Adafruit RFM95W LoRa Radio Transceiver Breakout - 868 or 915 MHz

The Adafruit RFM95W LoRa Radio Transceiver Breakout lets you send data over very long distances using the 868 or 915 MHz licence-free ISM bands. Based on the SX1276 LoRa chipset, this breakout achieves ranges of approximately 2 km line of sight with a simple wire antenna — or up to 20 km with directional antennas and optimised settings.

This is the 900 MHz version, which supports both 868 MHz (European ISM) and 915 MHz (American/Australian ISM) — the exact frequency is configured in software since the radio can be tuned dynamically. LoRa modulation trades raw data speed for dramatically extended range compared to WiFi or Bluetooth. These packet radios require no pairing or association — simply send data and any matching receiver will pick it up.

Key Features

• SX1276 LoRa Modulation – Long-range spread-spectrum radio, far exceeding standard FSK modules
• +5 to +20 dBm Transmit Power – Up to 100 mW output, selectable in software
• 868/915 MHz ISM Bands – Software-tunable for European (868 MHz) or American/Australian (915 MHz) use
• ~2 km Range – Line of sight with simple wire antenna; further with directional antennas
• SPI Interface – Ready-to-go with Arduino libraries
• Built-in Voltage Regulator & Level Shifter – Accepts 3–5 V DC power and logic
• Flexible Antenna Options – Solder a wire antenna or attach a uFL/SMA connector for an external antenna
• Low Power Consumption – ~100 mA peak during +20 dBm transmit, ~30 mA during active listening

Also Consider

• RFM95W LoRa Breakout – 433 MHz – Same LoRa breakout in the 433 MHz band

Ideal For

• Long-range sensor networks and remote telemetry
• Campus or town-wide data transmission
• IoT projects requiring extended range over high speed
• Agricultural or environmental monitoring stations

Package Contents

• 1× Adafruit RFM95W LoRa Radio Transceiver Breakout – 868/915 MHz
• 1× Header strip (soldering required)

Resources

• Adafruit RFM9x LoRa Breakout Guide