# TTN LoRaWAN Gateway in Wallsend **URL:** \ **Category:** Blogs\ **Created:** [9 December 2018 23:59 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/ttn-lorawan-gateway-in-wallsend/4095 "2018-12-09T23:59:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Graham](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/graham/32/54_2.png) [@Graham](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Graham)\ **Post date:** [9 December 2018 23:59 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/ttn-lorawan-gateway-in-wallsend/4095/1 "2018-12-09T23:59:38Z")
There's a new [TTN gateway](http://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE05942) with external antenna fitted high and proud in Wallsend, hosted by a long-term community member Dave W. We've just finished some TTN Mapping and the results are looking great. If you are new to TTN / LoRaWAN (free wireless internet for your projects!) then take a look at our [guides](https://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/search/query/lora/) or drop by for a [workshop](https://core-electronics.com.au/lora-the-things-network-ttn-workshop.html). The hills north of this gateway location are significant enough to block reception of the 26M tall Antenna located in Mayfield West. Newcastle has geo-constraints for LoRaWAN coverage in almost every direction, and it's refreshing to see this level of community support to fill the gaps. ![Wallsend TTN LoRaWAN Gateway](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/uploads/core_electronics/original/2X/c/c77f4c83c1de998666c1a0b44bcb84c62a3fe03f.png) Fun fact: During this mapping activity, I landed a rogue response from a gateway located 35.9 KM away. Impressive! ![Record LoRaWAN Distance](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/uploads/core_electronics/original/2X/d/d48230f4c7539212041fc04a392504d2e39d1a69.png) There are still several gaps around the city, and we'd like to help! If you know anyone that would be OK with an external antenna mounted 1-2 meters above roof height in any of these areas circled below, then get in touch with us (we'll cover the hardware costs). ![TTN Coverage holes](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/uploads/core_electronics/original/2X/b/befce53b1b39e483d04a36c08e342993662950f6.jpeg) This blog can also be viewed [**here**](http://core-electronics.com.au/electronics-blog/ttn-gateway-wallsend) ---
**Author:** ![Prashant63084](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e8c25b/32.png) [@Prashant63084](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Prashant63084)\ **Post date:** [10 December 2018 07:02 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/ttn-lorawan-gateway-in-wallsend/4095/2 "2018-12-10T07:02:47Z")
Hi Graham, I rent a house in Cameron Park and wont mind setting up one of these at my place if you are looking for a temporary solution (i.e. till i am in this house). Regards, Prashant ---
**Author:** ![Graham](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/graham/32/54_2.png) [@Graham](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Graham)\ **Post date:** [10 December 2018 07:13 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/ttn-lorawan-gateway-in-wallsend/4095/3 "2018-12-10T07:13:48Z")
Hi Prashant, Thanks we’ll keep that in mind! Though we are seeking installations that are going to be around for a while - it’s not a cheap outlay on our side. ---
**Author:** ![sam76464](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/sam76464/32/2123_2.png) [@sam76464](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/sam76464)\ **Post date:** [14 December 2018 05:01 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/ttn-lorawan-gateway-in-wallsend/4095/4 "2018-12-14T05:01:12Z")
Hi Graham, I live in Wallsend near the Wallsend Community Health Centre and am happy if you want to put one on my roof. Sam ---
**Author:** ![Daniel72693](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/258eb7/32.png) [@Daniel72693](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Daniel72693)\ **Post date:** [14 December 2018 11:40 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/ttn-lorawan-gateway-in-wallsend/4095/5 "2018-12-14T11:40:22Z")
Hello, I am witin the Cameron Park circle. I own my own house and have already fitted many things to my roof. I bought 8 raspberry pi’s recently from Core electronics to use as nodes for another project. I’d be happy to help with this. ---
**Author:** ![Daniel72693](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/258eb7/32.png) [@Daniel72693](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Daniel72693)\ **Post date:** [14 December 2018 11:48 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/ttn-lorawan-gateway-in-wallsend/4095/6 "2018-12-14T11:48:48Z")
I also have a pretty flat roof with decent line of sight. ![Cameron%20Park%20roof](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/uploads/core_electronics/original/2X/e/e5a0f946bc6a42e0150bd5b388ff070a6937f424.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Graham](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/graham/32/54_2.png) [@Graham](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Graham)\ **Post date:** [16 December 2018 23:37 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/ttn-lorawan-gateway-in-wallsend/4095/7 "2018-12-16T23:37:45Z")
Hi @sam76464 & @Daniel72693, sounds great! Let’s keep the conversation going via email: can you shoot a message through to support at coreelectronics.com.au with the subject line “Attn Graham”. Cheers! ---
**Author:** ![Daniel72693](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/258eb7/32.png) [@Daniel72693](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Daniel72693)\ **Post date:** [17 December 2018 02:06 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/ttn-lorawan-gateway-in-wallsend/4095/8 "2018-12-17T02:06:14Z")
I have emailed you. Let me know if you don’t recieve it.