LoraWAN coverage issue

databird
Fri, 16 May 2025 08:58:46 +0000
MikroTik Gateways

Hi all !
I’m trying to setup a Mikrotik LR8G with an 5dBi fiber antenna but I’m facing coverage problem

Here’s my antenna mounting setup :

This is a Fiberglass Lora Antenna (model ZCD0860-06W608NM), 860-930 MHz

And the Mikrotik configuation :

To make my test, I use a LoraWAN field tester (RAK10701) and the result is the following :
Few meter away, I can reach the gateway well, but more far away (400m, even less), I cannot

Configuration of RAK10701 (tried also with others settings - same problem) :

Band : EU868

DR : DR5

TxPower : 7

Here are the beams shown on ttnmapper :

The testing point 480m far away, with direct clear view :

is not working

What I’m making wrong ? Any suggestion ?

Thanks for your help !

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