UltraHorn™ Directional Horn Antenna, 2x N-Female | High-Gain, Ultra-Directivity for Long-Distance Wireless Links

The RF elements UltraHorn™ CC 5-24 is a high-gain directional horn antenna designed for point-to-point wireless links in environments with high levels of radio frequency interference. Operating across the 5180–6400 MHz frequency range, it combines 24 dBi gain with a highly directional radiation pattern to focus wireless signals toward the intended link. The antenna produces a symmetrical beam with an 11° width in both the horizontal and vertical planes at the -3 dB level. This equal beam width maintains consistent directional characteristics across both planes, while the absence of side lobes reduces the reception of unwanted signals outside the main beam. These characteristics make the UltraHorn CC 5-24 particularly relevant where interference rejection is important for establishing a focused wireless connection.

The antenna uses dual linear H+V polarization and achieves 99% beam efficiency, concentrating radiation within the main beam. Its 40 dB front-to-back ratio further characterizes the difference between forward and backward radiation. The combination of high directivity, symmetrical beam geometry, and side-lobe suppression also allows the UltraHorn CC 5-24 to operate as a narrow-beam sector antenna, providing another option when planning the direction and coverage of a wireless network. Its radiation characteristics deliver interference rejection without requiring additional radomes, shrouds, or other supplementary shielding.

The UltraHorn CC 5-24 is equipped with two N Female bulkhead connectors for connecting a radio system to its dual linear H+V polarization arrangement. These separate antenna connections correspond to the horizontal and vertical polarizations, making the connector configuration an important consideration when selecting the radio and associated cabling. Unlike an integrated radio-and-antenna assembly, the UltraHorn CC 5-24 uses external antenna connections, so the radio system is connected through the two N Female interfaces. The connector arrangement keeps the antenna's dual-polarization configuration accessible for integration into a wireless link, whether it is deployed for point-to-point communication or as a narrow-beam sector antenna.

For outdoor installations, the antenna has an IP55 protection rating and is designed for mounting on poles with diameters from 30 to 80 mm. The manufacturer recommends a pole diameter as close to 80 mm as possible. Its mounting assembly provides independent mechanical adjustment of ±25° in elevation and ±25° in azimuth, allowing the antenna to be aimed after it has been secured to the pole. This adjustment is particularly relevant to the antenna's narrow radiation pattern, where the direction of the main beam is central to the installation. The UltraHorn CC 5-24 is rated to withstand wind speeds of up to 160 km/h and operates within a temperature range of -30 °C to +55 °C. These characteristics establish the mounting and environmental conditions for installing the antenna outdoors.