ETS-Lindgren's model 3160 Standard Gain Horns cover a multi-octave bandwidth of 1 GHz to 40 GHz. All models in the series are linearly polarized, have medium gain, optimum half power beamwidth (equal in both horizontal and vertical planes), and low VSWR. Antenna factors are constant throughout the entire operating frequency range. Comparisons of measured versus computed gain have been found to be within +/- 0.5 dB. ANSI C63.4 recommends the use of standard gain horn antennas as a reference standard above 1 GHz.

While the coaxial feed allows power input of up to 550 W (Models 3160-01, 02, 03), higher power input is possible by removing the detachable feed and direct mounting the flange to an amplifier waveguide port. While the coaxial feed allows power input of up to 550 W (Models 3160-01, 02, 03), higher power input is possible by removing the detachable feed and direct mounting the flange to an amplifier waveguide port.