Introducing the S5 Beacon: Your Solar-Powered Base Camp Meshtastic Receiver. Designed to anchor your off-grid communications, features a high-efficiency solar cell and an enhanced antenna for extended reach. It ensures continuous operation, leveraging the sun’s power to keep you connected. Ideal for remote expeditions and emergency preparedness, the S5 Beacon stands as a reliable hub for your Meshtastic network, offering unrivaled connectivity and durability where it matters most. Built-In Long-Lasting Battery: Powered by two internal non- removable 18650 batteries, providing up to 8 hours of active use and 24 hours of standby time. This ensures dependable performance for extended off-grid adventures without frequent recharging. Product Specification: S5 Beacon, CPU: 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4, Flash: 256 Kb, RAM: 1 Mb, Frequency: 915 MHz, Dimms: 90 x 65 x 60 mm, Weight: 180g, Battery: 2 x 4.2V @ 2500 mAh, Antenna: 915 MHz LoRa antenna / GPS ceramic antenna, Urban Range: ~1-3 miles, Rural Range: ~3-5 miles, Battery Life: 8 hrs active / 24 hrs standby, Solar Charging: Active, Battery Extension: ~1-3 days, Case Material: PETG Meshtastic-ready: The S5 Beacon is fully flashed and ready to pair with your device running the Meshtastic app for seamless off-grid communication. Ruggedized PETG enclosure: Glycol-modified PET (PETG) is durable, and the addition of glycol prevents crystallization, so it can withstand higher heat applications without warping or melting. Chemically resistant to both acidic and alkali compounds. Extended range communication: The S5 Beacon is a groundbreaking development in off-grid communication, specifically designed for base camps requiring reliable, continuous connectivity. This solar-powered marvel stands at the forefront of Meshtastic technology, offering an unparalleled combination of efficiency, durability, and extended range communication. Solar-Powered Efficiency: At the heart of the S5 Beacon lies its high-efficiency solar cell, capable of harnessing the sun’s power to ensure uninterrupted operation, day and night. This eco-friendly power solution makes the S5 Beacon ideal for remote locations, eliminating the need for traditional charging methods and ensuring your camp stays connected without pause. Empowering Remote Connectivity: The S5 Beacon redefines what’s possible for remote communication, offering a lifeline to those stationed at base camps, conducting research, or coordinating rescue operations in off-the-grid locations. Its solar-powered autonomy and extended reach capabilities ensure you’re always in control, connected, and prepared for whatever comes your way.
Designed to anchor your off-grid communications, the S5 Beacon features a high-efficiency solar cell and an enhanced antenna for extended reach. It ensures continuous operation, leveraging the sun’s power to keep you connected. Ideal for remote expeditions and emergency preparedness, the S5 Beacon stands as a reliable hub for your Meshtastic network, offering unrivaled connectivity and durability where it matters most.
Features
Solar-Powered Efficiency: The S5 Beacon has a high-efficiency solar cell, ensuring uninterrupted operation by harnessing the sun's power. This eco-friendly power solution eliminates the need for traditional charging methods, making it ideal for remote locations and continuous connectivity.
Extended Range Communication: Advanced antenna technology enhances the reach of your network, providing broader coverage across vast distances. Whether coordinating with expedition teams or staying in touch with other base camps, the S5 Beacon ensures reliable message and location data transmission, even in challenging terrains.
Applications
Empowering Remote Connectivity: The S5 Beacon redefines what’s possible for remote communication, offering a lifeline to those stationed at base camps, conducting research, or coordinating rescue operations in off-the-grid locations. Its solar-powered autonomy and extended reach capabilities ensure you’re always in control, connected, and prepared for whatever comes your way.
Essential for Emergency Preparedness: In emergency scenarios, the S5 Beacon offers a robust communication solution, ensuring that you can stay connected with your team, access vital information, and coordinate rescue operations effectively.
Perfect for Base Camps: Designed to be the communication hub of your base camp, the S5 Beacon ensures continuous and reliable connectivity, making it easier to manage logistics, safety, and coordination in remote or challenging environments. Strengthen your base camp’s communication capabilities with the S5 Beacon, where innovative technology meets the relentless pursuit
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