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  "path": "/2026/02/08/8devices-maca-2-a-ultra-long-range-data-radio-with-80km-range-for-drones-and-robotics/",
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    "8devices Maca 2 – A ultra-long-range data radio with 80km range for drones and robotics",
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  "textContent": "8devices Maca 2 high-power plug-and-play ultra-long-range wireless data radio targets drones, UAS, robotics, interceptor systems, industrial IoT, and defense-grade communications, where long range, resilience, and scalability are critical. The device features high transmit power of up to 39 dBm (with 36 dBm per RF chain) and a receiver sensitivity of –98 dBm, and is designed for air-to-ground and point-to-point connectivity over distances of up to 80 km. To maintain stable links over extreme distances, the radio supports ultra-narrow channel widths ranging from 1.5 MHz to 19.5 MHz, significantly improving signal-to-noise ratio and resistance to interference and jamming. Additionally, it includes dual Ethernet, USB 2.0, UART, GPIO, and 14–33 V power input. It also supports industrial temperature operation and NDAA/TAA-compliant manufacturing. For unmanned systems, the radio allows users to manage bandwidth asymmetry. It’s a feature where a user can allocate 90% of the channel to downstream video data while reserving 10% [...]\n\nThe post 8devices Maca 2 – A ultra-long-range data radio with 80km range for drones and robotics appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News.",
  "title": "8devices Maca 2 – A ultra-long-range data radio with 80km range for drones and robotics"
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