EU868 LoRa Antennas for Meshtastic & MeshCore
The single biggest range improvement you can make to any Meshtastic or MeshCore device is upgrading the antenna. A properly tuned EU868 antenna delivers more range than any firmware setting or device placement ever will.
Every antenna below is specifically tuned for the 868 MHz frequency band — no wideband compromises. The outdoor omni-directional models (3–9 dBi) are manufactured by McGill Microwave Systems (UK), achieving a VSWR of 1.5:1 or better — meaning over 97% of your transmit power reaches the air instead of reflecting back into your radio.
Which Antenna Do I Need?
| Use case | Recommended antenna | Gain | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portable upgrade — better range for your WisMesh Pocket, TAP, or handheld | Meshtastic/LoRa Antenna | 2.6 dBi | €9.95 |
| Balcony or window — small outdoor antenna, easy install | 3 dBi Tuned Antenna | 3 dBi | €53.40 |
| Rooftop — best value — our most popular outdoor antenna | 6 dBi Tuned Antenna | 6 dBi | €65.28 |
| Rooftop — maximum range — for flat terrain (NL, BE, DE) | 9 dBi Tuned Antenna | 9 dBi | €99.95 |
| Point-to-point link — connecting two specific locations | 8.5 dBi Directional Antenna | 8.5 dBi | €146.81 |
Not sure which antenna fits your setup? Read our Complete EU868 Antenna Guide for a detailed comparison with range estimates and installation tips.
Connector & Adapter Info
All McGill outdoor antennas use an N-Male connector. To connect them to a Meshtastic device, you'll need either:
- An N-Female to SMA-RP-Male adapter (€9.98) for a direct connection to devices with RP-SMA ports (Repeater Mini)
- An LMR-400 coaxial cable for longer runs between antenna and device (recommended for rooftop installations)
The compact 2.6 dBi portable antenna has an N-Male connector and also requires the adapter above to connect to handheld devices.
All antennas are compatible with Meshtastic, MeshCore, Helium, LoRaWAN, and any other EU868 device or gateway.
