3dBi Omnidirectional LoRa & LoRaWAN Antenna (868MHz / 915MHz)
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The 3dBi Omnidirectional LoRa Antenna is a premium, high-efficiency aerial tuned precisely for low-power, wide-area networks (LPWAN) operating in the license-free 868MHz and 915MHz ISM bands. While it is a common misconception in wireless networking that higher gain is always superior, this 3dBi antenna is specifically engineered to deliver stable, robust connectivity where high-gain alternatives fail. By shaping radio frequency energy into a broad, reliable envelope, it provides the perfect balance of distance, penetration, and structural resilience.
Key Features and Functional Advantages:
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Optimized Toroidal Radiation Pattern: Radiates a wide, doughnut-shaped (toroidal) RF footprint that provides 360-degree horizontal coverage while maintaining a generous vertical beamwidth of 50° to 60°.
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Superior Urban Obstacle Penetration: Unlike narrow-beam high-gain antennas that smash directly into nearby walls, the wide vertical spread allows signals to bounce, scatter, and diffract over concrete buildings, dense steel structures, and residential barriers.
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Elevation Resilience: Eliminates the risk of "overshooting" nearby devices. This broad emission angle ensures that sensor nodes placed in deep basements, ground trenches, or high up on neighboring hillsides remain firmly within the signal envelope.
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Impedance-Matched Performance: Features a precision-tuned 50-ohm internal element that matches perfectly with industry-standard transceivers, forcing maximum power into the air waves rather than reflecting it back as heat.
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Ruggedized Build Options: Available in both flexible, impact-resistant thermoplastic (rubber-duck style) for indoor gateway use and heavy-duty, UV-stabilized fiberglass variants for permanent outdoor deployments.
Perfect For:
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Dense Urban LPWAN & Helium Mining: Maximizes network coverage and message receipts in highly congested metropolitan areas by reaching nearby and mid-range nodes tucked behind high-rises.
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Smart Agriculture & Rolling Terrain: Ensures uninterrupted data flow from soil sensors, weather trackers, and livestock monitors deployed across valleys, ridges, and uneven landscapes.
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Industrial Automation & Warehouse Telemetry: Punches through heavy machinery, multi-floor concrete decking, and structural steel inside sprawling manufacturing hubs and storage facilities.
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Mobile Asset Tracking Systems: Maintains a consistent, stable link for GPS-equipped fleet vehicles, cargo containers, or mobile assets that frequently tilt, pitch, and change elevation.
Technical Specifications:
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Frequency Range: Available in factory-tuned 868 MHz (EU/UK standard) or 915 MHz (US/Americas/Africa standard) variants.
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Antenna Gain: 3dBi (Nominal).
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Horizontal Beamwidth: 360° Omnidirectional.
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Vertical Beamwidth: 50° to 60° (Forgiving wide-angle spread).
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Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR): <1.5:1 (Indicating greater than 96% power transmission efficiency).
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Input Impedance: 50 ohms .
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Polarization: Linear Vertical (Requires upright mounting for peak efficiency).
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Maximum Input Power: 50W (Far exceeding standard LoRa module transmission ceilings).
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Connector Interface: Standard SMA Male (Pin inside, internal threads) or RP-SMA Male (Receptacle inside, internal threads)—verify device port before deployment.
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Operating Temperature Range: Extreme weather resilient from -40°C to +85°C.
Ensure your order is placed by 2PM to guarantee next-day delivery! Our commitment to prompt service includes a 24-hour delivery system through our network of carriers, aimed at ensuring your package arrives right on schedule.
Please note, a delivery fee of €4.99 applies for orders under €50. For those in remote areas, be aware that our couriers may apply an extra surcharge. This additional fee helps cover the costs of transporting your items to harder-to-reach locations.