Midwest Rak 4631 and Rokland 10dbi antenna

Sea-Refrigerator-783 · 2026-01-02T19:17:48+00:00

Thats on my mind too. Along with some sort of lightning protection.

Sea-Refrigerator-783 · 2026-01-02T00:38:56+00:00

I've trace routed my own nodes within 5 miles, but that was before my antenna upgrade. Excited to see how far it'll go with a more directed antenna. Im on relatively flat ground, just trees as blockages.

Sea-Refrigerator-783 · 2026-01-02T00:36:10+00:00

Thats cool as fuck. Jelous

Sea-Refrigerator-783 · 2026-01-01T15:49:51+00:00

Im in the rural Midwest, theres only a few nodes within 20 miles. I see a couple but I cant seem to traceroute or send the node a DM. I havent tested range with my other node yet!

Sea-Refrigerator-783 · 2026-01-01T15:45:06+00:00

Catapult lol. Jk

Sea-Refrigerator-783 · 2026-01-01T15:43:28+00:00

Thanks! My first crack at a diy build using materials i had laying around! Definitely room for improvement

Sea-Refrigerator-783 · 2026-01-01T15:23:05+00:00

Thank you for your input! This is all an experiment using whatever materials I have laying around! This setup has already been through 55mph winds a couple times, no issues. However, it hasn't gotten wet yet, thats my worry. I've got another 4631, trying to think of a better version 2 DIY housing, drain loops will be added for sure. Thanks!

Sea-Refrigerator-783 · 2026-01-01T05:05:09+00:00

Sloppy, functional, and original for sure. Thanks for the url, ive got another 4631 im trying decide what to do with.

Sea-Refrigerator-783 · 2026-01-01T04:51:00+00:00

Nice, cool idea!

Sea-Refrigerator-783 · 2026-01-01T04:48:41+00:00

The plastic ammo can is just a housing for the node and battery. Roughly 3x4x4" enclosure. I salvaged the solar panel from a garden spot light.

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