XBee 868 MHz Range

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Hello!,

I bought a pair of this model (although I have not yet received).
http://www.digi.com/products/wireless-wired-embedded-solutions/zigbee-rf-modules/point-multipoint-rfmodules/xbee-pro-868

I have doubts about its range of coverage.

I bought 2 antennas like this.

http://media.digikey.com/photos/Linx%20Tech%20Photos/ANT-868-CW-HW.jpg

You think that this antenna is compatible with this model XBee? , this is the datasheet of the antenna:
http://www.linxtechnologies.com/resources/data-guides/ant-868-cw-hw.pdf

Do you think I can get a communication between them in a range of 1 km?

I have no obstacles between them. You might think that I will try in the Kalahari Desert. But without trees.

http://www.chitwa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/tswalu-1.jpg

Regards

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Providing you have enough height, sure.

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2 meters, at most.

I can not use high gain antennas.

I hope to try tomorrow with XBee 868.

Thank you

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I would strongly look at the article located at http://knowledge.digi.com/articles/Knowledge_Base_Article/Maximizing-range/?q=maximizing+range&l=en_US&fs=Search&pn=1. Otherwise you are going to be disappointment.

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Hello!,

Today I tried the range, and is very good.(For what I need)

Thank you very much for everything.

King regards.