{"product_id":"wisblock-rak12501-gnss-module","title":"GNSS GPS Location Module Quectel L76K | Compact GNSS Module with UART, Ideal for Low-power Tracking | RAK12501","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGNSS GPS Location Module Quectel L76K?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAK12501 \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGNSS GPS Location Module Quectel L76K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuectel L76K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand is designed to be part of a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eproduction-ready IoT solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a modular way. It must be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecombined with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.rakwireless.com\/collections\/wisblock-core?srsltid=AfmBOoquwWMpFch6bx1VUX1wGe1GFajzBYcQxzxWxfchyO4tZjbAcfSZ\"\u003eWisBlock Core\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.rakwireless.com\/collections\/wisblock-base?srsltid=AfmBOood5mr3Gv672WShlZ0DXyt-tJTqwqaSmNrxrwjZJqFZ8wrhmUyW\"\u003eBase module\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to work as an LPWAN tracker device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RAK12501 supports a wide variety of satellite data protocols, such as\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS, GLONASS, QZSS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeiDou\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis ensures the retrieval of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eprecise location data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e The module features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexceptional performance, high sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eminimal acquisition time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eA very suitable module for your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elow-power IoT solution needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estandard protocols over UART\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e connection to the MCU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhy You Need \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNSS GPS Location Module Quectel L76K\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack your assets, devices, or outdoor sensors with high-precision GNSS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecost-effective RAK12501 module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s built for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeshtastic GPS tracker projects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLPWAN-based solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e offering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eaccurate location data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without breaking the bank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy it’s useful:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for budget-conscious tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e – \u003c\/strong\u003eLower cost alternative for GNSS-enabled devices\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast location updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e – \u003c\/strong\u003eStarts tracking in under 15 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal satellite support \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– \u003c\/strong\u003eWorks with GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and efficient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e –\u003c\/strong\u003e Small size, low power draw, and UART-only simplicity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable performance \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– \u003c\/strong\u003eHigh sensitivity ensures strong signal even in tough environments\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKey Features of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNSS GPS Location Module Quectel L76K\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses the GNSS Module: Quectel L76K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports 33 tracking channels, 99 acquisition channels, and 210 PRN channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLog position information to internal flash memory \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS and QZSS satellite systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial communication to WisBlock Core support with NMEA 0183 protocol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh sensitivity, -165 dBm @ Tracking, -148 dBm @ Acquisition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1Hz update rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFast acquisition times:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Start: \u0026lt; 15 s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm Start: \u0026lt; 5 s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot Start: \u0026lt; 1 s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModule Size: 10 mm x 23 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNSS GPS Location Module Quectel L76K\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasily\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eintegrate GNSS tracking into your IoT projects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecompact and cost-effective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e WisBlock location tracking module.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower-cost GNSS solution: Ideal for budget-sensitive tracking applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUART-based connectivity: Simple integration with WisBlock Core via serial protocol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-system satellite support: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, and Galileo included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse Case #1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003easset tracking deployments, fast satellite acquisition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensures you get location data without delay. The RAK12501 delivers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprecise positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e even in remote or low-signal environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse Case #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Meshtastic or LPWAN-based personal trackers, this module provides\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereliable GNSS data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eminimal power consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003emaking it perfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elong-term, battery-powered devices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparison Table: RAK12500 vs. RAK12501\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAK12500 GNS Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAK12501 GNSS Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation chip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eu-blox ZOE-M8Q\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuectel L76K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI2C and UART\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUART only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupported GNSS systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtocols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNMEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNMEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpdate Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStartup times:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt; 45s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt; 15s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt; 7s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt; 5s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt; 1s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt; 1s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity-148dBm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquisition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-148dBm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-148dBm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-167dBm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-165dBm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReacquisition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-160dBm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-160dBm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquisition mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracking mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower save mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15uA in Backup Mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7uA in Backup Mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 pc. RAK12501\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 pc. GNSS antenna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow to Get Started with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGNSS GPS Location Module Quectel L76K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.rakwireless.com\/product-categories\/wisblock\/rak12501\/quickstart\/?utm_source=rak_store\u0026amp;utm_medium=organic\u0026amp;utm_campaign=rak12501_page\u0026amp;utm_term=gnss_gps_location_module_quectel_l76k_quickstart_guide\u0026amp;utm_content=documentation_link\"\u003eRAK12501 Quick Start Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.rakwireless.com\/product-categories\/wisblock\/rak12501\/datasheet\/?utm_source=rak_store\u0026amp;utm_medium=organic\u0026amp;utm_campaign=rak12501_page\u0026amp;utm_term=gnss_gps_location_module_quectel_l76k_datasheet\u0026amp;utm_content=documentation_link\"\u003eRAK12501 Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.rakwireless.com\/product-categories\/wisblock\/quickstart\/?utm_source=rak_store\u0026amp;utm_medium=organic\u0026amp;utm_campaign=rak12501_page\u0026amp;utm_term=wisblock_quickstart_guide\u0026amp;utm_content=documentation_link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006ac6;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; 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It receives satellite signals and calculates precise geographic coordinates. It’s ideal for low-power LPWAN applications like Meshtastic trackers, asset monitoring, or outdoor sensors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy does the RAK12501 only support UART and not I2C?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RAK12501 is designed around the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuectel L76K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e module, which supports\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUART communication only\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(unlike \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.rakwireless.com\/products\/wisblock-gnss-location-module-rak12500\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRAK12500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which supports both UART and I2C). This simplifies the hardware interface and is sufficient for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eserial \u003cstrong\u003eGNSS data exchange using NMEA 0183 protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compared to I2C, UART is often easier to implement and debug for IoT GPS modules with continuous data streams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow do I connect the RAK12501 to a WisBlock Core?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo use the RAK12501, you’ll need a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWisBlock Base \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWisBlock Core\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlug the RAK12501 into a slot on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWisBlock Base Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that supports UART.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMake sure your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWisBlock Core\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(e.g., \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.rakwireless.com\/products\/rak4631-lpwan-node?variant=37505443987654\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRAK4631\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.rakwireless.com\/products\/rak11720-ambiq-apollo3-module-for-lorawan?variant=43549376250054\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRAK11720\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is properly mounted on the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUART\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003epins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003edefined by the WisBlock Base to read GNSS data via\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNMEA sentences.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn your firmware, set up UART communication and parse the NMEA data for position information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow fast does the RAK12501 get a satellite fix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RAK12501 features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003every fast startup times:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold start\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eunder 15 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm start\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eunder 5 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot start\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eunder 1 second\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ensures you get \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elocation data quickly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, even after powering down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCan I use the RAK12501 in battery-powered projects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, the RAK12501 is built for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elow-power applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7µA in backup mode and 18–25mA during tracking or acquisition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e making it a great choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eportable or long-deployment devices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f16c7dd1-7fff-7354-ef20-31401c112628\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-40cf015b-7fff-5983-1d8b-9fa632020a4f\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"rak-staging","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46733919027367,"sku":"110218","price":8.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/2333\/7383\/files\/rak12501-3_0fe0b942-97ad-4bbe-8928-598c92323abb.png?v=1748924449","url":"https:\/\/rak-staging.myshopify.com\/products\/wisblock-rak12501-gnss-module","provider":"rak-staging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}