Heltec MeshTower
High-power Meshtastic relay/repeater kit with nRF52840 + SX1262 LoRa, 18V/10W solar panel, 3x2800mAh battery pack, IP66 aluminum enclosure, and 5.5dBi fiberglass antenna.
$209.00
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Specifications
Components
Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 ARM Cortex-M4 MCU with Bluetooth 5
Semtech SX1262 LoRa transceiver supporting 863-928 MHz with +22 dBm output
Overview
The Heltec MeshTower is a complete outdoor Meshtastic relay/repeater kit built on the MeshSolar platform. It combines the nRF52840 + SX1262 LoRa radio with a rugged IP66 aluminum enclosure, 18V/10W solar panel, and 3x2800mAh battery pack for autonomous off-grid mesh network deployment.
Key Features
- MeshSolar core — nRF52840 MCU with SX1262 LoRa transceiver (21±1 dBm TX power)
- 18V/10W solar panel (320 x 230 mm) with MPPT charging
- 3x2800mAh lithium battery pack for extended autonomous operation
- IP66 waterproof aluminum enclosure (125 x 125 x 52 mm)
- N-interface 5.5dBi fiberglass antenna for maximum range
- Optional GPS sensor for location reporting
- External SMA antenna port for antenna flexibility
- Included accessories — 2.4G rubber BLE antenna, GPS antenna, mounting hardware
Variants
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| With GPS / 863-870 MHz | ~$209 |
| With GPS / 902-928 MHz | ~$209 |
| Without GPS / 863-870 MHz | ~$202 |
| Without GPS / 902-928 MHz | ~$202 |
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| MCU | nRF52840 |
| LoRa Chip | SX1262 |
| LoRa Bands | 863-870 MHz, 902-928 MHz |
| TX Power | 21±1 dBm |
| Battery | 3x2800mAh lithium cells |
| Solar Panel | 18V / 10W |
| Input Voltage | 18-24V DC |
| Enclosure | IP66 aluminum alloy |
| Enclosure Size | 125 (+40) x 125 x 52 mm |
| Solar Panel Size | 320 x 230 mm |
| Weight | 140g (enclosure) |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 60°C |
| Antenna | N-interface 5.5dBi fiberglass |
Use Cases
- Meshtastic relay node — extend mesh network coverage in remote areas
- Solar-powered repeater — autonomous relay requiring no external power
- Environmental monitoring station — deploy sensors in off-grid locations
- Emergency communication hub — resilient communication during disasters
Use Cases
4LoRa Mesh Networking
Building off-grid mesh communication networks using LoRa radio for text messaging, location sharing, and sensor data relay without cellular or internet infrastructure.
Off-Grid Communication
Text messaging and data exchange in areas without cellular or internet coverage.
Environmental Monitoring
Monitoring environmental conditions like temperature, humidity, air quality, and weather data using remote sensors.
Remote Sensor Nodes
Deploy wireless sensor nodes in remote locations using LoRa, NB-IoT, or cellular connectivity.
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