# New External Gateway: Wallsend

> There's a new TTN gateway with external antenna fitted high and proud in Wallsend, hosted by long-term community member, Dave W. We've just finished some TTN Ma

- Type: Community update
- Community: [The Things Network Newcastle & Lake Macquarie](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/community/newcastle-lakemac/)
- Author: Core Electronics
- Published: 2018-12-09
- Web page: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/community/newcastle-lakemac/post/new-external-gateway-wallsend

There's a new [TTN gateway](https://core-electronics.com.au/electronics-blog/ttn-gateway-wallsend/) with external antenna fitted high and proud in Wallsend, hosted by long-term community member, Dave W. We've just finished some TTN Mapping and the results are looking great.

If you are new to TTN / LoRaWAN (free wireless internet for your projects!) then take a look at our [guides](https://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/search/query/lora/) or drop by for a [workshop](https://core-electronics.com.au/lora-the-things-network-ttn-workshop.html).

The hills north of this gateway location are significant enough to block reception of the 26M tall Antenna located in Mayfield West. Newcastle has geo-constraints for LoRaWAN coverage in almost every direction, and it's refreshing to see this level of community support to fill the gaps.

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/blog/wallsend.png)

Fun fact: During this mapping activity, I landed a rogue response from a gateway located 35.9 KM away. Impressive!

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/blog/record.png)

There are still several gaps around the city, and we'd like to help! If you know anyone that would be OK with an external antenna mounted 1-2 meters above roof height in any of these areas circled below, then get in touch with us (we'll cover the hardware costs).

![](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/wysiwyg/blog/lora-gaps.jpg)