This blog post has been provided by Juraj Taptic, RF Elements Co-Founder and CEO
With global adoption of 6 GHz unlicensed band for outdoor installations, operators increasingly require antennas that support both 5 GHz and 6 GHz unlicensed bands operation without hardware replacement. RF elements® Wideband Antennas deliver exactly that - engineered for extended frequency coverage with controlled radiation and real-world performance.
Antennas target certain frequency bands following user and regulatory requirements. When networks expand into new spectrum - such as 5 GHz evolving into 5 + 6 GHz - antennas typically require replacement, adding cost and complexity.
RF elements Wideband Antennas simplify this by enabling:
Wideband capability means one antenna covers more spectrum. In case of RF elements you can add the following: without compromise.
Wideband performance is meaningful only if radiation characteristics remain consistent across the band. In terms of physics, narrowing the band provides practical advantages for radio and antenna designers, and widening the band brings substantial challenges for hardware designers. This is why RF elements wideband antennas shine.
RF elements wideband antennas maintain stable gain across 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands which is a very difficult task to achieve. Controlled, predictable beam shapes with naturally attenuated side lobes guarantee excellent performance and strong co-location capability.
This results in improved Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and better link stability especially in dense WISP deployments where interference management is key.
RF elements offers Wideband antennas designed for both sector coverage and high-capacity links:
RF elements Wideband antennas includes following product types and models:
Asymmetrical Horns provide beams which are wide in azimuth and narrower in elevation. Deployment scenarios include wide horizontal coverage, tower mounted APs and wide area sectors with excellent sidelobe control.
These antennas provide excellent performance for clean, controlled cells in dense, heavily co-located deployments. Symmetrical beam keeps energy tightly controlled and provides excellent interference rejection across 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.
For high capacity deployments with MIMO AP radios and broader coverage options:
The 4×4 asymmetrical horn series provides 4 chains for spatial diversity, higher throughput potential, and improved performance with modern 4×4 radios in PtMP networks. It can also be used as a great space saving solution for dual carrier or dual band deployments. Find out more in This Blog.
UltraDish™ 29 WB can be equipped with additional Radome Cover RC29 and side strut SIDE-STRUT-29 for extra resistance in high exposure areas.
With this powerful lineup, operators can support a broad range of coverage strategies - from narrow high-gain sectors to 4×4 high-capacity sectors and long-range CPE connections. We relentlessly expand our antenna portfolio to suit every deployment requirement.
Flexible Coverage OptionsWideband models are available in popular and proven symmetrical and asymmetrical beam shapes, enabling operators to optimize sector layout and overlap. Wideband Antennas enable Deployments of multi-carrier 5+6 GHz networks. Operators can create scalable cluster sector designs and substantially increase frequency reuse. Combined with the TwistPort™ waveguide interface, wideband antennas provide clean installs, fast deployments and deliver predictable and reliable RF performance. |
Built for Real-World DeploymentsRF elements wideband antennas are engineered for extreme durability and long service life. More than a decade of real-world experience, based on hundreds of thousands of horn antennas deployed worldwide, provides continuous feedback that drives our engineering and product development. RF elements wideband antennas offer one of the most comprehensive and robust feature sets on the market:
These features ensure reliable operation even in harsh climates and coastal environments. |
Designed and Manufactured In-House in the EURF elements Wideband Antennas are designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house in the European Union. We build what we design. The same engineering team that develops the products is directly involved in production implementation. Vertical integration provides:
By maintaining complete control over both development and manufacturing, RF elements ensures that every antenna meets the demanding performance and durability standards required for professional wireless networks. |
Future-Proof Your NetworkAs 6 GHz adoption accelerates globally, infrastructure flexibility is essential. RF elements 5 + 6 Ghz Wideband Antennas enable service providers to avoid repeated and unneccessary antenna replacement and future-proof installations for new radio platforms. With the latest wideband antenna series, operators can rapidly deploy multi-band and multi-carrier networks without compromising support for advanced MIMO and high-capacity strategies. For distributors and integrators, wideband antennas simplify product portfolios, improve inventory efficiency, and address the growing demand for multi-band solutions. See available wideband products Here |