airMAX AC 5 GHz, 30/34 dBi RocketDish (RD-5G30) is a high-performance dish antenna from Ubiquiti, designed to pair with a Rocket-series radio to build genuinely long-range point-to-point links. Unlike Ubiquiti’s all-in-one PowerBeam bridges, the RocketDish is an antenna-only product, giving network designers the flexibility to pair it with whatever Rocket radio best fits their deployment.

The airMAX AC 5 GHz RocketDish is available in two variants to match different range and mounting requirements. The RD-5G34 delivers 30 dBi gain at 4.9 GHz and 34 dBi gain across 5–5.8 GHz, with a tight 3° beamwidth on both horizontal and vertical polarization and an F/B ratio of 42 dB — genuinely exceptional figures for maximizing range and minimizing interference on demanding long-distance links. The RD-5G30 offers 26 dBi gain at 4.9 GHz and 30 dBi gain across 5–5.9 GHz, with a 5° beamwidth and an F/B ratio of 34 dB, delivering strong performance in a notably smaller, lighter package.

Both variants operate across a 4.9–5.8 GHz frequency range with dual-linear polarization and a minimum cross-pol isolation of 35 dB, along with a max VSWR of 1.4:1 — specifications that reflect genuinely serious RF engineering for demanding backhaul and long-distance bridge applications.

Physical scale differs significantly between the two models: the RD-5G34 measures 1050 x 1050 x 421mm and weighs 13.5kg, rated for wind loading up to 1,779N at 200km/h (125mph), while the more compact RD-5G30 measures 650 x 650 x 304mm and weighs 9.8kg, rated for wind loading up to 787N at 200km/h. Both share a 200km/h (125mph) wind survivability rating, and both include a universal pole mount, Rocket bracket, and weatherproof RF connectors in the box, simplifying installation alongside a compatible Rocket radio.

Both variants comply with ETSI EN 302 326 DN2 specification and the RD-5G30 is confirmed NDAA compliant, giving installers confidence for deployments with regulatory or procurement requirements around supply chain compliance.

For WISPs and integrators building serious long-range backhaul links who need maximum antenna performance paired with the radio flexibility of Ubiquiti’s Rocket series, the airMAX AC 5 GHz RocketDish delivers genuinely exceptional gain and beamwidth precision, with the RD-5G34 pushing range further for the most demanding links and the RD-5G30 offering a lighter, more compact alternative where full-scale performance isn’t required.