- 8-element collinear dipole antenna – 8.5dBi gain with very low SWR (less than 1.5)
- Brass tube elements with 1.0mm copper feedline
- Impedance – 50Ω @ 868MHz. When measured with a DC multimeter, it is normal for this antenna to appear short circuit.
- Beamwidth – 360° (horizontal) / 10° (vertical), vertically polarised
- Weight – 750g including mounting kit / Length – 1.1 metres
- N-female connector on antenna end
- Designed for use with Meshtastic, FLARM, OGN, LoRa and other 868MHz applications
- Highly weather resistant fiberglass radome surrounding a copper/brass tube dipole.
- Rated to wind speeds up to 215km/hr (60m/s).
- Operating temperature range -40°C to 60°C. UV resistant and highly waterproof.
- Pole clamp included (suits 35mm to 50mm pole diameter)
Paradar test each batch produced, and publish the results. You can find out the batch code for the antenna you receive by looking for the large, colourful QR code on the outside of the packaging. The figures below are typical.
Electrical Specifications
- Design Frequency: 830-890 MHz
- Gain (dBi): 8.5 ± 1.0
- VSWR: ≤ 1.5
- Design: Colinear Dipole (8)
- Vertical Beamwidth: 8°
- Horizontal Beamwidth: 360°
- Max Power: 100W
- Impedance: 50 Ω
Environmental Specifications
- Operating Conditions: -40 °C to +85 °C, 5 to 95% R.H.
- Lightning Protection: Recommended, gas or inductor type
Mechanical Specifications
- Connector Type: 1x N-female screw connector
- Weight: 0.75kg
Length: 1.1m
Diameter: 20mm (radome), 80mm (mounting plate)
Radome Material: Fiberglass, greay - Mounting Type: Pole mount with twin clamps, ~35-50mm pole diameter
- Maximum wind speed: 215 km/h
Installation notes
- Must be mounted vertically:Â the two drain slots either side of the connector must point downwards. Either tape from from below the cable connector to 10mm above these slots, moving the bracket as needed, or tape from below the cable connector to 5mm below these slots, leaving them clear for water to drain.
- Ensure all outdoor connectors are taped with self-amalgamating tape (not electrical tape)! Water will seep through screw threads over time, and will permeate your cable and antenna via the exposed connectors, causing performance to mysteriously drop some days or weeks after installation.