A horn antenna suitable for use with a level measurement device and having
a composite emitter structure. The emitter structure or assembly
comprises an emitter and a plug. The emitter provides the process
interface and is formed from a material having properties which include
microwave transparency, chemical resistance and/or mechanical strength.
The plug is isolated or partitioned from the process interface. The plug
is formed from a material different from the emitter and exhibits the
properties of microwave transparency and/or mechanical strength.
According to another aspect, the level measurement device includes a
coupling mechanism which allows the removal of the horn antenna
independently of the emitter.