868MHz LoRa Horizon Antenna SMA M Flexible 17cm

The Gizont 868 MHz LoRa antenna is a flexible stubby antenna with SMA male connector, particularly suitable for use with Meshtastic devices and LoRa modules. The antenna is recommended in the Meshtastic community and has established itself as a reliable upgrade option compared to the standard supplied antennas. Numerous users report an immediate improvement in reception and transmission quality after switching to this antenna. The improved radiation allows the communication range in the mesh network to be noticeably extended.

Recommended Accessories:

• Adapter RP SMA Male to SMA Female

Features:

• Flexible antenna rod made of carbon steel with automatic shape retention maintains its form reliably even after bending
• Compact size of 16.7 cm length and only 14 g weight makes it ideally suited for portable Meshtastic devices
• Low standing wave ratio of typically 1.1 – 1.5 at 868 MHz ensures particularly efficient and low-loss signal transmission
• Wide operating temperature range from –40 °C to +60 °C enables reliable usage under extreme conditions
• SMA male connector offers direct compatibility with most LoRa boards and Meshtastic devices
• Recommended by the Meshtastic community and confirmed by numerous independent VNA measurements as correctly tuned to 868 MHz

Application Examples:

• Range upgrade for Meshtastic nodes by replacing the supplied standard antenna with this more powerful version
• Mobile use on portable LoRa devices thanks to flexible antenna rod and light weight
• Improvement of reception quality at stationary LoRa gateways and repeaters indoors
• Emergency communication with Meshtastic in remote areas without cellular coverage
• IoT sensor connection via LoRa with increased range in agriculture or environmental monitoring

Technical Data:

• Manufacturer: Gizont
• Manufacturer SKU: SMA800
• Frequency range: 868 MHz
• VSWR: 1.1 – 1.5 typical (Community-verified)
• Maximum input power: 20 W
• Impedance: 50 Ω
• Polarization: Vertical
• Material: Carbon steel (flexible, automatic shape retention)
• Connector: SMA Male
• Operating temperature: –40 °C to +60 °C
• Product dimensions: 167 mm (length)
• Product weight: 14 g
• Package dimensions: 167 × 10 × 10 mm
• Gross weight: 14 g

Scope of Delivery:

• 1× Gizont 868 MHz LoRa Antenna SMA Male