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 2.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended Range Communication: Achieves 2-3km transmission range in open environments with link budget of 157dB, enabling deployment of distributed sensor networks across large geographical areas without repeaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Power Operation: Sleep mode current consumption of 0.2 microamperes enables battery-powered devices to operate for months or years on standard AA or lithium batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Spreading Factors: Supports SF7 through SF12 configuration, allowing dynamic adjustment between data rate (up to 50kbps) and range based on real-time application requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrove Plug-and-Play Connectivity: Standard Grove 4-pin connector eliminates soldering requirements and ensures compatibility with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontroller platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPI Interface: Hardware SPI communication enables fast data transfer rates and efficient microcontroller integration with minimal code complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigurable Transmit Power: Output power adjustable from 2dBm to 20dBm, allowing optimization of power consumption versus coverage distance for specific deployment scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications and Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart Agriculture Monitoring: Deploy soil moisture, temperature, and humidity sensors across farm fields with LoRa modules providing wireless connectivity to central gateway without WiFi infrastructure, enabling precision irrigation and crop health monitoring across hectares of land\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial IoT and Predictive Maintenance: Monitor vibration, temperature, and operational parameters of distributed machinery in manufacturing plants where wired connections are impractical, transmitting sensor data over long distances to centralized monitoring systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental Monitoring Networks: Establish mesh networks of air quality, water quality, and weather monitoring stations across cities or protected areas, with each node transmitting data to a central collection point for environmental assessment and pollution tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart Metering and Utility Management: Implement automatic meter reading systems for water, gas, and electricity consumption across residential areas, with LoRa modules enabling wireless data collection from individual meters to utility company gateways without requiring cellular or wired connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife Tracking and Conservation: Deploy GPS-enabled tracking collars on animals using LoRa modules for position reporting, enabling researchers to monitor wildlife movement patterns and population dynamics across vast geographical areas with minimal infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding Automation and Access Control: Create wireless sensor networks for occupancy detection, HVAC monitoring, and access control systems in large buildings where WiFi coverage is unreliable, using LoRa for extended range and reduced power consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin using the SeeedStudio Grove LoRa Radio 868MHz, connect the module to your microcontroller board using the Grove connector to an available SPI port. Install the RadioHead or LMIC library in your Arduino IDE or development environment to handle LoRa communication protocols. Initialize the module by configuring the frequency to 868MHz, selecting an appropriate spreading factor (SF9 or SF10 for balanced range and data rate), and setting the bandwidth to 125kHz. Establish SPI communication parameters matching the module specifications: MOSI, MISO, SCK, and chip select pins must be properly defined in your code before attempting any transmission or reception operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor point-to-point communication, configure two modules with identical frequency, bandwidth, and spreading factor settings. Implement packet structure with address bytes and checksum validation to ensure reliable data reception. For mesh networking applications, employ protocols like LoRaWAN or custom mesh implementations that handle routing and collision avoidance across multiple nodes. Monitor current consumption during transmission and reception to optimize battery life by adjusting spreading factors and transmit power levels. Always test communication range in your specific deployment environment, as obstacles, terrain, and atmospheric conditions significantly affect actual transmission distance compared to theoretical open-space specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between LoRa and LoRaWAN, and which does this module support?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoRa is the physical layer modulation technology that provides long-range, low-power wireless transmission. LoRaWAN is a network protocol built on top of LoRa that adds authentication, encryption, and network management features. The SeeedStudio Grove LoRa Radio 868MHz module implements the LoRa physical layer and can support both point-to-point LoRa communication and LoRaWAN protocol when used with appropriate libraries and network architecture. You have flexibility to implement custom LoRa protocols or standard LoRaWAN depending on your application requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan this module communicate with LoRaWAN gateways and The Things Network?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the SeeedStudio Grove LoRa Radio 868MHz can communicate with LoRaWAN gateways and join The Things Network when configured with proper LoRaWAN libraries like LMIC or Arduino-LMIC. You will need to register your device on The Things Network console, obtain AppEUI and AppKey credentials, and configure the module with these parameters. The 868MHz frequency band is standard for European LoRaWAN networks, making this module fully compatible with public LoRaWAN infrastructure in EU regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the maximum data transmission rate and how does spreading factor affect it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum data rate is approximately 50kbps at SF7 with 500kHz bandwidth. As spreading factor increases from SF7 to SF12, data rate decreases proportionally while range increases significantly. At SF12, data rate drops to around 300bps but transmission range extends to 10km or more in optimal conditions. The relationship follows: higher spreading factors provide better range and interference immunity at the cost of reduced throughput and increased transmission time, which impacts power consumption per message. Select spreading factor based on your application's range requirements and acceptable latency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this module suitable for real-time applications or only for periodic data transmission?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SeeedStudio Grove LoRa Radio 868MHz is optimized for periodic data transmission with latency typically ranging from 100ms to several seconds depending on spreading factor and message size. It is not suitable for real-time applications requiring sub-100ms response times. The module excels in applications like sensor monitoring, meter reading, and environmental tracking where data is collected and transmitted at intervals of minutes to hours. For real-time control systems, consider WiFi or cellular alternatives that provide lower latency despite higher power consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhen will I receive my order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are dispatched within 1-5 business days from our Bengaluru warehouse. Delivery takes 7-8 days to most locations across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is your return and warranty policy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 7-day return policy on manufacturing defects only. Contact support within 7 days of receipt for free replacement or full refund. Not applicable for user damage or misuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre bulk discounts available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, wholesale pricing for orders of 10 or more units. 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