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@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ By default bluetooth sniffing not installed (#define *BLECOUNTER* 0 in paxcounte
 Compile time configuration is spread across several files. Before compiling the code, edit or create the following files:
 
 ## platformio_orig.ini
-Edit `platformio_orig.ini` and select desired hardware target in section boards. To add a new board, create an appropriate hardware abstraction layer file in hal subdirectory, and add a pointer to this file in sections boards. and rename to `platformio.ini`
+Edit `platformio_orig.ini` and select desired hardware target in section boards. To add a new board, create an appropriate hardware abstraction layer file in hal subdirectory, and add a pointer to this file in sections board. Rename to `platformio.ini`
 
 ## src/paxcounter_orig.conf
 Edit `src/paxcounter_orig.conf` and tailor settings in this file according to your needs and use case. Please take care of the duty cycle regulations of the LoRaWAN network you're going to use. Rename to `paxcounter.conf`
@@ -480,7 +480,7 @@ Send for example `8386` as Downlink on Port 2 to get battery status and time/dat
 
 0x14 set payload mask
 
-	byte 1 = sensor data payload mask (0..255, meaning of bits see above)
+	byte 1 = sensor data payload mask (0..255, meaning of bits see below)
         0x01 = GPS_DATA
         0x02 = ALARM_DATA
         0x04 = MEMS_DATA