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LoRa LoRaWAN Helium 12dBi
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DSWF 868MHz 12dBi (37.5cm)

DSWF | Part: DSWF-868-12dbi-37.5

$3.44USD

Large 868 MHz antenna with exaggerated gain claim. Only 170mm of internal element is active; remainder is empty housing. Poor VSWR performance makes this antenna unsuitable for serious use.

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This antenna was tested by the community and is not recommended for use with mesh networking devices.

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Key Specifications

  • Frequency862-876 MHz
  • Connector TypeSMA Male
  • VSWR (915MHz)N/A
  • CategoryPortable Antennas
  • Gain12 dBi(exaggerated)
  • Length375 mm
  • Width13 mm

Test Results

Test #1

VSWR Measurements

850MHz

VSWR: 3.52:1

869MHz

VSWR: 2.38:1

891MHz

VSWR: 1.63:1

Notes from test

Best result straight. Tested on 1 antenna using nanoVNA V2. Only 170mm of the antenna is active; the remaining 200mm is empty plastic housing.

Tested By

Kirosbr on 2024-06-20

Test #2

VSWR Measurements

824MHz

VSWR: 2.22:1

869MHz

VSWR: 3.80:1

880MHz

VSWR: 4.368:1

Notes from test

Best result at 90° bend. Tested on 1 antenna using nanoVNA V2. Only 170mm of the antenna is active; the remaining 200mm is empty plastic housing.

Tested By

Kirosbr on 2024-06-20

Manufacturer Information

Brand

DSWF

Part Number

DSWF-868-12dbi-37.5

Frequency Specification

862-876 MHz

Connector Type

SMA Male

Description

LoRa LoRaWAN Helium 12dBi

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