cnx-software.comMar 11

Blues Notecard for Skylo IoT module offers 5G NTN satellite, NB-IoT/LTE-M cellular, WiFi, and GNSS connectivity

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/11/blues-notecard-for-skylo-iot-module-offers-5g-ntn-satellite-nb-iot-lte-m-cellular-wifi-and-gnss-connectivity/

Blues Notecard for Skylo IoT module offers 5G NTN satellite, NB-IoT/LTE-M cellular, WiFi, and GNSS connectivity

Blues Notecard for Skylo is an IoT module combining subscription-free 5G NTN satellite, NB-IoT or LTE-M cellular, WiFi, and GNSS connectivity for asset tracking applications in transportation and logistics, energy, and commercial equipment. provides an all-in-one satellite IoT solution that doesn't require additional hardware or a satellite subscription contract. By default, the module connects over WiFi and switches to cellular when out of range. It only falls back to pay-as-you-go Skylo satellite connectivity when neither WiFi nor cellular connectivity is available, and ensures IoT connectivity at most times. Blues Notecard for Skylo (NOTE-NBGLWX) specifications: Modem - Quectel BG95-S5 NTN satellite + LTE IoT communication module Data Networks - LTE-M, NB-IoT, GPRS, Skylo SIM card -  Embedded MFF2 SIM, external SIM switch Data included Cellular: 500MB valid for 10 years Skylo: 10KB; enough to send 1 message a day for 6 months. Additional data is priced at $0.00075 per byte, with

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cnx-software.comMar 4

Upgraded FGH200M Wi-Fi HaLow module features Morse Micro MM8108 SoC, handles up to 8,191 IoT devices

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/04/upgraded-fgh200m-wi-fi-halow-module-features-morse-micro-mm8108-soc-handles-up-to-8191-iot-devices/

Upgraded FGH200M Wi-Fi HaLow module features Morse Micro MM8108 SoC, handles up to 8,191 IoT devices

Introduced at MWC 2026, Quectel FGH200M Wi-Fi HaLow module, based on Morse Micro MM8108 SoC, is an upgraded version of the previous MM6108-based FGH100M module designed for long-range, low-power IoT connectivity. It operates in the sub-1-GHz band (850–950 MHz), with a range of up to 1 km, and is designed for applications such as smart homes, industrial automation, smart agriculture, smart cities, building automation, warehouses, campuses, and large-area IoT networks. The module operates on 1/2/4/8 MHz channels, with a maximum physical data rate of 43.3 Mbps and a transmit power of 26 dBm, allowing a single access point to theoretically connect up to 8,191 IoT devices. It connects to the host through USB 2.0, SDIO 2.0, or SPI interfaces. The ultra-compact (11.0 × 10.0 × 2.0 mm) LGA package operates in industrial environments with a temperature range of –40°C to +85°C. Quectel FGH200M Specifications: SoC – Morse Micro MM8108 32-bit

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cnx-software.comMar 3

Quectel RM255C mid-tier 5G RedCap M.2 and LGA modules support LTE Cat 4 fallback, multi-constellation GNSS

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/03/quectel-rm255c-mid-tier-5g-redcap-m-2-and-lga-modules-support-lte-cat-4-fallback-multi-constellation-gnss/

Quectel RM255C mid-tier 5G RedCap M.2 and LGA modules support LTE Cat 4 fallback, multi-constellation GNSS

Quectel has just announced two new 5G RedCap modules, the RM255C-GL (Global, M.2) and RG255C-NA (North America, LGA), both of which are 3GPP Release 17-compliant 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) modules designed to bridge the gap between LTE Cat 4/6 and full-featured 5G. Both the modules support 5G Sub-6GHz SA with LTE Cat 4 fallback, peak data rates of up to 223 Mbps downlink and 123 Mbps uplink, and backward compatibility with Rel-15/16 networks. Additionally, the modules support optional multi-constellation GNSS via Qualcomm IZat Gen 9VT technology along with various interfaces such as USB 2.0 and PCIe 2.0 (plus UART, SPI, I2C, SGMII, PCM on the RG255C-NA). Both support dual SIM, DFOTA, and embedded protocol stacks, and are suitable for industrial IoT, smart grids, video surveillance, mobile hotspots, wearables, and other medium-speed applications. Quectel RM255C-GL and RG255C-NA specifications: Connectivity 5G NR – 3GPP Release 17 RedCap (Reduced Capability) Sub-6 GHz Standalone (SA)

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cnx-software.comFeb 11

Open Stack standalone 4G LTE IoT board runs RTOS on Quectel EC200 LTE module (Crowdfunding)

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/02/11/open-stack-standalone-4g-lte-iot-board-runs-rtos-on-quectel-ec200-lte-module/

Open Stack standalone 4G LTE IoT board runs RTOS on Quectel EC200 LTE module (Crowdfunding)

Open Stack is a standalone 4G LTE IoT connectivity board designed to run RTOS-based C applications directly on the Quectel EC200 series LTE module, meaning you don't need an external MCU like Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi. By removing the MCU, the board reduces power consumption, bill-of-materials (BOM) cost, and physical footprint. The board supports multi-band LTE with GSM fallback, GNSS, and Bluetooth 4.2, as well as IPv4/IPv6 client and server modes. It also includes a USB Type-C port, a Nano SIM card slot, LTE/GNSS/BLE antenna connectors, an OLED information display, status LEDs, control buttons, and a 40-pin Raspberry Pi HAT-compatible GPIO header. Networking support includes TCP/UDP, SSL/TLS, HTTP/HTTPS, MQTT, LwM2M, CoAP, FTP/FTPS, and PPP, making it suitable for asset tracking, industrial monitoring, BLE-to-LTE gateways, remote infrastructure, and always-connected IoT deployments without additional controller hardware. Open Stack specifications: Cellular Module - Quectel EC200U-CN series (EC200UCNAA-N05-SGNSA) module Cellular Connectivity: LTE FDD

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cnx-software.comNov 25

Low-cost LG290P quad-band GNSS RTK breakout board supports RTC battery for faster TTFF

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/11/25/waveshare-low-cost-lg290p-gnss-rtk-breakout-board-rtc-battery-support/

Low-cost LG290P quad-band GNSS RTK breakout board supports RTC battery for faster TTFF

Waveshare has launched a low-cost LG290P breakout board priced at about half the competing options. It supports L1/L2/L5/E6 quad-band GNSS with centimeter-level RTK positioning for robotics, surveying, precision agriculture, and other high-accuracy applications. The board supports GPS, BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, and NavIC reception, along with SBAS systems such as WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, BDSBAS, GAGAN, and SDCM. It offers RTK rover/base functionality with <5-second convergence, raw observation output, 10–20 Hz navigation rates, and strong anti-interference performance thanks to its integrated narrow-band jamming detection and cancellation. The module features a USB-C port for power and UART-to-USB communication, castellated pads for easy integration, an RTC battery connector for faster TTFF, and onboard status LEDs. Waveshare LG290P breakout board specifications: GNSS module – Quectel LG290P GNSS Frequency bands GPS – L1 C/A, L1C, L5, L2C GLONASS – L1, L2 Galileo – E1, E5a, E5b, E6 BDS – B1I, B1C, B2a, B2b, B2I, B3I QZSS

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cnx-software.comNov 18

Quectel QSM560DR industrial Qualcomm QCM6490/QCS6490 SBC supports Ubuntu, Android, and Windows

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/11/18/quectel-qsm560dr-industrial-qualcomm-qcm6490-qcs6490-sbc-supports-ubuntu-android-and-windows/

Quectel QSM560DR industrial Qualcomm QCM6490/QCS6490 SBC supports Ubuntu, Android, and Windows

The Quectel QSM560DR is a Qualcomm QCM6490/QCS6490-based industrial Edge AI SBC with an octa-core processor, a 12 TOPS NPU, up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, and UFS storage. It offers 5G, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and GNSS, plus dual Gigabit Ethernet, four USB 3.0 ports, and HDMI and eDP display outputs. The board also includes three MIPI CSI camera connectors, a microSD card slot, GPIOs, RS232/RS485, CAN bus, audio output, and an M.2 connector for expansion. These features make it suitable for robotics, smart retail systems, industrial control panels, and other high-performance edge AI systems. Quectel QSM560DR specifications: SoC – Qualcomm QCS6490(WF variant) / QCM6490 (CN variant) CPU – Octa-core Kryo 670 with 1x Gold Plus core (Cortex-A78) @ 2.7 GHz, 3x Gold cores (Cortex-A78) @ 2.4 GHz, 4x Silver cores (Cortex-A55) @ up to 1.9 GHz GPU – Adreno 643L GPU @ 812 MHz with support for Open GL ES

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Banana Pi Open Source HardwareFeb 20, 2025
Banana Pi R3 Mini & Fibocom FM350 (5G)
https://forum.fibra.click/d/62906-banana-pi-r3-mini-fibocom-fm350-5g
#wifi #5G #router #openwrt #bananapi #mediatek #Quectel #sbc
Banana Pi R3 Mini & Fibocom FM350 (5G)

Ciao a tutti, Voglio condividere con voi l'ultimo viaggio intrapreso con il Banana Pi R3 Mini, un dispositivo che mi aveva fatto scoprire tempo fa @stich86,...

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5DNEWS PLAYSETJan 15, 2025

What is the best #cellular #soc ?
#baseband #ss7 #firmware #broadband #5G #LTE

Something like this for the #mechaComet phone ... #crowdsupply #kickstarter

n258 5G mmwave - but Quectel is on the list and this hat is bulky (even minus casing) https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/letters/letter-treasury-and-defense-secretaries-chinese-military-company-quectel

https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/RM520N-GL_5G_Router

#sixfab #adafruit #pihat #rpi #Quectel

Letter to Treasury and Defense Secretaries on 'Chinese Military Company' Quectel

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party wrote to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Treasur

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rexiJan 7, 2025

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-adds-tencent-catl-list-chinese-firms-allegedly-aiding-beijings-military-2025-01-06/

#USDoD said on Monday it has added Chinese gaming and social media leader #Tencent Holdings and battery maker CATL to a list of firms it says work with #China's military; list also included chip maker Changxin Memory Technologies, #Quectel Wireless, and drone maker #AutelRobotics

Jinna the bureaucracy witchMay 21, 2024
Is it wrong of me to expect a manufacturer to have firmware available for download? Bought a #Quectel EM06 module and based on web searches, the way to get the firmware is to post your current version on the forums and they will email you a firmware delta?! Surely I'm not the one that has the wrong expectations here?