RDC1 (RC52-62)

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Price: $20.90[1]

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Product statusActive [1]
LoRa chipSX1262 [3]
ProcessornRF52840 [3]
Radio power126 mW (21 dBm) [2]
Frequency bands863–870 MHz, 902–928 MHz [2]
GPSNot supported [1]
Display typeNone [1]
Display sizeNone
Display detailsNone [1]
InputButtons [7]
BatteryNo built-in battery [1]
Dedicated solar inputUnknown
AntennaInternal [1]
IP ratingUnknown
Dimensions63.15 × 27.72 × 14.95 mm [1]
Weight55 g [1]
Heltec RDC1 compact LoRa node in its mint silicone enclosure with lanyard; the selected RadioCore is inside the case.
Image: Heltec Automation

Firmware support

FirmwareSupportDetails
MeshtasticOfficial [5]
Details
Build target(s)
heltec-rc52
Minimum version
2.8.0.7239fe8

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MeshCoreUnsupported—
UMSHUnsupported—

Where to buy

Vendor / configurationPriceBased inShips from
Heltec Automation
863–870 / 902–928 MHz$20.90
Observed 2026-10-19
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Notes

Includes the RC52-62 RadioCore, RDC1 USB-C adapter, silicone cover and USB-C lanyard.[1][3] Requires USB-C power; no battery is included.[4]

Sources

  1. Heltec RDC1 exact product page, specifications and current bundle offer
  2. Heltec RDC1 exact current core, regional-band and bundle variant catalog
  3. Heltec RC52-62 installed RadioCore specifications
  4. Heltec RDC1 documentation: RadioCore fit, USB-C power and PCB antenna
  5. Meshtastic v2.8.0 RC52-62 exact target and official support level
  6. Meshtastic v2.8.0 RC52-62 hardware pin mapping
  7. Heltec RC52-62 schematic showing User and reset buttons

Last updated 2026-10-20