I have been emailing Them to get more information .
They recommended the B version for Australia 900-2100mhz .Aldi is the cheapest sim to use they use the Telstra tower 850mhz only .
I also looked up that frequency our closest (only )Telstra tower transmits and it is saying 850mhz 3G and 2600mhz 4G.
They said the A version would work if the signal was "separate not together " ?? Allowing for laungage difficulties I think this means the unit is single band not multi ?
So I am left a bit confused in the end ?I gather you got the B version .
Where did you get yours and what sim are you using and does the app use Google maps ?
Hi. - hope you all had a Good Easter.......Now to answer a few questions....,
I got the B version - 900/2100Mhz - mainly because 900/2100 Mhz 3G support on either 900 or 2100Mhz frequency is provided by the 3 main Telcos in Australia (Telstra, Optus & Vodaphone) see website:
Australian Phone Networks and Frequencies Explained
so depending on the best sim only plan, the B version, gives the widest choice in Australia.
I also looked up that frequency our closest (only )Telstra tower transmits and it is saying 850mhz 3G and 2600mhz 4G
No point looking at the 4G frequency as the device will not work on that band. - looking at the 3G band/frequency, Telstra provides 2100 frequency in most coverage areas if not all. - But for the best bet, i think, Optus would provide both frequencies in All their coverage areas. - or at least one or the other (900 or 2100 or both)
They said the A version would work if the signal was "separate not together " ?? Allowing for language difficulties I think this means the unit is single band not multi ?
I think they mean that the V42 device is not capable of ‘carrier aggregation’ - this is when a data consuming device such as a mobile phone/tracker/etc. combines at least two frequencies in an effort to double bandwidth and provide faster broadband speeds (something that we do not really need the V42 to do)
I got mine from ebay :
3G WCDMA Camera GPS Tracker RF-V42 SOS Camera monitoring by taking photos,No box | eBay
..and what sim are you using
I am using Amaysim (Optus) - Amaysim have an ideal Calling & SMS Only Prepay Plan which lasts for 365 days - so (for example) you could charge a sim with $10 and have a whole years fun with it assuming you dont use it all in one go..It contains no data (if you use any data it eats into your calling plan $$), but data can be added as/if required. (data lasts one month and does not roll over)
... and does the app use Google maps ?
I think the ReachFar App on iOS uses Apple Maps - I got this is by looking at the legal info/link on the maps in the App that takes you to the Apple legal page when clicked.
I haven't yet played further with SMS codes, but ill give it a try when i get some time this week.
Happy Drone-ing....