Licensed Point-to-Point Backhaul

Licensed Microwave Antennas for Point-to-Point Backhaul

When your link can’t fail, you don’t “try” an antenna—you deploy one engineered for predictable performance. RF Communications supplies licensed microwave antennas built for high-capacity backhaul, interference control, and long-term outdoor reliability. 

  • High gain options for stronger link margin
  • Low sidelobe performance for interference control 
  • Outdoor-rated builds for long deployment cycles 
  • Universal mounting and adapter support 
  • Built for licensed point-to-point networks 

Quick Fit Checklist


  • Band / Frequency: match your licensed channel plan
  • Link distance: drives gain and diameter
  • Availability target: higher availability needs margin
  • Interference environment: sidelobe control matters
  • Mounting/interface: confirm bracket and adapter fit

What Microwave Antennas Are Used For

Licensed microwave antennas are designed for point-to-point wireless links that move critical traffic between towers, rooftops, POPs, and network sites. They’re commonly used for carrier backhaul, WISP backbone, utilities, public safety networks, and enterprise transport—any deployment that requires consistent throughput,controlled interference, and high availability.
  • Carrier backhaul and network backbone transport
  • WISP regional backbone and site-to-site connectivity
  • Utility communications and SCADA support
  • Public safety site interconnects
  • Enterprise campus and multi-site transport links

Why RF Communications Microwave Antennas

Microwave links degrade for predictable reasons: insufficient fade margin, poor alignment stability, uncontrolled sidelobes in dense RF environments, or hardware that breaks down outdoors. These antennas are built to reduce those failure points.

Performance-focused design

  • High gain options to strengthen link budget and fade margin
  • Pattern control to manage sidelobes and reduce interference risk
  • Predictable RF behavior for repeatable deployments

Deployment-ready mechanics

  • Rugged outdoor construction designed for harsh conditions
  • Stable mounting designed to hold alignment under load
  • Adapter support for common microwave radio platforms

Built for Real Networks

  • Designed for licensed point-to-point deployments
  • Documentation/specs available for engineering review
  • Practical support to select the right build

How to Choose the Right Microwave Antenna

Selection starts with your link objective and constraints, then maps to band compatibility, gain/diameter, and pattern performance.
1

Confirm your licensed band and channel plan

Band compatibility is non-negotiable—start with frequency and radio requirements.

2

Size for distance and availability

Higher gain (often larger diameter) increases fade margin and improves availability—especially in challenging climates or longer links.

3

Prioritize sidelobe performance in dense areas

In crowded deployments, sidelobe control can matter as much as gain.

4

Validate mounting and interface compatibility

Confirm bracket type, pipe size constraints, wind loading, and any radio interface or adapter requirements.

Fast Recommendation

If you want a quick match, send the details below and we’ll recommend the best-fit microwave antenna class and any adapter requirements.
  • Frequency band (GHz)
  • Link distance (mi/km)
  • Radio model
  • Mounting type (tower/roof/pole) and pipe diameter
  • Availability target and environment (urban/rural/coastal)

Industries Served

  • Telecom carriers
  • Wireless ISPs
  • Utilities and energy
  • Public safety networks
  • Enterprise networks
  • System integrators and field deployment teams

Microwave Antennas FAQ

  • Licensed microwave antennas are used for point-to-point links in licensed spectrum—commonly for backhaul and backbone connectivity—where predictable performance and interference control are required.

  • Start with your link budget and availability target. Higher gain (often larger diameter) improves fade margin and reliability, but may require tighter alignment and higher wind loading considerations.

  • Gain, sidelobe performance, front-to-back behavior, mechanical stability, and outdoor durability. In dense environments, sidelobe control is critical.

  • Yes. Send your band, distance, radio model, and mounting details, and we’ll recommend the best-fit antenna class and any adapter requirements.

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