UltraHorn™ TwistPort Directional Horn Antenna for Long-Range Point-to-Point Links

The RF elements UltraHorn™ TP 5-24 is a high-gain directional horn antenna designed for long-distance wireless links in environments with high levels of radio frequency noise. Operating across the 5180–6400 MHz frequency range, it combines 24 dBi gain with a highly focused radiation pattern to direct wireless signals toward the intended link. Its symmetrical beam measures 11° in both horizontal and vertical planes at the -3 dB level, giving the antenna consistent directional characteristics across both axes. The horn design eliminates side lobes, reducing reception of unwanted signals from directions outside the main beam. This makes noise rejection an integral part of the antenna's radiation pattern rather than a function of additional shielding or external accessories.

The UltraHorn TP 5-24 uses double 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 antenna's directional performance by indicating the difference between forward and backward radiation. Together, these characteristics make the antenna particularly relevant for establishing focused wireless connections in noisy radio environments. The combination of high gain, symmetrical beam geometry and side-lobe suppression addresses the challenges of maintaining a directional wireless link without relying on supplementary radomes or shrouds for noise rejection.

The UltraHorn TP 5-24 incorporates RF elements' TwistPort™ quick-locking waveguide connector, which allows compatible radios to connect through an appropriate TwistPort™ Adaptor. The virtually lossless waveguide interface connects the radio to the antenna without introducing the connection losses associated with conventional arrangements. TwistPort Adaptors provide compatibility with a wide range of third-party radios from mainstream manufacturers, allowing the antenna to be paired with different radio models through the corresponding adaptor. Selecting the appropriate TwistPort Adaptor is therefore an important part of choosing the complete antenna and radio combination. The quick-locking connection also makes the interface straightforward to use when assembling the wireless system.

For outdoor installation, the antenna carries an IP55 protection rating and can be mounted on poles with diameters from 30 to 80 mm, with mounting as close to 80 mm as possible recommended by the manufacturer. Its mounting arrangement permits independent mechanical adjustment of ±25° in elevation and ±25° in azimuth, allowing the antenna direction to be refined after positioning it on the pole. The specified wind survival rating is 160 km/h, while the operating temperature range extends from -30 °C to +55 °C. These installation and environmental characteristics complement the antenna's directional design, allowing its orientation to be adjusted while accounting for the physical requirements of the mounting location.