Squatch Systems (internal) · 2026

BNS

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Overview

BNS is Squatch Systems’ first product: a high-power, battery-backed radio node designed for rugged field use. It’s built for people who need dependable off-grid communications, serious runtime, and clean external connectivity without looking like they zip-tied a dev board to a battery pack and called it a product.

At a glance

• 1W output power for stronger field performance
• 902–928MHz operation
• 20Ah internal Li-Ion battery using four 21700 cells
• USB-C for both power and data
• 3A fast charging via TI BQ25606
• Multi-constellation GPS with the Quectel L76K
• Dedicated external antenna connectors for LoRa, GPS, and Bluetooth

Product highlights

Built for long runtime

The BNS uses a 20Ah Li-Ion pack built from four 21700 cells, giving it the kind of endurance that makes sense for real deployments instead of desk demos.

Clean power and data access

A single USB-C port handles both power and data, which keeps setup simpler in the field and avoids weird cable rituals that make hardware feel homemade.

Field-ready RF layout

The connector layout is designed for practical use and serviceability, with dedicated connectors for the main radio, GPS, and Bluetooth.

Better positioning support

The integrated Quectel L76K provides access to multiple satellite systems for improved acquisition and positioning resilience.

Core specs

• Radio unit: RAK WisMesh 1W Booster Kit
• Operation frequency: 902–928MHz
• Output power: 1W
• Battery: 20Ah Li-Ion pack (four 21700 cells)
• External connector: USB-C for both power and data
• Charging module: TI BQ25606 3A fast charging module
• GPS module: Quectel L76K

Positioning and navigation

The BNS includes multi-constellation satellite support for improved acquisition and positioning resilience in the field.

Supported systems:

• GNSS
• GLONASS
• BeiDou
• Galileo
• QZSS

Antenna connectors

The external connector layout is designed for straightforward field integration and serviceability.

• LoRa: BNC
• GPS: SMA
• Bluetooth: SMA

Intended use cases

• Off-grid coordination
• Vehicle-based and field-deployed mesh networking
• Tactical and preparedness communications
• Long-duration portable node deployments
• Fixed or semi-mobile relay roles in a mesh setup

In the field

BNS in a field-use environment

The BNS is aimed at deployments where battery life, connector reliability, and external antenna flexibility matter more than consumer-polish nonsense. It’s a tool for harsh environments, vehicle kits, go-bags, and long-duration nodes—not a toy radio with delusions of grandeur.

Why this configuration

The BNS spec prioritizes the things that actually matter in the field:

• Long runtime from a 20Ah internal pack
• Useful power output from the 1W radio platform
• Clean charging and data access over USB-C
• Flexible antenna options with dedicated external connectors
• Reliable location support via multi-constellation GPS

What’s next

• Finalize enclosure and industrial design direction
• Add storefront-ready CTA and merchandising sections
• Confirm accessory path for antennas, mounting, and charging
• Expand the page with pricing, availability, and accessory bundles once commerce is live

Outcomes

• Defined the v1 hardware spec for Squatch Systems’ first product
• Established the connector and power architecture for field use
• Expanded the page from a basic spec sheet into a richer product detail experience