Asymmetrical Beam Antenna 60° with TwistPort Connector for Long-Range Wireless Links

RF elements Asymmetrical Horn TP antennas are designed for directional wireless coverage in high-density networks where interference suppression and precise control of the radiation pattern are essential. The series includes three models, AH2030-TP, AH60-TP, and AH90-TP, operating across the 5180–6000 MHz frequency range. Unlike symmetrical horn antennas, these models produce a radiation pattern that is wider in the horizontal plane and narrower in the vertical plane. This asymmetrical beam shape allows coverage to be distributed across a selected horizontal sector while maintaining a more restricted vertical beam, making it particularly useful when planning wireless coverage in densely populated areas.

The antennas combine the high gain associated with traditional sector antennas with the sidelobe suppression characteristic of horn designs. Their radiation patterns have virtually no sidelobes, helping reduce interference outside the intended coverage area. Gain and radiation characteristics remain highly stable throughout the operating frequency range, contributing to consistent coverage across the band. These properties make the Asymmetrical Horn TP series particularly suitable for high-density access point clusters, locations serving large numbers of clients, and installations where multiple radios are positioned close together. By combining asymmetrical coverage with strong interference suppression, the antennas address two important aspects of wireless network planning: directing the signal toward the required area and limiting unwanted radiation beyond it.

The three Asymmetrical Horn TP models offer different combinations of beamwidth and gain, allowing the radiation pattern to be selected according to the intended coverage area. At the −6 dB level, the AH2030-TP has a 30° azimuth beamwidth and a 20° elevation beamwidth, providing the narrowest horizontal coverage in the group. The AH60-TP increases the azimuth beamwidth to 60°, while the AH90-TP extends it to 90°. Both retain a 25° elevation beamwidth. These differences make it possible to select a narrower or wider horizontal sector without using an equally wide vertical beam.

The AH2030-TP delivers the highest gain of the three models at 20.5 dBi, followed by 17 dBi for the AH60-TP and 16 dBi for the AH90-TP. Its narrower beam makes the AH2030-TP an option for installations requiring more concentrated directional coverage, while the AH60-TP and AH90-TP provide progressively wider horizontal coverage. The AH2030-TP also incorporates RF elements BeamSwitch™ technology, which allows the antenna to be rotated by 90° by exchanging the positions of the handle and mounting bracket. This changes the available beam orientation to 20° in azimuth and 30° in elevation. The feature gives this model an additional mounting configuration when the required coverage geometry differs from its standard orientation.

All three antennas use the RF elements TwistPort™ connection system, a quick-locking waveguide interface with a twist-and-lock mechanism. Instead of conventional coaxial antenna connectors, TwistPort enables the antenna to connect to compatible radio equipment through a matching TwistPort™ Adaptor. The system accommodates a wide range of third-party radios when used with the appropriate TPA adaptor, making adaptor selection an important part of planning the radio and antenna combination. This shared connection method is used across the AH2030-TP, AH60-TP, and AH90-TP models, despite their different radiation patterns and physical designs.

The antennas feature an outdoor-rated construction with IP55 environmental protection and a mounting system designed for poles with diameters from 40 to 80 mm. Their brackets allow mechanical adjustment of ±20° in both elevation and azimuth, enabling the beam to be directed toward the intended coverage area after installation. The construction incorporates aluminium components and stainless steel hardware, while UV-resistant materials are used in the antenna bodies. All three models operate at temperatures from −35 °C to +60 °C and have a wind survival rating of 160 km/h. The AH2030-TP additionally uses an extruded aluminium ring that strengthens the antenna attachment and facilitates the BeamSwitch™ rotation. These mounting and environmental characteristics support the use of different beamwidth models in outdoor installations while retaining a common approach to connection and directional adjustment.