Recommended antennas for 915 MHz
The most recommended antennas for your Meshtastic network: for wide coverage in every direction, use an outdoor fiberglass omnidirectional antenna; to link two distant points, use a directional antenna (Yagi or Moxon). Below is a community selection with purchase links from the official stores of the most reputable brands.
Important: the LoRa band Meshtastic uses depends on your region. For example, 902-928 MHz in the US and most of the Americas, 915-928 MHz in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), and 868 MHz in Europe. Always buy antennas for the band your network uses. An antenna for another frequency reduces range and can overload your radio!
Omnidirectional
Antena Ziisor 5.5dBi, 40cm de fibra de vidro para exterior
Outdoor fiberglass omnidirectional antenna. Covers 360° - a good option for fixed nodes on roofs and masts.
US$ 18.29
Antena Gizont (diferentes tamanhos) de fibra de vidro para exterior
Outdoor fiberglass omnidirectional antenna, available in different sizes (gains).
US$ 14.50
Antena Gizon Flexível (20/40cm, cabo IPEX)
Flexible whip antenna with an IPEX (u.FL) cable, available in 20 and 40 cm. Practical and rugged for mobile and portable nodes.
US$ 6.02
Antena Gizon Flexível (16.7cm, SMA macho)
Flexible whip antenna with a male SMA connector, 16.7 cm. Available in black, green, red, white and yellow.
US$ 3.35
Antena Ziisor Dobrável (9/17 cm)
Foldable rubber-duck antenna, available in 9 and 17 cm. Compact and handy for mobile and desktop nodes.
US$ 1.66
Directional
Antena BetaFPV Moxon
Lightweight directional Moxon antenna; focuses the signal in one direction for medium-range point-to-point links.
US$ 13.85
Antena Yagi 915 MHz
High-gain directional Yagi antenna; point it at a distant node to maximize point-to-point range.
US$ 21.84
Mounts, accessories and tools
LiteVNA (analisador para ajuste)
Portable vector network analyzer (VNA) to measure and tune the SWR of your antennas at 915 MHz.
US$ 156.54
Suporte de fixação (para a antena de fibra)
Mounting bracket to fix the fiberglass antenna to a mast or wall.
US$ 7.50
Conector N
Pigtail cable with a bulkhead N-female to SMA-male connector. Connects an N-connector antenna to the radio.
US$ 1.26
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