{"product_id":"rak13302-meshtastic-1w-lora-module","title":"1W Module for LoRa® with SX1262 + SKY66122 Booster | 1W module for long-range and stable wireless networks | RAK13302","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the 1W Module for LoRa?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1W Module for LoRa with SX1262 + SKY66122 Booster\u003c\/strong\u003e is a WisBlock add-on for extending Meshtastic, LoRa P2P, and LoRaWAN® links. It combines the Semtech SX1262 transceiver, SKY66122 RF front-end booster, and an integrated RF filter to provide up to 1W (approximately 30 dBm) transmit power with improved receiver sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module mounts on a compatible WisBlock IO slot and adds higher-power radio capability to an existing WisBlock or WisMesh design. It is not a complete node; a compatible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.rakwireless.com\/collections\/wisblock-core?intsource=rak_store\u0026amp;intmedium=organic\u0026amp;intcampaign=1w_module_for_lora_with_sx1262_sky66122_booster_product_page%20\u0026amp;intterm=wisblock_core\u0026amp;intcontent=store_link\"\u003eWisBlock Core\u003c\/a\u003e, baseboard, antenna, and power source are also required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo versions provide the same RF performance but use different power arrangements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Powered:\u003c\/strong\u003e An onboard boost circuit generates the amplifier’s required 5V from the baseboard supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal 5V DC Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e The amplifier receives regulated 5V DC through a dedicated module connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its higher power consumption, the RAK13302 1W Module for LoRa requires a 5 V supply and cannot operate from 3.3 V alone. The module is available in two hardware versions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a battery with the WisBlock Base Board (recommended to have USB or Solar Charging 5V for continuous operation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal 5 V supply via its power connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: This changed from the previous version of the RAK13302 module, where you could select the power source. In the new hardware version, you cannot switch anymore between the two power sources; there are two different modules, one for battery supply and one for external 5V supply. Make sure you order the correct version.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This module is approved for the US915 LoRaWAN band (United States). Due to transmission power restrictions in other regions (e.g., EU), the 863-870 MHz variant should not be used with the possible maximum transmission power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You Need the 1W Module for LoRa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module helps maintain communication where standard-power nodes struggle with distance, terrain, sparse coverage, or obstructions. Its modular format also lets teams strengthen an existing WisBlock deployment without redesigning the complete node.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy it’s useful:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFewer Coverage Gaps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps distant or obstructed nodes reachable across demanding deployment areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimpler Upgrades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds higher-power communication without replacing the existing modular node design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Power Planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports self-powered nodes and integrations with an available regulated supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Consistent Links:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces retransmissions and intermittent connectivity across weak communication paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable Deployments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves room for sensors, positioning, and other WisBlock functions on one platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of the 1W Module for LoRa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on Semtech’s SX1262 LoRa chip (offers lower receive power and stronger integration for modern long-range deployments)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes SKY66122 booster for LoRa connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliant with LoRaWAN specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 902–928 MHz and 863-870 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivation by OTAA\/ABP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1W LoRa module for LoRaWAN and (Point-to-Point) P2P connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeshtastic firmware compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupply Voltage: 5.0 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Temp: –40 °C to 85 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompetitive Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAKwireless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1W Module for LoRa (This product)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLILYGO T-Beam 1W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeltec LoRa Node Modules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 W (≈ Class 30 dBm) with dedicated booster (SKY66122)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~1 W (32 dBm) on T-Beam 1W version. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically lower power (e.g., 21–28 dBm in V3\/V4 boards) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChipset \/ Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemtech SX1262 + SKY66122 booster, 5 V supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses SX127x (SX1276\/1278) in many boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses SX1262 in newer boards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires 5 V due to 1 W output stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaries (often 3.3 V or battery)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly standard node voltage (3.3 V)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcosystem Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModular upgrade path, WisBlock\/WisMesh ecosystem, Meshtastic compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDev-board approach, ESP32 + LoRa board, less upgrade, modular component focus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloper module board, IoT dev-board focus rather than high-power module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferentiators \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-power 1W module, receives boost and filter for better sensitivity, upgrade path for users already in the ecosystem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoards with 1W output exist, but may be less modular or less ecosystem-upgrade focused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong dev-board environment, but not always 1W or upgrade-path module oriented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Takeaways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for modular, high-power deployments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter for prototyping, not scaling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter for prototyping, not scaling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse Case Examples for 1W Module for LoRa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for IoT networks that demand strong signal performance and long-distance communication in real-world environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Case #1: Long-Range Environmental Monitoring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smart agriculture team deployed LoRa-based field sensors powered by this 1W module for LoRa connectivity to collect data across wide farmlands. The 1W transmission power ensured uninterrupted coverage in remote areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Case #2: City-Wide Lighting Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA municipal project used the WisBlock 1W LoRa Module to link hundreds of streetlights under one network. The high receiver sensitivity allowed consistent operation across urban blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Powered Variant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pc RAK13302 WisBlock module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pc PCB antenna for LoRa (MHF1 Connector）\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 set screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal 5V Powered Variant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pc RAK13302 WisBlock module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pc PCB antenna for LoRa (MHF1 Connector）\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pc Amplifier Connection Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 set screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an \u003cstrong\u003eadd-on module\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compatible \u003cstrong\u003eWisBlock Core\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWisBlock Base Board\u003c\/strong\u003e are required to build a complete node and are \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you prefer a complete solution with the Core, baseboard, module, and antenna included, choose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.rakwireless.com\/products\/meshtastic-1w-lora-booster-kit-rak3401?intsource=rak_store\u0026amp;intmedium=organic\u0026amp;intcampaign=1w_module_for_lora_with_sx1262_sky66122_booster_product_page%20\u0026amp;intterm=wismesh_1w_booster_starter_kit\u0026amp;intcontent=store_link\"\u003eWisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Get Started with the 1W Module for LoRa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.rakwireless.com\/product-categories\/wisblock\/RAK13302\/overview\/?intsource=rak_store\u0026amp;intmedium=organic\u0026amp;intcampaign=1w_module_for_lora_with_sx1262_sky66122_booster_product_page%20\u0026amp;intterm=wisblock_lpwan_wireless_module_overview\u0026amp;intcontent=store_link\"\u003eOverview of RAK13302 WisBlock LPWAN Wireless Module\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.rakwireless.com\/product-categories\/wisblock\/rak13302\/quickstart\/?intsource=rak_store\u0026amp;intmedium=organic\u0026amp;intcampaign=1w_module_for_lora_with_sx1262_sky66122_booster_product_page%20\u0026amp;intterm=wisblock_lpwan_wireless_module_quickstart\u0026amp;intcontent=store_link\"\u003eQuick Start Guide for RAK13302 WisBlock LPWAN Wireless\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.rakwireless.com\/product-categories\/wisblock\/rak13302\/datasheet\/?intsource=rak_store\u0026amp;intmedium=organic\u0026amp;intcampaign=1w_module_for_lora_with_sx1262_sky66122_booster_product_page%20\u0026amp;intterm=wisblock_lpwan_wireless_module_datasheet\u0026amp;intcontent=store_link\"\u003eDatasheet for RAK13302 WisBlock LPWAN Wireless Module\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RAKwireless Store","offers":[{"title":"Battery Powered \/ 800MHz for EU868\/IN865\/RU864","offer_id":51041197916327,"sku":"115284","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Battery Powered \/ 900MHz for US915\/AU915\/KR920\/AS923","offer_id":51041197949095,"sku":"116260","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"External 5V Powered \/ 800MHz for EU868\/IN865\/RU864","offer_id":51041197981863,"sku":"115285","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"External 5V Powered \/ 900MHz for US915\/AU915\/KR920\/AS923","offer_id":51041198014631,"sku":"116261","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/2333\/7383\/files\/RAK13302_WisBlock_LPWAN-Module_VD-Variation-01_3.png?v=1785832122","url":"https:\/\/rak-staging.myshopify.com\/products\/rak13302-meshtastic-1w-lora-module","provider":"rak-staging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}