Nova Labs ( Helium Miners ) - Frequency Bands and Antenna Connector Types.

Frequency Bands of Nova's Helium Miners

Nova Labs has approved a number of third-party manufactured hotspots which are primarily available in the US and Europe, operating in the 915 and 868 MHz frequency bands. Many of the miners are able to operate in either frequency band, but certain units are only available for a single frequency band. The antenna connectors used typically RP-SMA for indoor Helium miners and Type N connector (male and female) outdoor gateways.

The Bobcat Miner 300 (915/868 MHz - US/EU)

The Bobcat Miner 300 is an efficient miner for Helium Network Token which is designed to operate Nova's Helium LongFi and blockchain technologies. It has low power consumption and expansive coverage and is compatible with LoRaWAN enabled devices. It is supplied with a 2dBi antenna which is connected via a female RP-SMA connector. The other hardware interfaces on the miner include a DC power supply port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a Bluetooth pairing button, and a TransFlash Card port.

SenseCAP M1 Helium Miner (868 MHz - EU)

SenseCAP's M1 Helium miner mines Helium Network Token using proof-of-coverage to earn cryptocurrency. Like most other Helium miners its operating system is based on Raspberry Pi 4, and this miner carries additional RAM and storage with OTA updates and a secure authentication chip on board.

The Sense CAP M1 Helium miner comes with a 2.8 dBi RP-SMA connector antenna which is attached via the RP-SMA female connector on the miner. The miner is also available in a US version that operates at 915 GHz.

The RAK Hotspot Miner (915/868 MHz - US/EU)

The RAK Hotspot Miner is a Helium Network Token miner which uses Long-Fi technology to provide low-power Nova/Helium network connectivity. It is set up and managed with a smartphone app.

It is used with a LoRa antenna that is attached via a female RP-SMA connector. It comes supplied with a male dual band RP-SMA LoRa dipole antenna that is suitable for the 868 and 915 MHz frequency bands. This means it can be used both in the US (915 MHz) and Europe (868 MHz). The other hardware interfaces on the miner include a USB-C power supply, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a pairing button, and a TransFlash Card port.

Kerlink Helium Network Compatible Hotspot Miner (868 MHz - EU)

The Kerlink Hotspot Miner is a Nova/Helium Network-compatible miner which can be used to mine HNT. It is also called the Wirnet iStation.

This is a LoRaWAN gateway that is housed in an IP67 enclosure for outdoor installation. It also contains a 4G cellular module with 2G/3G backup and GPS. The antennas for cellular and GPS connectivity are internal. It is powered via PoE. An external LoRa antenna can be attached to the miner via an N connector. The miner is supplied with an 868 Mhz 3 dBi N male antenna and can be replaced with a 3 or 6 dBi LoRa antenna via an N connector.

Nebra HNT Indoor Hotspot Miner (915 MHz - US / 868 MHz - EU / 470 MHz CN)

The Nebra HNT Indoor Hotspot Miner is a Nova/Helium Network-compatible miner which can be used to mine HNT and validate other Nova/Helium Network gateways. It also has Ethernet, Bluetooth, and WiFi connectivity.

An external LoRa antenna can be connected via an accessible RP-SMA female connector. This is the single point of connection for an antenna. The Nebra miners operate on a single frequency band. They are available at either 915, 868 or 470 MHz.

Nebra HNT Outdoor Hotspot Miner (915 MHz - US / 868 MHz - EU / 470 MHz CN)

The Nebra HNT Indoor Hotspot Miner is a Nova/Helium Network-compatible miner w WiFi connectivity.

The gateway is housed in a rugged IP67 enclosure. It carries external WiFi and LoRa N-type female connectors. It is supplied with a 3 dBi external fiberglass LoRa antenna and a  WiFi antenna. The Nebra miners operate on a single frequency band. They are available in 915, 868 or 470 MHz versions.

Syncrobit SP Helium HNT miner (915/868 MHz - US/EU)

The Syncrobit SP Helium miner is a Helium network Gateway that is LongFi enabled. It delivers extremely low-power, but efficient performance. The Syncrobit HNT miner carries a female RP-SMA connector for attachment of the LoRaWAN antenna supplied with the unit. Synchrobit supplies a 5.8 dBi and 8 dBi antenna for this unit. The antennas are N connector antennas and are supplied with a type N female to male RP-SMA antenna cable. It also includes an outdoor enclosure.

The Linxdot Helium hotspot (915/868 MHz - US/EU)

The Linxdot Helium miner is an indoor HNT miner that comes in ABS plastic housing. It is quick and easy to set up via smartphone apps. It has Bluetooth, WiFi,  GPS and Ethernet connectivity as well as an onboard LoRa concentrator. The power supply is 12V DC.

This miner comes with a3dBi LoRa antenna which is attached via a RP-SMA female connector. It has dual frequency operation and can be used in Europe and the US. It uses Raspberry Pi 4 and it's firmware can be updated via smartphone.

ClodPi Pro hotspot (IN 865 MHz)

The ClodPi Pro hotspot is a Nova Labs-approved miner designed for the Indian market. It operates in the 865 MHz frequency band and has Ethernet and WiFi connectivity in addition to its LoRa concentrator. It is supplied with a male RP-SMA 3.5dBi rubber duck antenna that attaches to a female  RP-SMA port on the hotspot.

LongAP Pro IoT hotspot (915/868 MHz - US/EU)

The Long AP Pro is a IoT gateway that can support IoT connectivity via LoRa or cellular (4G/LTE) with Ethernet backhaul. There is also an optional GPS radio module. It is suitable for Nova's Helium mining and other LoRaWAN IoT networking as well as cellular IoT support.

This is a professional caliber gateway which is designed for professional installation and management. It is powered by Power over Ethernet and designed for external installation. The LongAP Pro operates at 868 or 915 MHz. It carries internal GPS and cellular antennas and an external N connector LoRa antenna. A 3dBi LoRa antenna is supplied.

LongAP Light IoT gateway (915/868 MHz - US/EU)

The LongAP Light hotspot is an indoor Helium miner that operates in the 868 or 915 MHz frequency bands. It is Power over Ethernet enabled with WiFi, GPS modules on board. It comes with a 3 dBi LoRa antenna which is connected to the hotspot via a RP-SMA connector.