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## Purchase a Radio
## Hardware
### Purchasing
#### Purchase radio
The easiest way is to [buy a device with the software already installed](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001178678568.html). Other devices are [available](/docs/hardware/supported/tbeam). In the Americas get the 915MHz version, in Europe the 868MHz, or Asia 923MHz. See this listing by [The Things Network](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/docs/lorawan/frequencies-by-country.html) for frequencies by specific countries.
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Purchase Hardware
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#### Purchase battery
## Setup the Radio
#### Purchase other accessories
### Initial Setup
#### Setup the Radio
When it arrives, install your antenna and make sure you install the battery correctly. Reversing the battery can damage your device. Make sure the antenna is on when you power up the board.