TI18 “Butterfly” 3.2dBi 868 MHz LoRa Antenna

Overview

The TI18 “Butterfly” 3.2dBi 868 MHz LoRa Antenna is a high performance 868MHz ISM band dipole omni-directional terminal antenna engineered for reliable Meshtastic or LoRa/LoRaWAN connectivity. The hinged SMA male connector lets you quickly set the antenna angle to suit real installations. USP: Butterfly radiation pattern—in many deployments the gateway/device antenna and the remote node antenna are not on the same horizontal level; instead of a usual dipole “dumbbell” E-plane shape, TI18 is designed with a butterfly-shaped radiation pattern so the best radiation direction is more pointed toward the remote user/device, improving practical coverage where vertical offset is common (e.g., multi-level urban environments).

Key Features

• Tuned for 868–870MHz ISM band (LoRa/LoRaWAN 868MHz)
• Butterfly-shaped radiation pattern to better target remote devices when antennas are at different heights
• High efficiency: 92% (bend) / 93% (straight)
• Peak gain: 3.2dBi (bend or straight)
• Hinged SMA male connector for fast, tool-free orientation
• 50Ω impedance, VSWR < 1.9:1
• Omni-directional pattern, linear polarization
• TPU radome for durable everyday use

User applications

• Meshtastic nodes for personal, team, and off-grid messaging networks
• Meshtastic routers/repeaters for extending coverage in multi-level buildings, valleys, and wooded terrain
• Off-grid teams and expeditions needing dependable LoRa links for coordination and tracking
• Civil defence and emergency preparedness groups building resilient local LoRa mesh coverage
• Professional field deployments where robust sub-GHz comms and fast, reliable antenna alignment matter

Specs

Why you’ll want this antenna

• Butterfly pattern advantage: helps aim stronger practical coverage toward remote nodes when antennas aren’t on the same level
• High efficiency (92–93%) for stronger real-world links and better use of your radio’s power budget
• 3.2dBi peak gain in both bend and straight positions
• Hinged SMA(M) makes alignment easy inside cabinets, on gateways, and on device housings
• Good match (VSWR < 1.9:1) helps reduce reflected power

What’s included (In the Box)

• 1× TI18 “Butterfly” 3.2dBi 868 MHz LoRa Antenna, hinged SMA(M)

Performance notes / setup guidance

• Use the hinge to set the antenna angle that best points coverage toward your remote nodes—especially useful when routers and sensors are installed at different heights.
• For best results, keep the radiator clear of nearby metal surfaces and wiring; small placement changes can affect RSSI/SNR and packet success rate.
• If mounting on an enclosure or gateway, support the SMA connector mechanically to avoid strain in mobile/vibration-prone installs.
• Validate final placement with packet delivery plus SNR/RSSI to confirm you’re benefiting from the intended radiation behavior in your environment.

Choose the TI18 “Butterfly” 3.2dBi 868 MHz LoRa Antenna for a fast, datasheet-backed 868MHz upgrade that’s designed for real deployments where device heights rarely match.