Arcee Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 The question is simple... If my radio has a TwistPort adapter AND a Carrier Class Horn option, should I use the TP or CC Horn? I am using Mikrotik Radios and I am unsure as to where or not I would be losing in any way if I take the CC Horn route (other than a lot more cash )? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 There are few things to consider. Cost aside, with TP-A solution: electronics and rf connectors are in the same enclosure, protected against outdoor elements. There are still coaxial components in the signal path, as RouterBoard has MMCX ports, so we have to "translate" MMCX to waveguide. Variety of OEM RouterBoard offering is also to consider if it is limitation for you or not. On Carrier Class Horn, you get more freedom in choosing the radio, so you have full metal antenna construction. On the other side you have more connection points (more coax connectors) in the signal path, so you introduce more signal loss on traditional coaxial pigtails vs TP-A. Also consider more potential sources of problems (water etc) when comparing with TP-A. TP-A Horns are usually stocked in all 7 beam widths, while CC-Horns usually are stocked in 30°, 60°, 90° beam widths. (we of course supply other CC Horn models without issues). The ease of radio deployment, maintenance, swapping the radios, upgrading platforms: TwistPort™ vs CC is night and day difference. Try the TwisPort once and you will never want your coax jumpers back. As regards field performance, both antennas will rock in comparison to your current gear. Hope this helps in making final decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcee Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I'm going TP. Less connections, Less exposure which makes for points of failure. Lastly, it cost significantly less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Good choice. TP is the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberdome Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 When will the TP adapter with 2x N connectors (or possibly N pigtails) be available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 currently we have no plans for introducing such product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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