IoT connectivity and interoperability solutions provider Morse Micro has popped up on our team’s radar several times this year. We’ve covered Morse Micro’s many partnership developments (i.e. with Synergy Associates, Silex Technology, Mouser Electronics, and Quectel), and we’ve also featured coverage of a.) the company’s newly opened branch in Taiwan, established so Morse Micro can strengthen its relationship with TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) to bring Wi-Fi HaLow solutions to new markets, and b.) its recent team-up with Milesight, delivering Wi-Fi HaLow-powered variants of existing Milesight products.
Today, we’re sticking with this Wi-Fi HaLow theme as we cover an update that landed in my inbox just earlier this morning:
Morse Micro has officially set a brand-new Wi-Fi HaLow record — 16 kilometers ( around 10 miles) for video call connectivity through 900MHz Wi-Fi HaLow, specifically.
See, the previous record (also set by Morse Micro) broke the ballpark of about 1 kilometer with a Wi-Fi HaLow demonstration of 3 kilometers ( around 2 miles). That record-setting field test took place in San Francisco’s Ocean Beach neighborhood, showcasing how sub-GHz Wi-Fi HaLow signals can wirelessly reach long distances (especially in challenging, real-world conditions).
Naturally, that’s why this new record of 16 kilometers is even more significant.
From Morse Micro, themselves:
“We thrive on testing the boundaries of what’s possible with Wi-Fi technology,” the company wrote. “That’s why we recently ventured to Joshua Tree National Park — renowned for its expansive, open spaces and minimal RF noise — to conduct a series of rigorous Wi-Fi HaLow tests. This iconic location provided the ideal setting to explore the true capabilities of our cutting-edge technology.”
To set the stage, Morse Micro’s testing kicked off with the setup of an evaluation kit as an access point (AP) at the edge of a quiet valley. The team used their off-the-shelf MM6108-EKH01 evaluation kit (available for sale through the aforementioned Mouser Electronics), which contains a Raspberry Pi 4 with a MM6108-MF08651 Wi-Fi HaLow reference module. With this kit, they could test connectivity at the extreme edge of Wi-Fi HaLow’s range using standard equipment, which can be deployed in battery-powered devices. (Also, the team opted not to use high-gain directional antennas or extreme high output powers, as they would limit the usability in the field.)
Once this stage was set and the necessary numbers were crunched, the test kicked off and was an all-around success.
“Our testing in Joshua Tree National Park demonstrates that Morse Micro’s Wi-Fi HaLow isn’t just about impressive numbers — it’s about delivering real value in environments where you need it most,” the company added. “It’s about real value and delivering meaningful data rates that can support practical applications. Imagine peer-to-peer communication for bodycams, walkie-talkies for outdoor adventures, or IoT solutions for agriculture and mining — scenarios where both range and reliability are critical. This is where Wi-Fi HaLow can perform consistently and reliably.”
Read more about this test here on Morse Micro’s official blog.
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Edited by
Greg Tavarez
