Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
For today's video we'll be reviewing the RB91 LoRa Simplex Repeater unit and RB24 LoRa Handheld radios with Mesh Capabilities.
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BTECH Radio with Simplex Repeater - amzn.to/4ePkJ3y
LoRa Video - youtu.be/LkSEeOLaKXs
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For today's video we'll be reviewing the RB91 LoRa Simplex Repeater unit and RB24 LoRa Handheld radios with Mesh Capabilities.
Please know, I may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the affiliate links below at no cost to you:
Retevis RB91 & RB24 LoRa System:
amzn.to/3DgS2Pa
☕Support the Channel:
ko-fi.com/thecommschannel
🔗 Relevant Links:
Retevis System - amzn.to/3DgS2Pa
BTECH Radio with Simplex Repeater - amzn.to/4ePkJ3y
LoRa Video - youtu.be/LkSEeOLaKXs
📚 Resources & Links:
Website: thecommschannel.com
Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/thecommschannel
Meshtastic Gear: store.rokland.com/pages/meshtastic-hardware-rak-lilygo?ref=tc2
Support the Channel: ko-fi.com/thecommschannel
💬 Join the Community!
Discord Server: discord.gg/XGhftQw9Mt
👍 Social Media:
Follow on Twitter: @TheCommsChannel
Instagram: @TheCommsChannel
📄 Disclaimers:
Affiliate Links: Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Product Reviews: Products featured in this video were provided by the manufacturer for review. My opinions are my own and are not influenced by any sponsorship or partnership agreements.
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![📶 PoE Meshtastic Repeater Build Video 📶
Intro video for the PoE (Power over Ethernet) Meshtastic Build
**Note**
Things like Python CLI and potentially other things are not supported over the network. This is primarily for non-JSON MQTT
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Our Shop
https://thecommschannel.myshopify.com/collections/meshtastic-gear
Video showing connecting and configuring Meshtastic:
https://youtu.be/HzddKyepqxA?si=ZLgUuEzgIEiLV7JO&t=277
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Optional items seen in the video
Signal Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3I4UHej
Amcrest PoE Switch (Confirmed working):
[My model does not show up on Amazon and has been replaced with a newer model that has been reported to not work]
Standard Build Parts List
Meshtastic Starter Kit
https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?ref=tc2
Alternative older model Meshtastic Starter Kit (If one above is out of stock)
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-meshtastic-starter-kit-alternative-with-rak5005-o-base?ref=tc2
Small Antenna if mounting on top of enclosure:
https://store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application?ref=tc2
Alternative large antenna for mounting on pole:
https://store.rokland.com/products/9-dbi-low-profile-n-male-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-for-helium-sensecap-m1-bobcat-freedomfi-mntd?ref=tc2
IPEX to N Connector:
https://store.rokland.com/products/uflipex-ipx-mini-pci-to-n-female-bulkhead-pigtail-cable-extension-rg178?ref=tc2
[Alternatives if out of stock ➡️ Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3]
https://amzn.to/3vDM1bQ
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/rf-solutions/CBA-NF-UFL/5845756
IPEX to SMA (optional if preferred over N Connector):
https://amzn.to/48LSQqc ➡️ (Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3)
KMR240 Cable (Optional if using large antenna)
https://amzn.to/47HzGRf
Waterproof Enclosure: (Out Of stock - More coming soon)
**MAKE SURE ITS THE FOLLOWING SIZE**
(7.9 * 3.9 * 2.8(200×100×70mm))
If that size isnt available, theyre out of stock.
https://amzn.to/4b0LWiw
Antenna Mount:
https://amzn.to/3U8mTE6
PoE UPS:
https://amzn.to/3UsZldp
PoE Splitter:
https://amzn.to/49pTgCO
Ethernet Cable Gland
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-ethernet-cable-gland-pigtail-sku-920069?ref=tc2
Alternative Ethernet Cable Gland (2 pack) (M20 CAT 6)
https://amzn.to/3HTiGgq
Ethernet Cable:
Get whatever length you need to reach
https://amzn.to/3UMYWm6
Networked Build Parts List
Meshtastic Starter Kit
https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?ref=tc2
Alternative older model Meshtastic Starter Kit (If one above is out of stock)
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-meshtastic-starter-kit-alternative-with-rak5005-o-base?ref=tc2
WisBlock Ethernet Module:
https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-ethernet-module-rak13800-pid-100076?ref=tc2
RAK19018 PoE Module
https://store.rokland.com/products/poe-module-silvertel-ag9905mt-for-rak13800-rak19018-pid-100095?ref=tc2
Small Antenna if mounting on top of enclosure:
https://store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application?ref=tc2
Alternative large antenna for mounting on pole:
https://store.rokland.com/products/9-dbi-low-profile-n-male-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-for-helium-sensecap-m1-bobcat-freedomfi-mntd?ref=tc2
IPEX to N Connector:
https://store.rokland.com/products/uflipex-ipx-mini-pci-to-n-female-bulkhead-pigtail-cable-extension-rg178?ref=tc2
[Alternatives if out of stock ➡️ Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3]
https://amzn.to/3vDM1bQ
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/rf-solutions/CBA-NF-UFL/5845756
IPEX to SMA (optional if preferred over N Connector):
https://amzn.to/48LSQqc ➡️ (Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3)
KMR240 Cable (Optional if using large antenna)
https://amzn.to/47HzGRf
Waterproof Enclosure:
**MAKE SURE ITS THE FOLLOWING SIZE**
(7.9 * 3.9 * 2.8(200×100×70mm))
If that size isnt available, theyre out of stock.
https://amzn.to/4b0LWiw
Antenna Mount:
https://amzn.to/3U8mTE6
PoE Splitter:
https://amzn.to/49pTgCO
PoE Injector
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-poe-injector-with-cord-sku-910076?ref=tc2
Alternative PoE Injector
https://amzn.to/42yK2BU
Ethernet Cable Gland
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-ethernet-cable-gland-pigtail-sku-920069?ref=tc2
Alternative Ethernet Cable Gland (2 pack) (M20 CAT 6)
https://amzn.to/3HTiGgq
Ethernet Cable:
Get whatever length you need to reach
https://amzn.to/483FswE 📶 PoE Meshtastic Repeater Build Video 📶](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yTbt20A5JdY/mqdefault.jpg)
