Hexaspot Tactical Gooseneck Antenna 868 MHz for Meshtastic & MeshCore

The tactical antenna that stays exactly where you bend it. The Hexaspot Tactical Gooseneck Antenna is a heavy-duty 868 MHz antenna with a metal aluminium gooseneck that holds any position you set. Point it straight up while walking, fold it flat against your pack while climbing, angle it around an obstacle at a fixed position. It stays put until you move it again.

This is a different tool than a springy whip antenna. Where flexible whips bounce back straight, the tactical gooseneck is positionable. That makes it the preferred choice for vehicle mounts, fixed installations at awkward angles, tactical carry setups, and any situation where you want the antenna to hold a specific orientation.

Tuned specifically for the 868 MHz band. Not a relabelled 915 MHz antenna, not a wideband compromise. Designed for European Meshtastic and MeshCore use, with the Hexaspot mark on the base.

Key Features

• Positionable gooseneck: the metal aluminium neck holds whatever angle you bend it into. Unlike spring-back whip antennas, this one stays in position.
• Tuned for 868 MHz: optimised for the EU868 band used by all European Meshtastic and MeshCore devices.
• Heavy-duty build: approximately 115 grams with a metal neck and rugged housing. This antenna is built to take knocks, drops, and field abuse.
• SMA-Male connector: screws directly onto the WisMesh Pocket V2, WisMesh TAP V2, and any other device with an SMA-Female port.
• Omni-directional radiation pattern: full coverage in all directions when upright.
• Wide operating range: -40°C to +85°C, suitable for all European conditions year-round.

Gooseneck vs Flexible Whip: Which One?

We sell both, and they serve different purposes:

Choose the gooseneck if you want the antenna to hold a set position. Choose the whip if you want the lightest option for pocket carry.

Compatible Devices

• WisMesh Pocket V2: direct fit on the SMA-Female port
• WisMesh TAP V2: direct fit on the SMA-Female port
• Any Meshtastic or MeshCore device with an SMA-Female connector
• Devices with IPEX/U.FL connectors (Heltec V3, V4, WisBlock kits) via an IPEX-to-SMA pigtail cable

Why a Focused 868 MHz Antenna?

You will find similar-looking antennas online advertised for 600 MHz to 2700 MHz. A wider spectrum sounds better, but the opposite is true: antennas tuned to a narrow band segment significantly outperform wideband antennas within that segment. This antenna covers the 863 to 870 MHz range and nothing else, which is exactly why it performs.

Specs

• Frequency range: 863 to 870 MHz (EU868)
• Gain: 4 dBi
• VSWR: ≤2.0
• Radiation pattern: Omni-directional
• Impedance: 50Ω
• Connector: SMA-Male
• Length: 29 cm
• Diameter: 16 mm at the thickest point, ~14 mm at the connector base
• Weight: approximately 115 grams
• Neck: Metal aluminium gooseneck, holds set position
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Humidity tolerance: 95% at 25°C

What's in the Box

• 1 × Hexaspot Tactical Gooseneck Antenna 868 MHz

Pair It With

• WisMesh Pocket V2 (€99): the natural companion. Screw on the gooseneck and set the angle that works for your carry style.
• WisMesh TAP V2 (€117): for staff and serious users who want the touchscreen handheld with a positionable antenna.
• Flexible LoRa Whip Antenna (€17,95): the lighter alternative for pocket carry, available in SMA and RP-SMA.