{"product_id":"high-power-module-for-lora-with-sx1262-sky66122-booster","title":"High Power Module for LoRa with SX1262 + SKY66122 Booster","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHigh-power LoRa hardware capable of up to 1W (30 dBm) output\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eRAK13302\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the High Power Module for LoRa?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Power Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e for LoRa with SX1262 + SKY66122 Booster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a WisBlock add-on for extending Meshtastic, LoRa P2P, and LoRaWAN® links. It combines the Semtech SX1262 transceiver, SKY66122 RF front-end booster, and an integrated RF filter to provide hardware capability of up to 1W (30 dBm) output with improved receiver sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module mounts on a compatible WisBlock IO slot and adds higher-power radio capability to an existing WisBlock or WisMesh design. It is not a complete node; a compatible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.rakwireless.com\/collections\/wisblock-core?intsource=rak_store\u0026amp;intmedium=organic\u0026amp;intcampaign=1w_module_for_lora_with_sx1262_sky66122_booster_product_page%20\u0026amp;intterm=wisblock_core\u0026amp;intcontent=store_link\"\u003eWisBlock Core\u003c\/a\u003e, baseboard, antenna, and power source are also required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo versions provide the same RF performance but use different power arrangements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Powered:\u003c\/strong\u003e An onboard boost circuit generates the amplifier’s required 5V from the baseboard supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal 5V DC Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e The amplifier receives regulated 5V DC through a dedicated module connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its higher power consumption, the RAK13302 High Power Module for LoRa requires a 5 V supply and cannot operate from 3.3 V alone. The module is available in two hardware versions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a battery with the WisBlock Base Board (recommended to have USB or Solar Charging 5V for continuous operation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal 5 V supply via its power connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis changed from the previous version of the RAK13302 module, where you could select the power source. In the new hardware version, you cannot switch anymore between the two power sources; there are two different modules, one for battery supply and one for external 5V supply. Make sure you order the correct version.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis module is FCC-certified for operation in the US915 band. The current FCC-certified configuration has a maximum output of approximately 24.5 dBm (about 280 mW), which is below the 30 dBm hardware maximum. FCC ID: 2AF6B-13302. Due to transmission power restrictions in other regions (e.g., EU), the 863-870 MHz variant should not be used at the module's maximum output.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You Need the High Power Module for LoRa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module helps maintain communication where standard-power nodes struggle with distance, terrain, sparse coverage, or obstructions. Its modular format also lets teams strengthen an existing WisBlock deployment without redesigning the complete node.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy it’s useful:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFewer Coverage Gaps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps distant or obstructed nodes reachable across demanding deployment areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimpler Upgrades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds higher-power communication without replacing the existing modular node design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Power Planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports self-powered nodes and integrations with an available regulated supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Consistent Links:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces retransmissions and intermittent connectivity across weak communication paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable Deployments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves room for sensors, positioning, and other WisBlock functions on one platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of the High Power Module for LoRa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on Semtech’s SX1262 LoRa chip (offers lower receive power and stronger integration for modern long-range deployments)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes SKY66122 booster for LoRa connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliant with LoRaWAN specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 902–928 MHz and 863-870 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivation by OTAA\/ABP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware capable of up to 1W (30 dBm) LoRa output for LoRaWAN and (Point-to-Point) P2P connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeshtastic firmware compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupply Voltage: 5.0 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Temp: –40 °C to 85 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompetitive Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAKwireless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Power Module for LoRa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (This product)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLILYGO T-Beam 1W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeltec LoRa Node Modules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 1W (30 dBm) hardware, with dedicated booster (SKY66122)*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 32 dBm (~1.6 W) RF output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically lower power (e.g., 21–28 dBm in V3\/V4 boards) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChipset \/ Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemtech SX1262 + SKY66122 booster, 5 V supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESP32-S3 + Semtech SX1262 with high-power RF stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses SX1262 in newer boards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires 5 V due to the high-power output stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaries (often 3.3 V or battery)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly standard node voltage (3.3 V)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcosystem Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModular upgrade path, WisBlock\/WisMesh ecosystem, Meshtastic compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDev-board approach, ESP32 + LoRa board, less upgrade, modular component focus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloper module board, IoT dev-board focus rather than high-power module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferentiators \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-power module with hardware capable of up to 1W (30 dBm), receives boost and filter for better sensitivity, upgrade path for users already in the ecosystem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoards with 1W output exist, but may be less modular or less ecosystem-upgrade focused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong dev-board environment, but not always 1W or upgrade-path module oriented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Takeaways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for modular, high-power deployments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter for prototyping, not scaling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter for prototyping, not scaling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Hardware maximum. Certified operating power depends on region. In the US it is approximately 24.5 dBm \/ 280 mW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse Case Examples for High Power Module for LoRa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for IoT networks that demand strong signal performance and long-distance communication in real-world environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Case #1: Long-Range Environmental Monitoring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smart agriculture team deployed LoRa-based field sensors powered by this high-power module for LoRa connectivity to collect data across wide farmlands. The module's higher-power output helped ensure uninterrupted coverage in remote areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Case #2: City-Wide Lighting Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA municipal project used the WisBlock High Power Module for LoRa to link hundreds of streetlights under one network. The high receiver sensitivity allowed consistent operation across urban blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery Powered Variant\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pc RAK13302 WisBlock module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pc PCB antenna for LoRa (MHF1 Connector）\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 set screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal 5V Powered Variant\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pc RAK13302 WisBlock module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pc PCB antenna for LoRa (MHF1 Connector）\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pc Amplifier Connection Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 set screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an \u003cstrong\u003eadd-on module\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compatible \u003cstrong\u003eWisBlock Core\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWisBlock Base Board\u003c\/strong\u003e are required to build a complete node and are \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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