WisMesh High-Power 1W Booster Starter Kit

WisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kit is a high-power Meshtastic-ready WisBlock build that combines the Nordic nRF52840-based RAK3401 core with the RAK13302 “1W” LoRa radio (Semtech SX1262 + SKY66122 PA + SAW filter) on the RAK19007 base board. The result is a true 1 W (30 dBm) capable platform with a filtered RF chain designed to preserve receiver performance—not just boost transmit power—so you can build more stable mesh links for field use, repeaters, and wide-area coverage.

Why you want it

• True 1 W (30 dBm) capability for extended mesh coverage versus typical lower-power nodes
• Filtered RF front-end (PA + SAW filter) engineered to keep RX performance intact while increasing output power
• Comparable receive draw to “standard” WisBlock: RAK13302 RX is ~12 mA @ 5 V (~60 mW) versus a typical WisBlock Starter Kit (RAK4631 LoRa RX reference): ~17 mA @ 3.3 V (~56 mW), so you gain TX headroom without a large RX power penalty
• WisBlock modular ecosystem for easy expansion with sensors, power options, and enclosures
• Beginner-friendly high-power build that avoids common DIY pitfalls (power, RF filtering, mechanical integration)
• Field-ready use cases: off-grid comms, outdoor adventures, emergency relays, and remote sensing links

Design

• Core: RAK3401 WisBlock Core (Nordic nRF52840, ARM Cortex-M4F, 1 MB flash, 348 KB SRAM)
• Radio: RAK13302 LoRa module (SX1262 + SKY66122 booster, integrated SAW filter, up to 1 W / 30 dBm output)
• Band: 868 MHz (configure region/frequency plan per local regulations)
• Base: RAK19007 WisBlock Base Board with multiple WisBlock module slots and flexible power inputs

Compatibility & integration

• Meshtastic: Designed as a high-power, long-range Meshtastic node platform (set region, channel/frequency plan, TX power, and antenna gain to comply with local rules)
• WisBlock ecosystem: Expand with WisBlock sensors and IO modules for GPS/GNSS, environmental telemetry, and more
• Advanced firmware projects: SX1262 supports LoRa point-to-point; LoRaWAN capability depends on firmware stack and configuration

Specs

What’s included (In the Box)

• 1 × WisBlock Base Board RAK19007
• 1 × WisBlock Core Module RAK3401
• 1 × WisBlock LoRa module RAK13302 (1 W)
• 1 × WiFi/BLE PCB antenna
• 1 × 868 MHz LoRa PCB antenna
• 1 × USB cable
• 1 × IPEX to SMA cable for LoRa antenna
• 1 × SMA rubber LoRa antenna
• 2 × 5 V supply cables
• 1 × Screw set
• 1 × Quick Start Guide

Performance notes & setup guidance

• Power: The 1 W RF stage requires a stable 5 V supply. Use USB power, a regulated 5 V adapter, or a properly designed battery/regulator solution. Avoid powering the booster from 3.3 V rails.
• Thermals: High duty-cycle TX at elevated output power increases heat. For best reliability, avoid unnecessary continuous transmissions and ensure airflow in enclosures.
• Regulatory compliance: 1 W capability does not mean 1 W is legal everywhere. Configure frequency plan, TX power, duty cycle, and antenna gain to comply with local requirements.
• Antenna placement: Elevation and clear line-of-sight typically outperform additional TX power; place the antenna as high and unobstructed as practical.

Extend your mesh coverage now. Add the WisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kit to your cart and build a long-range Meshtastic node with a filtered RF chain built for reliable links.