Custom S-Band Design
Custom S-band antenna engineering for mission-specific gain, beamwidth, polarization, platform fit, and environmental demands across defense, aerospace, maritime, satellite, and land communications programs.
Micro-Ant designs, manufactures, and validates high gain S-band antennas for mission-critical communications across defense, aerospace, maritime, and land applications. From custom RF architecture to precision production and near-field testing, every antenna is engineered in-house for rugged performance, reliable signal integrity, and long-term field durability in demanding operational environments.
End-to-end S-band antenna design, manufacturing, and validation for demanding RF communication programs.
Custom S-band antenna engineering for mission-specific gain, beamwidth, polarization, platform fit, and environmental demands across defense, aerospace, maritime, satellite, and land communications programs.
Precision manufacturing for high gain S-band antenna hardware, supported by in-house machining, assembly, RF integration, ERP tracking, and scalable production from prototype quantities to high-volume runs.
S-band antenna characterization using spherical and planar near-field measurement systems, with production validation, certification support, compliance reporting, and documentation built around rigorous RF performance standards.
Micro-Ant starts by reviewing frequency targets, gain needs, polarization, platform constraints, environmental requirements, and production goals. This early engineering alignment helps define a practical S-band antenna architecture before detailed modeling, prototyping, or manufacturing resources are committed.
Micro-Ant combines scientific antenna expertise with disciplined manufacturing and quality systems.
Over 20 years designing rugged RF antennas for defense, aerospace, maritime, and land missions.
AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 systems guide consistent manufacturing, testing, and documentation controls.
Design, machining, assembly, RF integration, testing, and final characterization are handled under one roof.
Spherical and planar near-field chambers support antenna validation from 750 MHz to 40 GHz.
Scientists, engineers, and specialists focused on antenna excellence.
President and Founder & Chief Scientist
Charles McCarrick is the President, Founder, and Chief Scientist of Micro-Ant LLC, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. With over two decades of leadership in antenna design and manufacturing, Charles has built Micro-Ant into a world-class engineering firm serving defense, aviation, maritime, and land applications globally. As a certified expert in Antenna Theory, he has personally trained and certified employees, fostering a team of scientists who have mastered the art of antenna engineering. Under his vision, Micro-Ant has developed more than a thousand bespoke antenna products, earned prestigious awards including the 2022 Innovation of the Year and SatCom Technology of the Year honors, and achieved AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. Charles remains committed to driving innovation and excellence that makes a meaningful difference in people's lives worldwide.
Director of Business Development
Dasha Tyshlek serves as Director of Business Development at Micro-Ant LLC in Jacksonville, Florida. In her role, she drives the company's strategic growth initiatives, representing Micro-Ant at high-profile industry events and media appearances to amplify the brand's presence across the defense, satellite communications, aviation, and maritime sectors. Dasha plays a key role in building and nurturing relationships with major clients and partners, including leading organizations in government, telecom, and aerospace. Her work supports Micro-Ant's ambitious growth objectives, including a projected 40 percent revenue increase, as the company continues to expand its footprint as a recognized leader in bespoke antenna design and manufacturing. Dasha is dedicated to connecting Micro-Ant's world-class engineering capabilities with the clients and communities that need them most.
Business Development Specialist
Karl Hawes is a Business Development Specialist at Micro-Ant LLC, bringing nearly two decades of hands-on experience in developing, launching, and commercializing complex engineered products. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Karl supports Micro-Ant's business development efforts across key markets including defense, aerospace, satellite communications, and government sectors. His deep background in bringing sophisticated technical products to market makes him an invaluable asset in communicating Micro-Ant's proprietary antenna technologies — from Ultra-Wide Band Ka systems to high-precision GNSS designs — to prospective clients. Karl is committed to connecting customers with the right bespoke antenna solutions and ensuring that Micro-Ant's world-class manufacturing capabilities reach the organizations that depend on reliable, high-performance connectivity.
Contact Representative
Tony Felice serves as a Contact Representative at Micro-Ant LLC in Jacksonville, Florida. In this client-facing role, Tony is a key point of contact for customers seeking information about Micro-Ant's industry-leading bespoke antenna solutions for government, aviation, maritime, and land applications. He is dedicated to delivering an outstanding customer experience — a hallmark of Micro-Ant's service philosophy — ensuring that every inquiry is handled with professionalism and care. Tony supports clients across a wide range of industries, including defense, satellite communications, telecom, and aerospace, helping connect them with the right antenna products and engineering expertise. His commitment to responsiveness and clear communication reflects Micro-Ant's broader mission of quality and excellence in every customer interaction.
Contact Representative
Ashlee Singleton is a Contact Representative at Micro-Ant LLC, based at the company's headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. As a primary point of contact for clients and partners, Ashlee plays an essential role in supporting the outstanding customer experience that Micro-Ant is known for across the defense, aviation, maritime, and satellite communications industries. She assists customers in navigating inquiries related to Micro-Ant's full portfolio of bespoke antenna products and engineering services, ensuring seamless communication between clients and the company's world-class technical team. Ashlee's dedication to professionalism and attentive service reflects Micro-Ant's commitment to quality and longevity — values that have guided the company's growth and reputation over more than two decades in the industry.
An S-band antenna is an RF antenna designed to operate within the S-band portion of the microwave spectrum, generally around 2 to 4 GHz. S-band is widely used for satellite communications, telemetry, tracking, command links, radar, aviation, maritime, and government applications because it can support reliable communications with useful propagation characteristics and manageable antenna sizes.
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Aerospace quality management for mission-critical manufacturing.
Recognized quality systems for consistent production control.
Awarded for innovative satellite communications technology.
Share your S-band antenna requirements, target platform, performance goals, and production needs. Micro-Ant will help determine the right next step.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 904-683-8394.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 904-683-8394.