3.6.6 Special Functions

3.6 MSC Software Interface

3.6.6.1. Radio Properties Packet

Request the Properties of the radio.

Example Packet

3.6.6.2. Radio Housekeeping Packet

The radio has housekeeping information regaring the health and status of the radio. This can be called by the host at any time.

3.6.6.2.1. RSSI Decode

The receive signal strength indicator is a signed 8 bit integer representing receive signal strength in dBm at the transceiver. The transceiver is after the low noise amplifier.

Example Packet

3.6.6.3. White Noise Transmission

The radio has a built-in radio whitening feature that allows the user to generate a random pattern of transmission, allowing for analysis of radio output power and filtering.