The RFM59HW is connected to the Arduino via SPI. Are there any changes needed to use the RFM59HW with a DIY breadboard Arduino running at 8MHz instead of 16MHz?
If I power a sensor node using three AA batteries, I'd get around 4.5V, but as the battery runs low, I might only get 3.8V from it, at which point a 16MHz Arduino might not run stable, especially if this is used outside where it gets hot.