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RM-2 Ruggedized Manet Radio

Regular price: $795.00
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This is a made-to-order product — please allow 8 weeks for assembly and shipping! Bulk / International Orders, pleas...

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This is a made-to-order product — please allow 8 weeks for assembly and shipping!

Bulk / International Orders, please reach out on our contact for or email sales@constellationresponse.com for assistance!

FIRMWARE: The RM-2 now has optional custom firmware for Meshcore and Meshtastic. This is the same firmware that is available from the MT and MC websites, but adjusts settings to protect your radio. We recommend using this firmware to make sure your settings are in spec. You can download the firmware here.

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.

A genuinely American-made product, backed by people who care

I recently purchased an RM-2 and wanted to share my experience, because both the product and the people behind it deserve the recognition.

The RM-2 is American-designed, manufactured, and tested in Tennessee — and that matters. I ordered through an authorized retailer, starting with the stock infrastructure configuration. Midway through the order, I asked Rob at Constellation Response if a small custom deviation was possible. Not only did he accept the request without passing along any additional cost, he also took the time to ask about my specific usage so he could better understand how customers are actually putting the RM-2 to work. That kind of curiosity from a vendor is rare.

The custom request did push out the delivery timeline, but honestly it never felt like a problem. Rob was completely transparent throughout — clear updates, realistic expectations, no guesswork on my end. And knowing that Kenny and his team at AT Labs were heads-down doing what they do best, manufacturing and testing a genuine American-made product, made the wait feel worthwhile.

When the RM-2 arrived, it was carefully wrapped and packaged. One small detail I appreciated: a fine layer of red clay dust on the unit itself — a quiet signal that it had almost certainly been individually tested before being boxed up and sent my way. That kind of attention to detail tells you everything you need to know about how this product is made.

The included documentation was helpful, but what I valued most was the post-purchase Q&A correspondence with Rob and Kenny. They patiently walked me through where I had misinterpreted certain aspects of the RM-2, reset my understanding, and made sure I had the right expectations going in. On top of that, the Bluetooth connectivity has been outstanding — better than I expected.

If you're considering an RM-2, you're getting a thoughtfully built American-made product and a team that genuinely stands behind it. I couldn't recommend Rob, Kenny, and the work coming out of Constellation Response and AT Labs more highly.

I don't normally do reviews-- HOWEVER the RM-2 is IMPRESSIVE.

I don't normally do reviews; however, I purchased a RM-2 to evaluate and was impressed with it. Not only is it solid and ruggedly built but it punches through when other equipment doesn't connect in side by side comparisons. The support has been outstanding ... I had questions before and after my purchase. I highly recommend this radio!

Goes the distance when needed.

Aside from its absurdly rugged appearance and capabilities, this thing punches through RF when nothing else will. Some people say higher power defeats the purpose of MeshCore or Meshtastic but people don’t realize that sometimes extremely RF dense environments are impossible to get through. The RM-2 allows me to hit an antenna site, flooded with 900mhz RF and get through the noise. This things awesome.

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RM-2 Ruggedized Manet Radio

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This is a made-to-order product — please allow 8 weeks for assembly and shipping!