--- id: range-tests title: Range Tests slug: /overview/range-tests sidebar_label: Range Tests sidebar_position: 4 description: "Explore Meshtastic's impressive range achievements with detailed modem settings and device configurations for both ground and air records." --- import Tabs from "@theme/Tabs"; import TabItem from "@theme/TabItem"; #### Current Ground Record: 331km - **Range:** 331km (205 miles) - **Record Holders:** _MartinR7_ & _alleg_ - **Source:** [reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/comments/1fnduwo/mountain_to_mountain_331_km/)
Modem Settings
Default Very Long Slow - **Frequency:** 868MHz - **Bandwidth:** 62.5 - **Spread Factor:** 12 - **Coding Rate:** 4/8
Node A
- **Device:** [RAK4631 Core](/docs/hardware/devices/rak-wireless/wisblock/core-module/?rakcore=RAK4631)+[RAK19003](/docs/hardware/devices/rak-wireless/wisblock/base-board/?rakbase=RAK19003)+[RAK1906](/docs/hardware/devices/rak-wireless/wisblock/peripherals/?rakmodules=Sensors#rak1906-environment-sensor)+[INA219](/docs/configuration/module/telemetry/#currently-supported-sensor-types) - **Firmware Version:** 2.3.6 - **Antenna:** 55cm collinear 868mhz (AliExpress)
Node B
- **Device:** [RAK4631 Core](/docs/hardware/devices/rak-wireless/wisblock/core-module/?rakcore=RAK4631)+[RAK19003](/docs/hardware/devices/rak-wireless/wisblock/base-board/?rakbase=RAK19003)+[RAK1901](/docs/hardware/devices/rak-wireless/wisblock/peripherals/?rakmodules=Sensors#rak1901-temperature-and-humidity-sensor) - **Firmware Version:** 2.4.2 - **Antenna:** RAKARJ17 Node A Node B Map Map2 Path Trace #### Previous Ground Record: 254km - **Range:** 254km (158 miles) - **Record Holders:** _kboxlabs_ - **Source:** [Meshtastic Discourse](https://meshtastic.discourse.group/t/practical-range-test-results/692/137)
Modem Settings
Default Long_Fast - **Frequency:** 915MHz - **Bandwidth:** 250 - **Spread Factor:** 11 - **Coding Rate:** 4/8
Node A
- **Device:** [RAK4631 Core](/docs/hardware/devices/rak-wireless/wisblock/core-module/?rakcore=RAK4631) with [RAK 5005-O Base Board](/docs/hardware/devices/rak-wireless/wisblock/base-board/?rakbase=RAK5005-O) - **Firmware Version:** 2.1.17 - **Antenna:** 902-928MHz 5.8 dBi Slinkdsco Outdoor
Node B
- **Device:** [RAK4631 Core](/docs/hardware/devices/rak-wireless/wisblock/core-module/?rakcore=RAK4631) with [RAK 19003 Mini Base Board](/docs/hardware/devices/rak-wireless/wisblock/base-board/?rakbase=RAK19003) - **Firmware Version:** 2.1.18 - **Antenna:** Standard LoRa 915MHz 60mm 2dBi Omnidirectional Sending Node Receiving Node Geographic Locations #### Previous Record 166km - **Range:** 166km (103 miles) - **Record Holder:** _PuzzledPancake_ - **Source:** [Meshtastic Discourse](https://meshtastic.discourse.group/t/practical-range-test-results/692/44)
Modem Settings
- **Frequency:** 868MHz - **Bandwidth:** 125 - **Spread Factor:** 12 - **Coding Rate:** 4/8
Node A
- **Device:** [LILYGO TTGO T-Beam w/ SX1262](/docs/hardware/devices/lilygo/tbeam/?t-beam=sx1262) - **Firmware Version:** 1.2 - **Antenna:** [868MHz 5dBi Antenna](https://ivent.co.nz/product/category/1000/868mhz%205dbi%20antenna%20193mm%20black%20sma%20%28m%29/38646)
Node B
- **Device:** [LILYGO TTGO T-Beam w/ SX1262](/docs/hardware/devices/lilygo/tbeam/?t-beam=sx1262) - **Firmware Version:** 1.2 - **Antenna:** [868MHz Vertical 6dBi](https://ivent.co.nz/product/category/1000/868mhz%20vertical%206dbi%20antenna/38606) ![Topographical Map](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/meshtastic/optimized/2X/a/a0a26e4d40a5b9ccba9185eb70e2eaf66f0b0587_2_1380x888.jpeg) ![Node A](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/meshtastic/optimized/2X/9/99ec4bcc18b21f4e95ac1bcc0592b608c9c4f567_2_1332x1000.jpeg) ![Node B](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/meshtastic/optimized/2X/1/1c8bd5fc41f7bab925404b657a9c481882de9313_2_1332x1000.jpeg)
Resources Used
- http://www.heywhatsthat.com
#### Current Air Record: 206km - **Range:** 206km (128 miles) - **Record Holders:** _StarWatcher, CVR, rook, kboxlabs_ - **Source:** [Meshtastic Discourse](https://meshtastic.discourse.group/t/practical-range-test-results/692/130)
Modem Settings
Default Long_Fast - **Frequency:** 915MHz - **Bandwidth:** 250 - **Spread Factor:** 11 - **Coding Rate:** 4/8
Node A
- **Device:** [LILYGO TTGO T-Beam](/docs/hardware/devices/lilygo/tbeam/?t-beam=1.1) - **Firmware Version:** 2.1.10 - **Antenna:** Stock Antenna
Node B
- **Device:** [LILYGO TTGO T-Beam](/docs/hardware/devices/lilygo/tbeam/?t-beam=1.1) - **Firmware Version:** 2.1.10 (modified to place GPS in flight mode) - **Antenna:** Stock Antenna Nodes and Balloon App Screenshots