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Configuration Quick Guide

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The fast path to a configured beacon: the settings that matter, the order to set them, and the verification.

Configuration Quick Guide

Configuring the beacon is a short checklist: the settings that matter, set in an order that catches mistakes early. The full flow is on Mode Config.

The order

StepSettingValue
1FrequencyYour planned channel (see Frequency Table Reference)
2PowerLegal floor for routine use (see E22 Power Levels)
3Sleep interval10 s default
4Tone speed12 WPM default
5IdentityYour callsign or name (see Config Payload Format)
6Message baseSOS (default)
7GPSOn, or manual coordinates entered
8Save and rebootSettings survive (see Config Backup)

The paths

PathWhen
Buttons (CONFIG mode)Always available (see Mode Config)
WiFi portalWith a phone (see WiFi Config Portal)
Serial commandsDisplayless builds (see Serial Monitor Guide)

The verification

After configuring: reboot, config dump over serial, fire one test burst, and confirm the decoded payload shows what you set (see Pack Check Routine).

The backup

Once verified: back up the config (see Config Backup). The next firmware update will thank you.