¶ General Description
The Mike 1A is a durable, stubby whip antenna designed for equipment operating across the 868 MHz and 915 MHz ISM bands. Optimised for LPWAN and industrial IoT applications, it delivers reliable wireless connectivity for LoRaWAN and other sub-GHz wireless systems used in remote monitoring, telemetry and smart infrastructure.
Offering 2 dBI gain, together with 70% efficiency, the Mike 1A provides dependable wireless performance for long-range, low-power communications.
Its durable ABS housing and magnetic-mount design enable quick installation and easy repositioning on metal enclosures, vehicles and machinery. Supplied with RG174 cable and available with SMA Male or FME Female connectors, the Mike 1A integrates easily into a wide range of industrial devices and gateways.
¶ Key Features
- Optimised for 868 MHz and 915 MHz ISM and LPWAN applications
- Supports LoRaWAN, Bluetooth and IEEE 802.15.4
- 2 dBi gain
- Magnetic-mount design for rapid installation and positioning
- Available with SMA Male or FME Female connectors
¶ Typical Applications
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Industrial IoT gateways
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Utility metering and smart infrastructure
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Building automation and monitoring
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Remote sensing and telemetry
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Asset tracking and condition monitoring
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2 dBi
Average Gain
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ISM / LPWAN
868 & 915 MHz
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Industrial IoT
Sub-GHz Wireless
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Magnetic Mount
Rapid Deployment
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¶ Electrical Specifications
| Usable Frequency Coverage: | 863 − 928 MHz |
| Impedance: | 50 Ohm |
| Max Input Power: | 60 W |
| Polarisation: | Vertical |
| Average Gain: | |
| 868 MHz: | 2.13 dBi |
| 915 MHz: | 1.95 dBi |
| Average Radiation Efficiency: | |
| 868 MHz: | 69.3% |
| 915 MHz: | 68.5% |
| Required Ground Plane: | 300 mm x 300 mm |
¶ Environmental Specifications
| Operating Temperature Range: | -45°C to 75°C |
| Storage Temperature Range: | -45°C to 75°C |
¶ Mechanical Specifications
| Dimensions: |
Ø = 35 mm H = 105 mm |
| Weight: | 20 g |
| Connector: |
SMA Male / FME Female |
| Mounting Method: | Magnetic |
| Housing Material: | ABS |
¶ Spectrum Coverage*
The Spectral View Diagram visually describes the performance of the antenna from 400 MHz to 6000 MHz. Key frequencies are marked highlighting the technology used and the colour represents the performance at that frequency, taking into consideration the VSWR and radiated efficiency of the antenna.
| ↑ Suitable band | □ Adequate band in good signal conditions | ↓ Likely to be unsuitable |
¶ Peak Gain vs. Frequency
¶ Return Loss
¶ VSWR
¶ Radiation Efficiency
¶ ISM Standards Frequency Support*
| Application | Frequency Range (MHz) | Average Efficiency (%) | Maximum VSWR | Peak Gain from highest direction (dBi) | Use Indicator |
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| ISM 868 MHz | 863 - 870 | 71.52 | 1.28 | 2.13 | ↑ |
| ISM 915 MHz | 902 - 928 | 66.29 | 2.15 | 1.96 | ↑ |
| ↑ Suitable band | □ Adequate band in good signal conditions | ↓ Likely to be unsuitable |
¶ Test Setup (on 300 mm x 300 mm Ground Plane)
¶ 2D Radiation Plots
| 868 MHz | ||
| XY | XZ | YZ |
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| 915 MHz | ||
| XY | XZ | YZ |
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¶ 3D Radiation Plots
| 868 MHz | 915 MHz | |
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¶ Ordering Details
| Part Number | Description |
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| MIKE1A/1.2M/SMAM/S/S/20 |
105 mm ISM/LPWAN Stubby Whip Antenna SMA Male Connector 1.2 metre Cable |
| MIKE1A/2.5M/SMAM/S/S/20 |
105 mm ISM/LPWAN Stubby Whip Antenna SMA Male Connector 2.5 metre Cable |
| MIKE1A/2.5M/FMEF/S/S/20 |
105 mm ISM/LPWAN Stubby Whip Antenna FME Female Connector 2.5 metre Cable |
| MIKE1A/5M/FMEF/S/S/20 |
105 mm ISM/LPWAN Stubby Whip Antenna FME Female Connector 5 metre Cable |
| MIKE1A/5M/SMAM/S/S/20 |
105 mm ISM/LPWAN Stubby Whip Antenna SMA Male Connector 5 metre Cable |