RM-2 Ruggedized Manet Radio

This is a made-to-order product — please allow 2 weeks for assembly and shipping!

The RM-2 from AT-Labs is the next evolution of the ruggedized mesh radio that changed the game. Building on the proven platform of the RM-1, the RM-2 brings professional-grade performance to the same compact, bombproof form factor — delivering unmatched range, reliability, and now, near real-time voice communication through ATAK or other tools like Akita vMail.

At its core is a new, American-made LoRa PCB designed by AT-Labs. This bespoke PCB doubles transmit power to 2 watts (for licensed HAM operators) and increases bandwidth significantly - high enough to push voice, data, and GPS traffic through the mesh faster and cleaner than ever before. Reticulum support is already in development, ensuring the RM-2 will remain future-ready as open-source comms continue to evolve.

Wrapped in the same extruded-aluminum housing that made the RM-1 legendary, the RM-2 is every bit as tough: rubberized shock bumpers at both ends, a gooseneck antenna tuned for maximum durability and gain, an accurate GNSS antenna for location tracking, and sealed waterproof I/O protected by an IP-68 / MIL-STD-810H-pending enclosure. A 10 Ah internal battery keeps the radio alive for days in the field, even under constant use.

Built for search and rescue teams, field medics, and community responders, the RM-2 remains priced within reach of civilians who simply expect their gear to work when everything else fails.

Why We Love It

• Voice Over Mesh: Meshtastic Short Turbo mode enables clear, real-time voice comms across your network. License free and encrypted (when not in HAM mode) or double the watts in HAM mode.

• 2-Watt Output Power: Doubled transmit power for licensed HAM operators and improved signal penetration.

• Field-Proven Ruggedness: Extruded aluminum chassis with shock-absorbing bumpers, IP-68 / MIL-STD-810H pending.

• Days-Long Runtime: 10 Ah internal battery keeps the mission going without constant charging.

• Made in America: Designed and assembled in the U.S. using domestically manufactured and allied-sourced components.

Technical Specs

• Power Output: 2 W (max, HAM licensed)
  
• Frequency Band: 868/915 MHz ISM band (LoRa / Meshtastic)
  
• Compatibility: Backward-compatible with RM-1 and standard Meshtastic channels
  
• Chipset: Ebyte E22-900M33S, Seeed Studio Xiao nRF52 kit, U.S. manufactured PCB
  
• Battery: 10 Ah Li-ion internal battery • Days of operation per charge
  
• Enclosure: Extruded aluminum with rubber shock bumpers
  
• Ingress Protection: IP-68 / MIL-STD-810H (pending certification)
  
• Antenna: High-gain gooseneck LoRa antenna • Dedicated GNSS antenna for accurate location tracking
  
• I/O: Waterproof USB-C (port for charging and data I/O) • Pogo port for cradle charging, Power Indicator, RX Indicator
  
• Controls: Power button • Reset button
  
• Dimensions: Same as RM-1 portable model • All RM-1 accessories fully compatible
  
• Software: Meshtastic, MeshCore• Reticulum support in development
  
• Countries of Origin: U.S.A. - China - Taiwan - Japan

!!!SPECIAL NOTICE!!!

The radio core on the RM-2 is sensitive to input thresholds. What this means is that the radio core CANNOT accept input signals above 8db. In your firmware settings, you MUST set the transmit power to 8 or below. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN IRREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE RADIO AND WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

For Meshtastic users, this means that during a firmware upgrade/reinstall, before setting the region, the LoRa transmit power must be set at 8.