I started experimenting with Helium mining using the Nebra Outdoor Hotspot Miner and later added a Bobcat 300 to expand coverage in a semi-urban area. In the first 90 days, the Nebra brought in about 18 HNT, which was around $270 at the time. The Bobcat performed slightly better due to better antenna placement and less signal interference, earning 22 HNT in the same window. To maximize earnings, I focused on strategic placement, using an 8 dBi antenna on a rooftop with clear line of sight and syncing with a cluster of miners spaced more than 300 meters apart to avoid density penalties. I also tracked performance using the Helium Explorer and adjusted antenna height based on terrain maps. With Helium Mobile, I've been testing SIM-based reward systems in beta and pairing it with crypto mining setups like the Goldshell Mini-DOGE. Although Helium rewards have dropped over time, combining it with other low-energy miners helped me balance the dips and keep the passive income stream consistent. Total monthly earnings across Helium and DOGE mining sit around $60-$100, depending on market conditions. The key is optimization and monitoring--not just plugging and hoping.