{"product_id":"soiltech-beacon-rugged-antenna","title":"Soiltech Beacon Rugged Antenna","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoiltech Beacon Rugged Antenna | \u003cspan\u003eConduit Wrapped 25ft Cable + Antenna with temperature\/RH\/USB Charging port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Beacon sensor can be planted, harvested, and transported with crops, delivering data throughout the entire product lifecycle via Global Cellular and Local Bluetooth Low Energy channels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Beacon functionality can be expanded by swapping out the end-caps containing additional sensors and features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Rugged Antenna Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eSimilar to the storage antenna, but designed for above-ground use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eMeasures temperature and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eIncludes an external charging port for continuous power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eFlexible and resilient enough to withstand farm machinery impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it Helps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Field:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdeal for real-time field monitoring of temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCan be positioned and staked down, providing consistent data even in poor service areas without needing an expensive gateway or network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Additional Configurations (Sold Separately)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField Antenna (Recommended for areas with poor cell service or if the device will be buried more than 1ft under the soil.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeather Station (Rain Gauge + Wind Speed\/Direction)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRain gauge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind Speed\/Direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to farm management, both in the field and in storage, data is king. Stock Soiltech Beacons have become essential soil sensor tools for many potato, onion, and sugar beet farmers, providing real-time field condition data and helping to make informed decisions. But what truly sets Beacons apart for many different crops and use cases is the variety of add-ons available, each designed to enhance functionality and provide deeper insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoiltech Beacons are about more than moisture, and we've made them customizable for you to use for more than just the growing season! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real value of these add-ons comes from how they work together to create a complete picture of the growing and storage environment. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eA rain bucket and anemometer can help fine-tune irrigation and spraying schedules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eCO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecaps provide early warnings about spoilage and decomposition, giving farmers and\/or food processors time to adjust ventilation and reduce losses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003eStorage and ambient antennas ensure that even the most remote or hard-to-reach locations are monitored consistently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming is full of variables, but with the right Beacon add-ons, farmers can control more of the process, improve yields, and reduce post-harvest losses. The future of farming lies in better data—and the Beacon system is helping farmers get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soiltechwireless.com\/blog\/beacon-add-ons\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeacon Add-Ons Blog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soiltechwireless.com\/blog\/storage\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eManaging Storage Blog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2385\/8743\/files\/Quick_Start_Guide.pdf?v=1768335732\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2385\/8743\/files\/Soiltech_Beacon_Datasheet.pdf?v=1768335731\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeacon Datasheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2385\/8743\/files\/Soiltech_Wireless_Beacon_Postcard.pdf?v=1768335733\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeacon Postcard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2385\/8743\/files\/Soiltech_Insights_Overview.pdf?v=1768335736\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoiltech Insights Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2385\/8743\/files\/Beacon_Off-Season_Storage_Instructions.pdf?v=1768335733\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBeacon Off-Season Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Soiltech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51596595757367,"sku":"RUGGED ANTENNA","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2385\/8743\/files\/ruggedantenna_d23168f8-74e0-48a7-a19c-73c141e075b8.png?v=1768938738","url":"https:\/\/usbio.farm\/products\/soiltech-beacon-rugged-antenna","provider":"US Bio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}