TwistPort™ connects radios in three ways, and all are fully supported.
TwistPort™ Developer Program
Build Your Radio for TwistPort™
Integrate the TwistPort™ interface into your radio and connect it directly to a proven range of RF elements antennas. The TwistPort™ Developer Program gives qualified radio manufacturers the specifications, engineering support and certification to do it, with no per-unit royalty.
Why build for TwistPort™
Get a high-performance antenna range without building one.
Sectors from 30° to 90°, symmetrical and asymmetrical patterns, point-to-point dish antennas. Your radio reaches all of them through one interface.
Put your engineering into the radio.
Stop designing a new antenna and mount for every platform. Let the antenna range give your customers deployment flexibility.
Direct waveguide connection.
Waveguide to waveguide, with no cables between radio and antenna. Less RF loss, fewer failure points, nothing to weatherproof.
Faster installs your customers will notice.
Tool-free, twist-and-lock mounting that WISP crews already know from hundreds of thousands of installs.
Launch with us.
We will feature your TwistPort™ Certified radios across our website, compatibility tools, trade shows and distributor channels.
One Interface - Three Ways to Connect
Built-In
The radio has the TwistPort™ interface as part of its design.
Connects & Mounts.
For new radios developed through this program.
Made by radio manufacturers under license.
Connects & Mounts.
For new radios developed through this program.
Made by radio manufacturers under license.
Through a Radio Adaptor
A TwistPort™ Adaptor (TPA) fits an existing radio to TwistPort™ antennas.
Connects & Mounts
For popular radios already in WISP networks,
Made by RF elements.
Connects & Mounts
For popular radios already in WISP networks,
Made by RF elements.
Through Standard Adaptor
A TwistPort™ Adaptor with standard coaxial connectors connects an existing radio to TwistPort antennas.
Connects only - no radio mounting.
For any connectorized radio with compatible working band,
Made by RF elements.
Connects only - no radio mounting.
For any connectorized radio with compatible working band,
Made by RF elements.
Program at a Glance
Evaluate
We review your radio concept and agree the scope under NDA. No fee.
Develop
You receive specifications, reference parts and engineering support. No program fee; custom engineering quoted separately.
Certify
We test your radio against the TwistPort™ interface requirements. One-time certification per radio platform
Produce
You manufacture and sell the certified radio. No per-unit royalty; TwistPort™ components available from RF elements.
Launch
We promote your radio across the TwistPort™ ecosystem.
FAQ
Do we pay a royalty on each radio? No. There is no per-unit royalty. Certification is a one-time step per radio platform.
Can we use TwistPort™ on our own antennas? No. The program licenses TwistPort™ for radios. For licensing TwistPort™ on your antennas, please talk to us directly.
What happens to TwistPort™ Adaptors? Nothing changes. RF elements keeps developing and supplying adaptors for widely used radios. Built-in TwistPort™ is an additional option.
Is the licence exclusive? No. Every licence is non-exclusive, and the program is open to many radio manufacturers.
Who makes the TwistPort™ parts in our radio? Multiple manufacturing arrangements are possible, including your existing supply chain. RF elements can supply the precision TwistPort™ components for volume production.
How long does it take? It depends on your design. Early contact helps most: we review the interface before you commit to tooling.
How do you protect our design? Everything is exchanged under NDA. Certification checks only the TwistPort™ interface, and we do not need access to your electronics or software.