LoRa Antennas
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Antenna Testing
Guidance for testing and using your antennas.
Antenna Reports
Community submitted SWRSWR (Standing Wave Ratio). A measure of the efficiency of the radio frequency (RF) power transmission from a transmitter through a transmission line to an antenna in Meshtastic devices. It indicates the ratio of the amplitude of a standing wave at maximum to the amplitude at minimum, with an ideal SWR close to 1:1, signifying that most of the power is transmitted to the antenna with minimal reflections. testing.
Antenna Selection
Considerations for choosing an antenna.
Additional Resources
Antenna designs, tools, and coverage simulators.
Community Favorites
These antennas have garnered positive feedback and frequent recommendations within our community. However, we encourage you to conduct your own research to ensure the best choice for your needs. We are not responsible for individual experiences or results.
Compact / Handheld
| Frequency | Model | Purchase Links |
|---|---|---|
| 915 or 868 | GIZONT 17cm | muzi ᴡᴏʀᴋꜱ AliExpress |
| 915 | LINX ANT-916-CW-HW-SMASMAA threaded coaxial connector for attaching an external antenna. RP-SMA is the reverse-polarity variant, which is not interchangeable with it. | Mouser DigiKey |
| 915 | ZIISOR TX915-JKS-20 (200mm) | eBay |
| 915 | CDEBYTE TX915-JKD-20 (5-pack) | AliExpress |
| 915 | Rabbit Labs / ZIISOR | Amazon US |
| 433 | Rabbit Labs / ZIISOR | Amazon US |
| 906 | Smiley 906 Slimline | Smiley Antenna |
Base Station / Repeater
| Frequency | Model | Purchase Links |
|---|---|---|
| 915 | Alfa AOA-915-5ACM | Rokland |
| 915 | Rokland 32" 5.8 dBi | Rokland |
| 868 | MikroTik 868 Omni 6.5dBi | MikroTik |
Automotive
| Frequency | Model | Purchase Links |
|---|---|---|
| 915 | Laird MA9-5N | DigiKey |
| 915 | Taoglas TI.16.5F11 | DigiKey |