3dBi Fiberglass LoRa Antenna 868MHz with Mounting Bracket and RP-SMA Adapter Cable

The Dragino BLG-AN-040-R-868 is a weatherproof fiberglass outdoor mounting antenna for LoRa applications in the 868 MHz frequency band. It is specifically designed for use with LoRa gateways, Meshtastic nodes, and IoT devices where a reliable range improvement over conventional stub antennas is required. Thanks to the omnidirectional radiation pattern with 360° beamwidth, the antenna receives and transmits uniformly in all directions, making it ideal for central nodes in mesh networks. With an average antenna gain of 3 dBi, it offers significantly better signal strength than most included standard antennas, thereby greatly extending the effective communication range in the Meshtastic network.

Features:

• Omnidirectional radiation pattern with 360° beamwidth allows uniform coverage in all directions
• Weatherproof fiberglass housing is suitable for permanent outdoor use on masts or walls
• Included 60 cm adapter cable with N-female to RP-SMA plug allows direct connection to common LoRa boards
• Mounting bracket included for quick and flexible installation without additional accessories
• Antenna gain of 3 dBi significantly improves the range of Meshtastic nodes and LoRa gateways compared to standard antennas
• Low impedance of 50 Ω and a VSWR of a maximum of 2.0 ensure low-loss and efficient signal transmission

Application examples:

• Range improvement for Meshtastic nodes by replacing the included stub antenna with this outdoor antenna
• Central access point in a LoRa mesh network that uniformly reaches all surrounding nodes thanks to omnidirectional radiation
• Outdoor mounting on a LoRa gateway for connecting sensors in agriculture or environmental monitoring
• Elevated mounting location on mast or roof for maximum line of sight and optimal radio coverage in the field
• Emergency communication with Meshtastic in areas without cellular coverage through improved antenna range

Documentation:

• Datasheet

Technical data:

• Manufacturer: Dragino
• Manufacturer SKU: BLG-AN-040-R-868
• Frequency range: 863 – 870 MHz
• Average antenna gain: 3 dBi
• VSWR: ≤ 2.0
• Efficiency: > 65 %
• Beamwidth: 360° (omnidirectional)
• Impedance: 50 Ω
• Polarization: Vertical
• Material: Fiberglass
• Antenna side connector: N-Type Male
• Cable side connector: RP-SMA Plug
• Adapter cable length: 60 cm
• Product dimensions: Ø 22 × 400 mm (Antenna)
• Packaging dimensions: 445 × 110 × 50 mm
• Gross weight: 505 g

Scope of delivery:

• 1× Dragino BLG-AN-040-R-868 Fiberglass LoRa Antenna
• 1× N-Female to RP-SMA Plug Adapter Cable (60 cm)
• 1× Mounting Bracket Set