# Radio FeatherWing ## Overview ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/035/122/medium800/feather_3229_iso_demo_ORIG.jpg?1472069597) Add short-hop wireless to your Feather with these Radio Featherwings. These add-ons for any Feather board will let you integrate packetized radio (with the RFM69 radio) or LoRa radio (with the RFM9x's). These radios are good options for kilometer-range radio, and paired with one of our WiFi, cellular or Bluetooth Feathers, will let you bridge from 433/900 MHz to the Internet or your mobile device. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/035/123/medium800/feather_3229_iso_ORIG.jpg?1472069611) These radio modules come in four variants (two modulation types and two frequencies) The RFM69's are easiest to work with, and are well known and understood. The LoRa radios are exciting, longer-range and more powerful but also more expensive. - **RFM69 @ 433 MHz** - basic packetized FSK/GFSK/MSK/GMSK/OOK radio at 433 MHz for use in Europe ITU 1 license-free ISM, or for amateur use with restrictions (check your local  amateur regulations!) - **RFM69 @ 900 MHz** - basic packetized FSK/GFSK/MSK/GMSK/OOK radio at 868 or 915 MHz for use in Americas ITU 2 license-free ISM, or for amateur use with restrictions (check your amateur regulations!) - **RFM98 @ 433 MHz** - LoRa capable radio at 433 MHz for use in Europe ITU 1 license-free ISM, or for amateur use with restrictions (check your local amateur regulations!) - **RFM95 @ 900 MHz** - LoRa capable radio at 868 or 915 MHz for use in Americas ITU 2 license-free ISM, or for amateur use with restrictions (check your local amateur regulations!) The radio modules themselves have the same pinout so the PCB is the same, but the library usage and wiring may vary. All use SPI for interfacing, and there are great Arduino libraries available for both. ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/035/124/medium800/feather_3229_quarter_ORIG.jpg?1472069638) ## RFM69 Specs - SX1231 based module with SPI interface - Packet radio with ready-to-go Arduino libraries - Uses the license-free ISM bands - +13 to +20 dBm up to 100 mW Power Output Capability (power output selectable in software) - 50mA (+13 dBm) to 150mA (+20dBm) current draw for transmissions - Range of approx. 350 meters, depending on obstructions, frequency, antenna and power output - Create multipoint networks with individual node addresses - Encrypted packet engine with AES-128 ## RFM9x Specs - SX127x LoRa® based module with SPI interface - Packet radio with ready-to-go Arduino libraries - Uses the license-free ISM bands - +5 to +20 dBm up to 100 mW Power Output Capability (power output selectable in software) - ~300uA during full sleep, ~120mA peak during +20dBm transmit, ~40mA during active radio listening. - Our initial tests with default library settings: over 1.2mi/2Km line-of-sight with wire quarter-wave antennas. ([With setting tweaking and directional antennas, 20Km is possible](http://forum.anarduino.com/posts/list/46.page#2854)). ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/035/127/medium800/feather_3229_kit_ORIG.jpg?1472071965) Currently tested to work with the **Feather ESP8266** , **Feather 32u4** , **Feather M0, WICED Feather** (RFM69 library only) and **Teensy 3 Feather** series, some wiring is required to configure the FeatherWing for the chipset you plan to use. All radios are sold individually and can only talk to radios of the same part number. E.g. RFM69 900 MHz can only talk to RFM69 900 MHz, LoRa 433 MHz can only talk to LoRa 433, etc. Each radio 'Wing comes with some header. Some soldering is required to attach the header. You will need to cut and solder on a small piece of wire (any solid or stranded core is fine) in order to create your antenna. Optionally you can pick up a uFL or SMA edge-mount connector and attach an external duck. - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/radio-featherwing/pinouts.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit Radio FeatherWing - RFM69HCW 900MHz [Adafruit Radio FeatherWing - RFM69HCW 900MHz](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3229) Add short-hop wireless to your Feather with these RadioFruit Featherwings. These add-ons for any Feather board will let you integrate packetized radio (with the RFM69 radio) or LoRa radio (with the RFM9x's). These radios are good options for kilometer-range radio, and paired with one of... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3229) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3229/guides) ### Adafruit Radio FeatherWing - RFM69HCW 433MHz [Adafruit Radio FeatherWing - RFM69HCW 433MHz](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3230) Add short-hop wireless to your Feather with these RadioFruit Featherwings. 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But pair them with any of our [Feather](https://www.adafruit.com/categories/777) boards and you're in business! What do they do? They stack. Put the headers through your Feather and then you can... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2830) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2830/guides) ### SMA to uFL/u.FL/IPX/IPEX RF Adapter Cable [SMA to uFL/u.FL/IPX/IPEX RF Adapter Cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/851) This RF adapter cable is super handy for anyone doing RF work. Often times, small electronics save space by having a pick-and-placeable u.FL connector (also called uFL, IPEX, IPAX, IPX, MHF, and AM). But most antennas have SMA or RP-SMA connectors on them. This little cable will bridge the... 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