EU868 LoRa Antennas for Meshtastic & MeshCore

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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.