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[Feature Request] Tracker with RF Beacon Function/Option
Would it be possible to add to Tracker units operating in the 433 frequency a RF beacon function (that broadcasts a tone periodically) to enable tracking using UHF receivers?
This could be used as a backup or alternative when GPS signals are not available for tracking. :)
The idea is similar to this video, but I think Lora should provide a longer range than the 433 transmitter module used in the video.
https://youtu.be/xqPZ6HZy4GM
I feel like the beacon function is more suited to a dedicated device, rather than as a backup for the no-GPS scenario. I've never encountered a GPS failure. It's much more likely that the battery could fail, in which case nothing can help.