WisMesh 1W Booster

The RAK10724 is RAK Wireless’s 1-watt Meshtastic starter kit — purpose-built for high-power mesh nodes. It combines the RAK3401 WisBlock Core module (nRF52840 + BLE) with the RAK13302 1W LoRa module on a RAK19007 base board, pushing 30 dBm (1W) of LoRa output power — roughly 10× the RF power of a standard 22 dBm node. The kit ships fully assembled with Meshtastic pre-loaded, antennas, cables, and mounting hardware. Power it on and start messaging.

• 1W (30 dBm) output: Standard nodes hit 100–160 mW (20–22 dBm). This one does 1,000 mW. Range goes from hundreds of meters to multiple kilometers depending on terrain.
• SKY66122 PA + SAW filter + LNA: RAK didn’t just bolt on an amp. The integrated SAW filter and LNA keep receive sensitivity strong even at 1W output — you get better transmission and better reception.
• nRF52840 MCU: ARM Cortex-M4F with BLE for phone configuration, low power idle
• Ships with Meshtastic pre-loaded: Works with standard Android, iOS, and web apps out of the box
• WisBlock expandable: 4 expansion slots — add GPS, weather sensors, OLED display, no soldering
• RAK19007 base board: USB-C power/programming, Li-Ion battery connector, solar panel input

• Hilltop / high-site repeaters: Maximum range between nodes
• Community backbone links: Reliable long-distance hops in a mesh network
• Emergency communications nodes: Where coverage reliability is critical
• Solar repeater builds: Low-power MCU enables long battery life between sun cycles

At 1W output, current draw during transmit is substantially higher than standard nodes. Size your battery and solar panel accordingly — a 5–10W panel with a 3–5 Ah battery is a reasonable starting point for a solar-powered hilltop repeater.

In the US, LoRa operation on 915 MHz ISM band is permitted under FCC Part 15. However, 1W EIRP limits apply — ensure your antenna gain does not push the total EIRP beyond legal limits. Check local regulations before deploying.

Meshtastic is the current option. The kit ships with Meshtastic pre-installed and uses a dedicated firmware target for the RAK3401 + RAK13302 combo. Configure via the standard Meshtastic app (Android, iOS, or web interface). Your 1W node is compatible with all regular Meshtastic nodes — it just reaches further.

MeshCore is not yet supported for this hardware as of early 2025. The nRF52840 + SX1262 foundation is common, so support may come in the future.

1. Power on via USB-C — Meshtastic is pre-loaded, no flashing needed to start
2. Configure via the Meshtastic app (set as Router or Repeater role for fixed installations)
3. Pair with a quality 5–9 dBi external antenna for maximum range
4. Mount in a weatherproof enclosure (RAK or third-party) for permanent outdoor use