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id: antennas
title: LoRa Antennas
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description: Community favorites, testing teports, general considerations, and other resources for antennas for Meshtastic devices
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sidebar_label: Antennas
sidebar_position: 2
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## Pages
[Antenna Testing](./testing.mdx)<br></br>
Guidance for testing and using your antennas.
[Antenna Reports](./antenna-report.mdx)<br></br>
Community submitted SWR testing.
[Antenna Selection](./lora-antennas.mdx)<br></br>
Considerations for choosing an antenna.
[Additional Resources](./resources.mdx)<br></br>
Antenna designs, tools, and coverage simulators.
## Community Favorites
These antennas have garnered positive feedback and frequent recommendations within our community. However, we encourage you to conduct your own research to ensure the best choice for your needs. We are not responsible for individual experiences or results.
### Compact / Handheld
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| Frequency | Model | Purchase Links |
| :--: | :--: | :--: |
| 915 or 868 | GIZONT 17cm | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804421300249.html) |
| 915 or 868 | GIZONT 20cm | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804397374144.html) |
| 915 | LINX ANT-916-CW-HW-SMA | [Mouser](https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity-Linx-Technologies/ANT-916-CW-HW-SMA?qs=PKuFCuYbGOfeZQiEfd4fWA%3D%3D) [DigiKey](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/te-connectivity-linx/ANT-916-CW-HW-SMA/2694126) |
| 915 | ZIISOR TX915-JKS-20 | [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801688016561.html) |
| 915 | CDEBYTE TX915-JKD-20 (5-pack)| [AliExpress](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803106771365.html) |
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### Base Station / Repeater
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| Frequency | Model | Purchase Links |
| :--: | :--: | :--: |
| 915 | Alfa AOA-915-5ACM | [Rokland](https://store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application) |
| 915 | Rokland 32" 5.8 dBi | [Rokland](https://store.rokland.com/collections/802-11ah-wi-fi-halow/products/5-8-dbi-n-male-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-large-profile-32-height-for-helium-rak-miner-2-nebra-indoor-bobcat) |
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### Automotive
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| Frequency | Model | Purchase Links |
| :--: | :--: | :--: |
| 915 | Laird MA9-5N | [DigiKey](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/te-connectivity-laird/MA9-5N/3486940) |
| 915 | Taoglas TI.16.5F11 | [DigiKey](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/taoglas-limited/TI-16-5F11/3724558) |
