DSWF 868MHz 12dBi (37.5cm)
DSWF | Part: DSWF-868-12dbi-37.5
Large 868 MHz antenna with exaggerated gain claim. Only 170mm of internal element is active; remainder is empty housing. Poor VSWR performance makes this antenna unsuitable for serious use.
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Specs
Brand
DSWF
Part Number
DSWF-868-12dbi-37.5
Frequency
862-876 MHz
Connector Type
SMA Male
VSWR (915MHz)
N/A
Category
Portable Antennas
Gain
12 dBi(exaggerated)
Length
375 mm
Width
13 mm
Test Results
This page collects 2 independent VSWR tests of the DSWF 868MHz 12dBi (37.5cm), measured firsthand by the Mesh community. Best measured VSWR is 1.63:1.
Test #1
Configuration
VSWR Measurements
850MHz
VSWR: 3.52:1
869MHz
VSWR: 2.38:1
891MHz
VSWR: 1.63:1
Notes from test
Tested on 1 antenna using nanoVNA V2. Only 170mm of the antenna is active; the remaining 200mm is empty plastic housing.
Tested By
Kirosbr on 2024-06-20
Test #2
Configuration
VSWR Measurements
824MHz
VSWR: 2.22:1
869MHz
VSWR: 3.80:1
880MHz
VSWR: 4.368:1
Notes from test
Tested on 1 antenna using nanoVNA V2. Only 170mm of the antenna is active; the remaining 200mm is empty plastic housing.
Tested By
Kirosbr on 2024-06-20