Antennas
Choose IoT and LoRa antennas by frequency band, connector and mounting location. Compare antenna gain, cable requirements and the connection to your gateway or radio device.
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8 dBi Fiberglass Antenna 858–878 MHz – N-Type to RP-SMA, 1.3 m
SKU: 915001
iPEX (MHF4) to SMA Female Connector Cable – 150 mm, Black
SKU: 920460
iPEX to RP-SMA / SMA Female Connector – 65 mm, Black
SKU: 920461
iPEX to SMA Female Cable 65 mm
SKU: 920458
LoRa PCB antenna 863–870 MHz with MHF1 – RAKwireless RAK PCB Antenna
SKU: 925034
LoRa PCB Antenna 863–870 MHz with MHF4 – RAKwireless
SKU: 925053
MF4 (I-PEX) to RP-SMA Female RF Coaxial Cable, 150 mm
SKU: 920462
PCB antenna for LoRa® MHF-4 (902–928 MHz)
SKU: 926022
RAK 868 MHz Black Blade Antenna – RP-SMA Male
SKU: 925036
RAKARG12 Fiberglass Antenna 3 dBi 860–930 MHz – N-Type to RP-SMA
SKU: 915007
RAKARJ11 Sub-GHz LoRa Antenna 860–868 MHz – RP-SMA, 2 dBi
SKU: 925009Buy LoRa antennas and IoT antennas — 868 MHz, LTE, GPS
Antennas for LoRaWAN, Meshtastic, cellular and GNSS: whip and fiberglass antennas for 868 MHz, magnetic-mount and adhesive antennas for LTE/NB-IoT, plus active GPS antennas. For gateways, sensor nodes and trackers — indoors and outdoors (IP65+).
Choosing the right antenna for maximum range
Key factors: frequency band (EU868 for LoRaWAN and Meshtastic), gain (dBi), connector (SMA, RP-SMA, N-type, U.FL/IPEX) and mounting location. Higher gain focuses the signal horizontally — ideal for flat terrain; hilly environments do better with 2–3 dBi. Outdoor gateways benefit from fiberglass antennas with lightning protection, compact nodes from flexible whip antennas. Matching cables and adapters are in the accessories category.
Choose an 868 MHz antenna: band, connector and mounting
| Selection | Example in our catalog | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Compact sub-GHz antenna | RAK 2 dBi antenna, 860–868 MHz, RP-SMA | Frequency range and matching RP-SMA connection |
| External fiberglass antenna | RAK 5 dBi antenna, 863–870 MHz, N-type male | Cable, mating connector, bracket and weatherproof installation |
Check the connector and center contact: SMA and RP-SMA are not freely interchangeable. An adapter does not solve a frequency mismatch. Keep antenna cables as short as practical and account for cable loss.
Does a higher-gain LoRa antenna increase range?
Not automatically. Higher gain changes the radiation pattern, so alignment with distant devices remains important. Consider mounting height, obstacles, cable losses and the permitted transmit power for the actual installation. Compare reception before and after a change under similar conditions.
Match the 868 MHz antenna to your LoRaWAN gateway or Meshtastic node. Check each product page for its connector, frequency range and included components. An EU868 antenna is not automatically suitable for a different regional frequency plan.