Product catalogue

Horn Antennas

Testing Production Design

Years of RF design experience and the latest modelling software allow us to design horn antennas to our customers' particular technical specfications. Gain, beamwidth and operational power level requirements are integrated into the design process at the outset, whilst mechanical and environmental considerations are also very often major contributing factors.

Our fully equipped workshops undertake all of our general manufacturing, whilst specialised processes such as laser cutting and wireerosion are sub contracted. Welded horns range from WG4 to WG16, whilst higher frequency millimetric horns are electroformed. Many of our more exotic horn antennas require very demanding manufacturing tolerances, a routine aspect of the work carried out by our team of highly skilled technicians.

Once realised 'in the metal', our horns are fully tested to the required specifications using a comprehensive range of test equipment calibrated and traceable to national standards. Radiation patterns and gain measurements are made either within our anechoic chamber, or on one of our outdoor test ranges.

Simple rear mounting plates are standard on most of our horn antennas, with centre of gravity mounting points provided on heavier and larger models. These allow mounting in two polarisations by removal and refitting, but we can also provide the facility for 'polarisation rotation', whereby the antenna can be moved through a range of angles of polarisation and locked in position.

Our horn antennas are usually supplied painted white or powder coated light grey. The millimetric antennas are usually gold plated. We are also happy to supply any specified paint colour or custom finish.

Finish Mounting Radomes

A number of radome options are available, dependent on the part in question. These range from a simple, functional cover to prevent the ingress of dirt or airborne particles, to much more sophisticated pressure tested radomes, designed to withstand the internal pressurisation often used in high power applications such as EMC testing. Extreme environmental conditions can also dictate further measures to maintain both electrical and mechanical integrity and longevity. We also design and manufacture radomes used for beam forming applications.

Standard Waveguide Number Chart

Freq. GHz WG
0.75 1.1 0.9 1.5 1.1 1.7 1.4 2.2 1.7 2.6 2.2 3.3 2.6 4.0 3.3 4.9 4
5 6 7 8 9A 10 11A 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

WR
975
770 650 510 430

R
9
12 14 18 22 26 32 40 48 58 70 84 100 120 140 180 220 260 320 400 500 620 740 900 1200
There are three designated waveguide size ranges. 'WG' & 'WR' numbers are most widely used, with 'R' numbers being rarely used nowadays, but included here for reference. 'WG' numbers are mainly used in the UK and Europe, with 'WR' sizes used in the US and the Far East. We are more than happy to work with whatever waveguide numbers our customers specify whether it is WG, WR or R.

340
284 229 187 159 137 112 90 75 62 51 42 34 28 22 19 15 12 10 8

3.9 5.9
4.9 7.1

6.0 8.2
7.0 10.0

8.2 12.4
10 15

12.4 18
15 22

18 26.5
22 33

26.5 40 33 50 40 60 50 75 60 90
75 110 90 140

These precision standard gain horns are manufactured from brass, copper or aluminium alloy. The horns come in three ranges with nominal gains at midband of 10, 15 and 20 dBi with a spread of about 3 dB across the frequency band. A full test report including antenna gain, beamwidth, and VSWR is supplied with each horn. The horns are normally fitted with an integral coaxialto waveguide transition, but can be supplied with a waveguide flange. Non standard gains and frequency bands are also available.

Flanged antennas will have a shorter length L than stated in the table as they will not have the coaxial transition section. Note : N = Ntype connector, F = Waveguide Flange, S = SMA connector, K = Ktype, V = Vtype, all are Female (Jack) unless otherwise stated.

Qpar Angus Numbering Guide

QSH12N10
Antenna Descriptor Waveguide Number Connector Type Gain MidBand

Waveguide/Standard Gain Horns

Standard Gain Horn Specifications

Frequency GHz 0.75 1.1 0.9 1.5 1.1 1.7 Part Number QSH4#15 QSH5#10 QSH5#15 QSH5#20 QSH6#10 QSH6#15 QSH6#20 QSH7#10 QSH7#15 QSH7#20 QSH8#10 QSH8#15 QSH8#20 QSH9A#10 QSH9A#15 QSH9A#20 QSH10#10 QSH10#15 QSH10#20 QSH11A#10 QSH11A#15 QSH11A#20 QSH12#10 QSH12#15 QSH12#20 QSH13#10 QSH13#15 QSH13#20 QSH14#10 QSH14#15 QSH14#20 Gain (dBi) 15 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 Power (W c.w) 425 400 400 400 350 350 350 280 280 280 260 260 260 240 240 240 210 210 210 200 200 200 180 180 180 160 160 160 145 145 145 Connectors N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F H (mm) 800 344 590 1180 310 510 960 245 400 670 205 330 575 160 260 450 140 220 380 110 180 300 95 150 250 80 125 200 65 105 175 E (mm) 600 250 470 850 230 400 705 180 320 470 150 260 410 120 210 320 100 180 270 85 145 215 70 120 180 60 100 150 50 85 125 L (mm) 1025 510 960 2300 545 820 1800 425 640 1340 345 525 1200 270 410 930 230 345 750 185 280 615 150 230 530 125 190 460 110 165 390

Power rating shown is for Type N connector, unless otherwise stated.

1.4 2.2

1.7 2.6

2.2 3.3

2.6 4.0

3.3 4.9

3.9 5.9

4.9 7.1

5.8 8.2

Power rating shown is for Type N connector, unless otherwise stated.

Frequency GHz 7.0 10.0

8.2 12.4

10.0 15.0

12.4 18.0

15.0 22.0

18.0 26.5

22.0 33.0

26.5 40.0

33.0 50.0 40.0 60.0 50.0 75.0 60.0 90.0 75.0 110.0 90.0 140.0

Part Number QSH15#10 QSH15#15 QSH15#20 QSH16#10 QSH16#15 QSH16#20 QSH17#10 QSH17#15 QSH17#20 QSH18#10 QSH18#15 QSH18#20 QSH19#10 QSH19#15 QSH19#20 QSH20#10 QSH20#15 QSH20#20 QSH21#10 QSH21#15 QSH21#20 QSH22#10 QSH22#15 QSH22#20 QSH23#20 QSH24#20 QSH25F20 QSH26F20 QSH27F20 QSH28F20

Gain (dBi) 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 10 15 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Power (W c.w.) 135 135 135 120 120 120 110 110 110 100 100 100 30 (SMA) 30 (SMA) 30 (SMA) 20 (SMA) 20 (SMA) 20 (SMA) 40 (K) 40 (K) 40 (K) 40 (K) 40 (K) 40 (K) 330 (F) 300 (F) 280 (F) 240 (F) 220 (F) 200 (F)

Connector Options N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F N/S/F S/F S/F S/F S/F S/F S/F K/F K/F K/F K/F K/F K/F F/V F/V F F F F

H (mm) 55 85 145 45 75 120 40 60 100 35 50 80 30 45 70 25 35 55 18 28 44 17 27 37 34 24 20 18 15 12

E (mm) 40 70 105 35 60 85 30 50 70 25 40 60 20 35 50 18 30 40 13 20 32 15 20 26 26 18 15 13 11 9

L (mm) 90 135 320 75 110 265 60 90 220 55 80 175 45 65 150 35 55 130 30 45 105 30 45 95 80 70 60 53 45 35

Standard Gain Horn Specifications

Wideband Horn Antennas

These horns offer an unrivalled facility for EMI / RFI testing, evaluation & electronic surveillance. Bandwidths range from 1 to 40 GHz with single and dual polarised antennas. The horns are normally fitted with an integral coaxial connector. The broadband ridged horns that are compatible with WRD ridged waveguide can also be supplied with a waveguide flange. Described overleaf are just some of the models that we produce. We are happy to discuss any specific frequency band, gain or beamwidth requirements you may have.

Low Frequency Horns 100 MHz 2 GHz

Qpar Angus are world leaders in the design and construction of large, low frequency, wideband, double and quadruple ridged horns. The examples shown are dual polarised antennas operating over the frequency ranges 220 MHz 2 GHz, 100 MHz 1 GHz and 100 MHz 1.8 GHz.

Cutout picture of three low frequency horns

The 100 MHz to 1 GHz Double Ridged Horn Antenna is manufactured from aluminium. It is ideal for Wide Band surveillance, susceptibility and EMC applications. The horn is supplied with a precision type N connector. Gain varies from 4 10 dBi across the frequency band. A detailed test report is provided with each horn. Customised mounts can be supplied to your specific requirements.

Wideband Horn Specifications

Flanged antennas will have a shorter length L than stated in the table as they will not have the coaxial transition section.
Frequency (GHz)
A B C D E

A
Power (W c.w.) Connector Options

B
VSWR
< 1.8 :1 (95 % of band)

C
Isolation (dB) Beamwidth (degrees) Weight (kg)

D
H (mm)

E
E (mm) L (mm)

Part Number WBH0.52N13

WBHDP0.918S Dual Polarised

Gain (dBi)

0.5 2.5 0.9 18 12 18 1 18 24

7.4 14.5 4.5 13.4 7 12 5.5 16.8 1.3 12.8 16.4 18.1 11.5 15 7 13 10 21 6.8 18 10.6 22.4 7 13 18.4 20.9 8.8 17 20.2 21.4 12.3 14.8 12 16.9

250 40 300 1.5 kW c.w 40

10 kW peak 750 W c.w.

N S N 7/8" IEC S

N/A > 25 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A > 25 > 20 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A > 25

70 25 120 20 60 35 80 15 280 20 25 15 56 20 90 10 60 9 70 12 56 8 90 10 17 11.3 60 20 14 20 43 24.6 41 20

9.7 1.7 3.0 1.7 0.7 15.8 1.9 0.37 2.7

404

404

570 230 290 325 148 986 325 119 622

< 2:1 < 1.8:1 < 1.7:1 < 2:1 < 1.6:1 < 1.6:1 < 2.5:1 < 2:1 typ. < 2.5:1 typ. < 2.5:1 typ. < 2.5:1 typ.
< 1.3:1 (F) < 1.7:1 (S)

215 mm Diameter 285 185 96 555 215 119 165 281 182 90 426 215 86 165

WBH12N10 WBH18B10HP WBH118S WBH24#17 WBH28#13 WBH218# WBH218#HG

WBHDP218# Dual Polarised WBHDP218#HG Dual Polarised

SC / F
S / N / SC S/N S/N S/N S/N S

F G

28 2 18 2 18 2 18 2 18

100 (N)
20 (S) 50 (N) 50 (S) 80 (N)

40 (S) 40 (S) 20 (S)

2 kW (F) 50 (S)
50 (S) 400 (N) 2 kW (F)

2.5
1.9 0.37 7.6 0.8 3.4 0.14 0.25

125
174 119 367 57 183 35 47

125
174 86 285 47 143 28 47

304
440 119 890 222 420 73 68

2 24 48

WBH224S WBH48#20 WBH6.518#17 WBH7.518#20 WBH1840#

WBHDP1840K Dual Polarised

F/S
F/S/N F/S/N F/K K

6.5 18 7.5 18

< 1.5:1 (N) < 1.2:1 (F) < 1.6:1 (K) < 2.5:1 typ.

2 kW (F)
200 (F) 20 (K)

I J

18 40 18 40

20

N = Ntype connector F = Waveguide Flange SC = SC connector S = SMA connector K = Ktype connector HG = High Gain B = 7/8" IEC connector All are Female (Jack) unless otherwise stated.

Qpar Angus Ltd have teamed up with TMD Technologies Ltd to produce a range of unrivalled antenna and amplifier solutions that exceed the latest DO160 HiRF specifications. The horn antennas have been specially developed by Qpar Angus to focus the RF energy at short distances from the aperture, and thus overcome the near field limitations of traditional designs.

1 1.6 GHz Quad Horn Focussing Array

Nine specialised antennas cover the frequency range 0.4 18 GHz. Six amplifiers cover the 1 18 GHz range, each having output powers in excess of 4 kW. 3 kV/m or more is now achievable at 1 metre in free field tests. 3 dB spot sizes are 150 mm or greater. All exceed latest Category K specification.

High RF (HiRF) EMC Systems

1 1.6 GHz Quad Horn Focussing Array

Various connector options are available. Power ratings will depend on connector type. Many other frequency bands and 'specials' have been designed in addition to these antennas listed, please feel free to contact us if you have a particular specification or requirement.

A
Frequency (GHz)
A

C
Part Number
Gain (dBi @ 1m)

D
Input Power
0.5 1.1 kW for 700 V/m 2.8 3.8 kW for 3 kV/m 2.5 2.8 kW for 3 kV/m 2.4 2.9 kW for 3 kV/m 1.6 2.3 kW for 3 kV/m 1.3 2.3 kW for 3 kV/m 1.5 2.0 kW for 3 kV/m 1.4 2.5 kW for 3 kV/m 1.4 2.1 kW for 3 kV/m

E
Mean Power Rating
2 kW 7:16 DIN 1.5 kW (SC) 1 kW (N) 1.6 kW 7:16 DIN 1.2 kW (SC) 0.8 kW (N) 1.4 kW 7:16 DIN 1 kW (SC) 0.7 kW (N) 1.2 kW 7:16 DIN 0.9 kW (SC) 0.6 kW (N) 1.2 kW 7:16 DIN 0.75 kW (SC) 0.5 kW (N) 0.8 kW 7:16 DIN 0.6 kW (SC) 0.4 kW (N)

Peak Power Rating

13 kW 7:16 DIN 10 kW (SC) 5 kW (N) 13 kW 7:16 DIN 10 kW (SC) 5 kW (N) 13 kW 7:16 DIN 10 kW (SC) 5 kW (N) 13 kW 7:16 DIN 10 kW (SC) 5 kW (N) 13 kW 7:16 DIN 10 kW (SC) 5 kW (N) 13 kW 7:16 DIN 10 kW (SC) 5 kW (N)

VSWR
< 1.5:1 typical 2:1 max. < 1.5:1 typical 2:1 max. < 1.5:1 typical 2:1 max. < 1.5:1 typical 2:1 max. < 1.5:1 typical 2:1 max. < 1.5:1 typical 2:1 max. < 1.5:1 typical 2:1 max. < 1.5:1 typical 2:1 max. < 1.5:1 typical 2:1 max.

~3dB BW @1m (mm)

~Weight (kg)

H (mm) approx

E (mm) approx

L (mm) approx

0.4 1 1 1.6 1.5 2.6 2 3.2 2.6 4 4 6 (min) 6 8.2 8 12.4 12.4 18

QHIRF0.41#14 QHIRF11.6#20 QHIRF1.52.6#21 QHIRF23.2#20 QHIRF 2.64#22 QHIRF46#22 QHIRF68.2#22 QHIRF16F22 QHIRF18F22

11.6 15.8 18.9 20.6 20.3 22 20.0 20.9 20.2 22.8 21.1 23.6 21.8 23.1 20.7 23.3 21.6 23.2

260 660 182 296 156 246 210 335 204 304 170 260 180 240 200 300 180 250

60 60 40 16 7.5 4.6 3.6 1.1 1

1400 1250 950 700 470 400 280 170 120

1400 1250 950 500 350 300 190 110 85

900 900 900 1650 1150 900 1080 530 300

0.5 kW (SC) 0.32 kW (N)

10 kW (SC) 5 kW (N)

10 kW (F) 10 kW (F)

10 kW (F) 10 kW (F)

HiRF Horns Specifications

Testing
Our standard gain horns provide accurate gain/beamwidth and repeatability a critical requirement for test & measurement applications.

EMC
High power or focussed arrays of our antennas provide excellent immunity testing capability.

Applications

Links
Qpar horns used in short range, line of sight microwave links have been deployed indoors & in outdoor locations such as sports stadia.

Defence
Qpar has extensive experience providing rugged & custom designs for ECM, surveillance and other applications.

Environment
Our horns have been used in environmental and climatic monitoring systems.

Whether you require a standard gain horn antenna from stock or a fully researched, designed and tested horn, tailored to your specific needs, Qpar Angus is able to offer a discreet, comprehensive and efficient service, that has been developed over more than 35 years serving the RF industry and which carries a reputation for reliability & innovation.

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Copyright 2012 Qpar Angus Ltd. Specifications subject to change without notice. Reference No. 19/07/13 V4 JTR/JMM