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| WisMesh Unifiy Enclosure 910422 | | WisMesh Unifiy Enclosure 910422 | ||
| $72.50 | | $72.50 | ||
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| ALFA AOA-915-5ACM | | ALFA AOA-915-5ACM | ||
| $27.74 | | $27.74 | ||
| [www.amazon.ca/dp/B08H8J6ZV6 Link] | | [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08H8J6ZV6 Link] | ||
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| Antenna Coax Cable | | Antenna Coax Cable | ||
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| 3000mAh + Battery | | 3000mAh + Battery | ||
| $16.00 | | $16.00 | ||
| [www.amazon.com/3000mAh-Rechargable-Protection-Insulated-Development/dp/B08T6GT7DV Link] | | [https://www.amazon.com/3000mAh-Rechargable-Protection-Insulated-Development/dp/B08T6GT7DV Link] | ||
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| Battery Protection | | Battery Protection | ||
| VoltaicEnclosures Li-ion PCM | | VoltaicEnclosures Li-ion PCM | ||
| $7.50 | | $7.50 | ||
| [www.etsy.com/listing/1421193059 Link] | | [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1421193059 Link] | ||
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| Vent | | Vent | ||
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| aliexpress.com/item/1005006370919409.html | | aliexpress.com/item/1005006370919409.html | ||
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''Approximate total cost: $173.03 CAD'' | |||
== Solar Node – Cheaper Enclosure == | == Solar Node – Cheaper Enclosure == | ||
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| Solar Oxygenator Pump | | Solar Oxygenator Pump | ||
| $32.00 | | $32.00 | ||
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| ALFA AOA-915-5ACM | | ALFA AOA-915-5ACM | ||
| $27.74 | | $27.74 | ||
| [www.amazon.ca/dp/B08H8J6ZV6 Link] | | [https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08H8J6ZV6 Link] | ||
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| Antenna Coax Cable | | Antenna Coax Cable | ||
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| 3000mAh + Battery | | 3000mAh + Battery | ||
| $16.00 | | $16.00 | ||
| [www.amazon.com/3000mAh-Rechargable-Protection-Insulated-Development/dp/B08T6GT7DV Link] | | [https://www.amazon.com/3000mAh-Rechargable-Protection-Insulated-Development/dp/B08T6GT7DV Link] | ||
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| Battery Protection | | Battery Protection | ||
| VoltaicEnclosures Li-ion PCM | | VoltaicEnclosures Li-ion PCM | ||
| $7.00 | | $7.00 | ||
| [www.etsy.com/listing/1421193059 Link] | | [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1421193059 Link] | ||
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| Vent | | Vent | ||
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| aliexpress.com/item/1005006370919409.html | | aliexpress.com/item/1005006370919409.html | ||
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''Approximate total cost: $135.00 CAD'' | |||
== Better Antenna – Tested & Recommended == | == Better Antenna – Tested & Recommended == | ||
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| HOgardenME 12 dBi Fibreglass | | HOgardenME 12 dBi Fibreglass | ||
| $36.36 | | $36.36 | ||
| [a.co/d/99ZiR10 Link] | | [https://a.co/d/99ZiR10 Link] | ||
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| Antenna Mount | | Antenna Mount | ||
| Double Antenna Mast Clamp | | Double Antenna Mast Clamp | ||
| $19.99 | | $19.99 | ||
| [a.co/d/j1GZmcP Link] | | [https://a.co/d/j1GZmcP Link] | ||
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| Antenna Coax Cable – Node to Enclosure Mount | | Antenna Coax Cable – Node to Enclosure Mount | ||
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| aliexpress.com/item/1005005275644347.html | | aliexpress.com/item/1005005275644347.html | ||
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== Better Antenna – May Not Be Worth the Cost == | == Better Antenna – May Not Be Worth the Cost == | ||
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| Rokland Fibreglass 8 dBi | | Rokland Fibreglass 8 dBi | ||
| $74.59 | | $74.59 | ||
| [store.rokland.com/collections/802-11ah-wi-fi-halow/products/8-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-fiberglass-antenna-for-lora-halow-application Link] | | [https://store.rokland.com/collections/802-11ah-wi-fi-halow/products/8-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-fiberglass-antenna-for-lora-halow-application Link] | ||
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| Antenna Coax Cable – Node to Enclosure Mount | | Antenna Coax Cable – Node to Enclosure Mount |
Revision as of 19:04, 21 August 2025
Repeaters
Repeaters form the stable backbone of the Ottawa MeshCore network and are less common in Meshtastic (where companion nodes handle most packet forwarding). Below are some example build lists from the community.
Solar Node – Expensive Enclosure
A robust build using a purpose-built weatherproof enclosure.
Item | Product Name | Cost (CAD) | Link |
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Enclosure | WisMesh Unifiy Enclosure 910422 | $72.50 | aliexpress.com/item/1005008369061766.html |
LoRa Board (Small) | RAK WisBlock RAK19003/RAK4631 (Type 6) | $36.38 | aliexpress.com/item/1005008285698839.html |
Antenna | ALFA AOA-915-5ACM | $27.74 | Link |
Antenna Coax Cable | N Female to IPX | $6.79 | aliexpress.com/item/1005001920963497.html |
Battery | 3000mAh + Battery | $16.00 | Link |
Battery Protection | VoltaicEnclosures Li-ion PCM | $7.50 | Link |
Vent | Waterproof Vent Plug (M12X1.5-10) | $6.12 | aliexpress.com/item/1005006370919409.html |
Approximate total cost: $173.03 CAD
Solar Node – Cheaper Enclosure
A more budget-friendly build using a re-purposed enclosure.
Item | Product Name | Cost (CAD) | Link |
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Enclosure | Solar Oxygenator Pump | $32.00 | aliexpress.com/item/1005005292297937.html |
SMA Male to N Type Female Adapter (required for cheaper enclosure) | SMAJ-NK | $2.94 | aliexpress.com/item/1005006063342722.html |
LoRa Board (Small) | RAK WisBlock RAK19003/RAK4631 (Type 6) | $36.38 | aliexpress.com/item/1005008285698839.html |
Antenna | ALFA AOA-915-5ACM | $27.74 | Link |
Antenna Coax Cable | N Female to IPX | $6.79 | aliexpress.com/item/1005001920963497.html |
Battery | 3000mAh + Battery | $16.00 | Link |
Battery Protection | VoltaicEnclosures Li-ion PCM | $7.00 | Link |
Vent | Waterproof Vent Plug (M12X1.5-10) | $6.12 | aliexpress.com/item/1005006370919409.html |
Approximate total cost: $135.00 CAD
Better Antenna – Tested & Recommended
This antenna setup has been tested by a local RF enthusiast and showed great results for the price.
Item | Product Name | Cost (CAD) | Link |
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Better Antenna | HOgardenME 12 dBi Fibreglass | $36.36 | Link |
Antenna Mount | Double Antenna Mast Clamp | $19.99 | Link |
Antenna Coax Cable – Node to Enclosure Mount | N Female to IPX | $6.79 | aliexpress.com/item/1005001920963497.html |
Antenna Cable – Enclosure to Antenna (if mounted separately) | N Male to N Male Cable (12") — shorter = better | $10.00 | aliexpress.com/item/1005002862006827.html |
Antenna Adapter – Enclosure to Antenna (if mounted directly) | N Male to N Male Connector | $13.00 | aliexpress.com/item/1005005275644347.html |
Better Antenna – May Not Be Worth the Cost
This alternative antenna is more expensive and may not provide significantly better performance compared to the option above.
Item | Product Name | Cost (CAD) | Link |
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Better Antenna | Rokland Fibreglass 8 dBi | $74.59 | Link |
Antenna Coax Cable – Node to Enclosure Mount | N Female to IPX | $6.79 | aliexpress.com/item/1005001920963497.html |
Antenna Cable – Enclosure to Antenna (if mounted separately) | N Male to N Male Cable (12") — shorter = better | $10.00 | aliexpress.com/item/1005002862006827.html |
Antenna Adapter – Enclosure to Antenna (if mounted directly) | N Male to N Male Connector | $13.00 | aliexpress.com/item/1005005275644347.html |