Recommended Base Station VHF/UHF Radios
Recommended Base Station VHF/UHF Radios
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NEW Radio & Antenna Recommendation -
Baofeng 5RM & Radtel RHD-771s from Amazon
Prices have been fluctuating ahead of the huge price increases coming due to tariffs - act now !
This version of the Radio comes with both chargers, is Tri-Band & 10 watts
And has one button "Weather Radio"
The Radtel antenna is a true Tri-Band high performance antenna for an incredible price
Baofeng 5RM Radio - $23.74
Radtel RHD-771s Antenna - $9.99
Total $33.73
Yes, you can purchase this antenna for the Baofeng 5RM or UV-5R you already have for $9.99!!
MESHTASTIC Equipment Options
SenseCAP Card T1000E (Credit Card Sized Device)
Price ~$40.00 each plus shipping via SEEED Studio, ~$50.00 via Amazon
Connectivity - USB, Bluetooth, IP65-rated, Magnetic USB / Charging Cable included, Onboard Temp, GPS & light sensors, Snap Hook available $1.99 (2 hooks are free if you purchase 2 T1000-E)
Backorder possible from Seeed Studio. Could arrive faster and less expensive via Amazon.
Pro – small form factor, use outdoors waterproof, speaker, temp, gps and light sensors, fully assembled
Cons - No Wifi (no MQQT suport), missing screen, shorter life ~2 days, Bluetooth only connectivity
Case Option 1 (Green)
Case Option 2 (Upgraded N30 Case)
Heltec ESP32 LoRa V3
Price Amazon ~$50.00 (case, board, 3000mAh battery, & antenna) each, 2 for ~$80.00
Display Screen to read messages
Connectivity USB, Bluetooth, or Wifi
Large 3000mAh battery
Pros - OLED Screen, longer battery life, Wifi connectivity (MQQT support) in lieu of Bluetooth, longer range, colors available
Cons - Kit must assemble, no gps or other sensors (can use phone’s gps & WX), not waterproof
Amazon Case Option 1 (Green) - Single Pack Purchase Link
Amazon Case Option 1 (Green) - 2-Pack Purchase Link
Amazon Case Option 2 (N30) - Single Pack Purchase Link
RAKwireless Wismesh Repeater Mini: Solar + Battery + Node all-in-one PID
RAKwireless Wismesh Repeater Mini: Solar + Battery + Node all-in-one PID
Price ~$110.00 from the Rokland Store
The WisMesh Repeater Mini is a pre-connected, solar-powered Meshtastic relay designed to expand LoRa mesh networks in remote or off-grid environments.
Key Features
Key Features
✅ Pre-Flashed & Ready to Use
RAK4631 Core Module: Nordic nRF52840 MCU (32-bit ARM® Cortex-M4F, 64 MHz) with Semtech SX1262 LoRa® transceiver.
Pre-Configured Firmware: Meshtastic firmware pre-installed for instant deployment.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0: Pair and configure via the Meshtastic mobile app.
✅ Solar-Powered Durability
IP67-Rated Enclosure: ABS UL94V-0 flame-retardant casing with RP-SMA antenna connector.
Integrated Solar Panel: Sustain off-grid operation with sunlight charging.
3200 mAh Li-Ion Battery: Long-lasting power for continuous relay functionality.
✅ Versatile Mounting Options
Swapable Brackets: Choose wall or pole mounts for flexible installation.
Compact Design: 150mm x 100mm x 50mm enclosure for portable or fixed setups.
✅ High-Performance Antenna
WisMesh Blade Antenna: Omnidirectional, vertically polarized LoRa antenna, with RP-SMA connection.
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