{"product_id":"rm-2-ruggedized-mesh-radio","title":"RM-2 Ruggedized Mesh Radio","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rm2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rm2-lead\"\u003eThe RM-2 is AT-Labs' flagship mesh radio. It runs 2W where the RM-1 runs 1W and has a new American-made LoRa board, all in the same aluminum housing that fits a standard radio pouch. \u003cstrong\u003ePortable from $795. Infrastructure $895.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rm2-strip\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShips with\u003c\/span\u003e RC-2 Quick Charge Adapter\u003cbr\u003eAll antennas and a waterproof USB-C cable for connecting straight to your phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLead time\u003c\/span\u003e Built to order by AT-Labs\u003cbr\u003eShips in about 8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBulk or international\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@constellationresponse.com\"\u003esales@constellationresponse.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-sec\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy the RM-2\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rm2-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 watts of transmit power.\u003c\/strong\u003e Double the RM-1's output, for more signal headroom through terrain, timber, and noisy RF. When the repeater doesn't reach the canyon floor, the RM-2 gives you more to work with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to take a beating.\u003c\/strong\u003e Extruded-aluminum housing, rubber shock bumpers at both ends, sealed waterproof USB-C, and a durable gooseneck antenna. IP-68 \/ MIL-STD-810H (certification pending).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest-in-class antennas.\u003c\/strong\u003e An active helical GNSS antenna for precise location fixing in any orientation, and a custom-tuned LoRa antenna for high performance and pristine signal quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican-made LoRa board.\u003c\/strong\u003e A new U.S.-manufactured PCB designed by AT-Labs, built around the Ebyte E22-900M33S module. Designed and assembled in the U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits your team's kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same size as the RM-1, works with every RM-1 accessory, and runs on the same mesh as your RM-1s and standard Meshtastic channels. Runs Meshtastic, MeshCore, or Reticulum with no subscription.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware that is easy to find and manage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every RM-2 ships with AT-Labs firmware loaded and transmit power already set. Builds and updates live on the AT-Labs firmware site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for SAR teams, field medics, community responders, and civilians who expect their gear to work when everything else fails. The RM-2 fits the team whose last training op hit a dead zone and needs more power per node.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-sec\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePortable or Infrastructure\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-cards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePortable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rm2-price\"\u003e$795\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn or carried by individuals in the field. Fits a standard radio pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInfrastructure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rm2-price\"\u003e$895\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fixed repeater with mounting brackets and a solar panel, built to run unattended and extend your team's coverage from high ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost teams start with a mix: portables for personnel, infrastructure for fixed high points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-sec\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFrom the field\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JlR5r7N0ifs\" title=\"District47: AT-Labs RM-2 review\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-quote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This thing punches through RF when nothing else will. Some say higher power defeats the purpose of Meshtastic — but in RF-dense environments, you need it. The RM-2 lets me hit an antenna site flooded with 900MHz noise and still cut through the noise. This thing's awesome.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rm2-cite\"\u003eMichael T., Verified Buyer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-quote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you're considering an RM-2, you're getting a thoughtfully built American-made product and a team that genuinely stands behind it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rm2-cite\"\u003eCY, Verified Buyer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-sec\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSetting up your RM-2\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery RM-2 ships with AT-Labs firmware already loaded and transmit power already set. Getting on the mesh takes three steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"rm2-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttach the antennas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn on the radio.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair with your phone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the Meshtastic app. You're ready to go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rm2-sub\"\u003eUpdating the firmware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an update is due, follow our step-by-step guide: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/constellationresponse.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-update-the-firmware-on-your-meshtastic-radio\"\u003eHow to update the firmware on your Meshtastic radio\u003c\/a\u003e. AT-Labs builds for Meshtastic, MeshCore, and Reticulum are at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/firmware.at-labs.tech\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efirmware.at-labs.tech\u003c\/a\u003e. Flash over USB, since the aluminum housing blocks Bluetooth too much for a reliable update.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep TX power at 8 or below.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you ever flash stock firmware or reset the radio, set LoRa TX power to 8 before you set the region. Settings above 8 permanently damage the radio module and are not covered by warranty. The AT-Labs firmware holds this setting for you, so if you stay on it there is nothing to manage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery RM-2 is covered by AT-Labs' 1-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rm2-fine\"\u003eThe RM-2 is a Part 97 device. Operators are responsible for running it within the laws of their region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-sec\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhen to choose the RM-2\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you work somewhere you have to be sure your signal gets through, the RM-2 is the node for you. The extra power gives your signal its best chance to get out. That is what the 2W buys you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt runs on the same mesh as the RM-1 and standard Meshtastic channels, so it drops into a team that already has radios in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-sec\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTechnical specs\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePower output2 W, fixed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFrequency band868\/915 MHz ISM band (LoRa \/ Meshtastic)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCompatibilityBackward-compatible with RM-1 and standard Meshtastic channels\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChipsetEbyte E22-900M33S, Seeed Studio Xiao nRF52 kit, U.S.-manufactured PCB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBattery10 Ah Li-ion internal. Days of operation per charge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChargingRC-2 Quick Charge Adapter included (about 3 hr full charge; 12V DC input)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEnclosureExtruded aluminum with rubber shock bumpers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIngress protectionIP-68 \/ MIL-STD-810H (pending certification)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAntennaCustom-tuned LoRa antenna for high performance and pristine signal quality. Active helical GNSS antenna for precise location fixing in any orientation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eI\/OWaterproof USB-C (charging and data). Pogo port for cradle charging, power indicator, RX indicator\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eControlsPower button, reset button\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDimensionsSame as RM-1 portable. All RM-1 accessories fully compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSoftwareMeshtastic, MeshCore, Reticulum (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/firmware.at-labs.tech\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAT-Labs firmware\u003c\/a\u003e recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCountries of originU.S.A., China, Taiwan, Japan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-sec\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFAQ\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rm2-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the RM-1 and RM-2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RM-2 is AT-Labs' flagship. It has the same housing, battery class, and accessories as the RM-1, plus double the transmit power (2W vs 1W), a new American-made LoRa PCB, IP-68 sealing (certification pending), and the RC-2 charger with 12V DC input. Both run on the same mesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy does the RM-2 cost so much?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery part in the RM-2 is the best available on the market, and the whole radio is custom built for first responders and search and rescue. Nothing was cut to hit a price point. Portable is $795 and Infrastructure is $895, and each ships with the RC-2 Quick Charge Adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePortable or Infrastructure: which one do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortable is worn or carried and built for individual field use. Infrastructure is a fixed repeater with mounting brackets and a solar panel, meant to run unattended and extend your team's coverage. Most teams start with a mix: portables for personnel, infrastructure for fixed high points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RM-2 radio, RC-2 charger, GNSS antenna, custom-tuned LoRa antenna, and a waterproof USB-C cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the RM-2 handle video?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The RM-2 isn't a video platform. Text and GPS come first. If your team needs video over mesh, look at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/constellationresponse.com\/products\/nucleus-v3\"\u003eNATAK Mesh's Nucleus\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill the RM-2 work with my RM-1s?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It's backward-compatible with RM-1 nodes and standard Meshtastic channels as long as both run the same core firmware, and every RM-1 accessory fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I upgrade my RM-1 to an RM-2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The RM-2 uses a different radio module, so it isn't a firmware unlock. Your RM-1 accessories all carry over to a new RM-2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs there a pouch for the RM-2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. We recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/constellationresponse.com\/products\/ruggedized-radio-pouch\"\u003eSX-E Radio Pouch\u003c\/a\u003e, custom built for the RM family of radios. A standard tactical radio pouch works too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this the right radio for a SAR team?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, when you need a pouch-compatible mesh node with days of battery, open firmware (Meshtastic \/ MeshCore \/ Reticulum), and more power per node, on U.S.-assembled hardware you can hand to volunteers with no subscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rm2-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow is this different from a $30 Meshtastic board?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA $30 board is a starter node. These are duty radios: a custom-built board, an aluminum housing that fits standard radio pouches, a ~10 Ah battery for multi-day missions, and an ~8-week made-to-order build. 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