Getting Started with Meshtastic - Antennas

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This video for the Getting Started with Meshtastic series covers antennas and how to find the best one that fits your needs. 👍SUPPORT👍 If you're finding the videos informative and useful, please consider supporting TC² ☕ https://ko-fi.com/thecommschannel ==Affiliate Links== Please know, I may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the affiliate links below. NanoVNA: https://amzn.to/3uuX9a8 Antennas I've Tested: ➡️ ALFA AOA-915-5ACM https://store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application?ref=tc2 ➡️ 5 dBi + IPEX to SMA from Amazon - https://amzn.to/3rCbdxk ➡️ Taoglas from Mouser - https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Taoglas/TD.95.6H31?qs=zW32dvEIR3v%2F0pUXZ6ZcsA%3D%3D ➡️ TX915-JKD-20 - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803106771365.html Links to pages mentioned in the video: Mestastic Docs page for Antennas: https://meshtastic.org/docs/hardware/antennas/ Github page with antenna testing: https://github.com/RicInNewMexico/Meshtastic-Antenna-Reports Radio Horizon Calculator (Used for the curvature of the earth calculation) https://www.everythingrf.com/rf-calculators/line-of-sight-calculator Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:14 Frequency 3:05 Tested Antennas 3:40 SWR Charts 5:04 Gain 5:26 Radiation Patterns 7:24 Yagi 7:50 Curvature of the Earth 8:16 Connectors --------------------------------- Looking for Meshtastic Gear? https://store.rokland.com/pages/meshtastic-hardware-rak-lilygo?ref=tc2 #Meshtastic #TheCommsChannel ---------------------------------- 🛍️ Merch now available! https://thecommschannel.myshopify.com/ ☕Support the Channel: https://ko-fi.com/thecommschannel 📚 Resources & Links: Website: https://www.thecommschannel.com/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecommschannel Meshtastic Gear: https://store.rokland.com/pages/meshtastic-hardware-rak-lilygo?ref=tc2 Support the Channel: https://ko-fi.com/thecommschannel 💬 Join the Community! Discord Server: https://discord.gg/XGhftQw9Mt 👍 Social Media: Follow on Twitter: @TheCommsChannel Instagram: @TheCommsChannel 📄 Disclaimers: Affiliate Links: Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Product Reviews: Products featured in this video were provided by the manufacturer for review. My opinions are my own and are not influenced by any sponsorship or partnership agreements. Full Disclaimer: Please be sure to review our full disclaimer before watching or reading content from The Comms Channel - https://www.thecommschannel.com/disclaimer/