{"product_id":"hexaspot-tactical-gooseneck-antenna-868mhz","title":"Hexaspot Tactical Gooseneck Antenna 868 MHz for Meshtastic \u0026 MeshCore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tactical antenna that stays exactly where you bend it.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositionable gooseneck:\u003c\/strong\u003e the metal aluminium neck holds whatever angle you bend it into. Unlike spring-back whip antennas, this one stays in position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuned for 868 MHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e optimised for the EU868 band used by all European Meshtastic and MeshCore devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty build:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 115 grams with a metal neck and rugged housing. This antenna is built to take knocks, drops, and field abuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMA-Male connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e screws directly onto the WisMesh Pocket V2, WisMesh TAP V2, and any other device with an SMA-Female port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOmni-directional radiation pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e full coverage in all directions when upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide operating range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -40°C to +85°C, suitable for all European conditions year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGooseneck vs Flexible Whip: Which One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell both, and they serve different purposes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTactical Gooseneck (this antenna)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flexible-lora-antenna-868mhz\"\u003eFlexible Whip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBending behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolds the position you set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprings back straight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~115 g, heavy-duty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, pocket-friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle mounts, fixed angles, tactical rigs, backpack straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEveryday carry, portable use, pockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal aluminium neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible rubber whip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e€29,95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e€13,95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the gooseneck if you want the antenna to hold a set position. Choose the whip if you want the lightest option for pocket carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Devices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wismesh-pocket-v2-ready-to-use-meshtastic-device\"\u003eWisMesh Pocket V2\u003c\/a\u003e: direct fit on the SMA-Female port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wismesh-tap-v2\"\u003eWisMesh TAP V2\u003c\/a\u003e: direct fit on the SMA-Female port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny Meshtastic or MeshCore device with an SMA-Female connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevices with IPEX\/U.FL connectors (Heltec V3, V4, WisBlock kits) via an IPEX-to-SMA pigtail cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Focused 868 MHz Antenna?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 863 to 870 MHz (EU868)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 dBi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVSWR:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRadiation pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omni-directional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMA-Male\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm at the thickest point, ~14 mm at the connector base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 115 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal aluminium gooseneck, holds set position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -40°C to +85°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95% at 25°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Hexaspot Tactical Gooseneck Antenna 868 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wismesh-pocket-v2-ready-to-use-meshtastic-device\"\u003eWisMesh Pocket V2\u003c\/a\u003e (€99): the natural companion. Screw on the gooseneck and set the angle that works for your carry style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wismesh-tap-v2\"\u003eWisMesh TAP V2\u003c\/a\u003e (€117): for staff and serious users who want the touchscreen handheld with a positionable antenna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flexible-lora-antenna-868mhz\"\u003eFlexible LoRa Whip Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e (€17,95): the lighter alternative for pocket carry, available in SMA and RP-SMA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hexaspot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57776200810827,"sku":"868-TACTICAL","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/8404\/0612\/files\/GeneratedImageJuly06_2026-10_28AM-2.jpg?v=1783327178","url":"https:\/\/hexaspot.com\/products\/hexaspot-tactical-gooseneck-antenna-868mhz","provider":"Hexaspot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}