Custom Design
Custom RF engineering for aircraft Ku-Band SATCOM antennas, including low-profile, phased array, parabolic, flat-panel, and electronically steered concepts tailored to mission and platform requirements.
Micro-Ant develops custom Ku-Band SATCOM antennas for aircraft requiring reliable airborne connectivity, rugged performance, and mission-specific RF design. From concept engineering through manufacturing, testing, and certification support, our Jacksonville-based team builds bespoke antenna solutions for aviation, defense, satellite communications, and government programs that demand precision, quality, and long-term operational confidence.
End-to-end Ku-band aircraft SATCOM antenna services, from bespoke design through testing, certification support, and production.
Custom RF engineering for aircraft Ku-Band SATCOM antennas, including low-profile, phased array, parabolic, flat-panel, and electronically steered concepts tailored to mission and platform requirements.
US-based manufacturing with precision machining, assembly, RF integration, environmental screening, and production testing inside Micro-Ant’s AS9100 and ISO-certified Jacksonville facility.
Spherical and planar near-field antenna characterization from 750 MHz to 40 GHz, supporting Ku-band performance validation, gain, pattern, polarization, and system-level RF analysis.
Support for satellite operator and regulatory submissions, including formatted reports and experience with Intelsat, Inmarsat, Eutelsat, SES O3B, ARSTRAT, Iridium, and related programs.
Testing and characterization of radomes, feeds, OMTs, polarizers, reflectors, beamforming antennas, patch arrays, horn antennas, and other aircraft SATCOM antenna components.
Seamless transition from early prototype builds to repeatable production, with ERP-managed planning, supply chain tracking, quality documentation, and scalable annual volume capabilities.
We begin by reviewing aircraft platform constraints, frequency requirements, link objectives, environmental demands, radome considerations, operator requirements, and production goals to define a practical Ku-Band SATCOM antenna strategy.
Micro-Ant combines scientific antenna expertise with aerospace-grade manufacturing discipline.
Over 20 years designing bespoke antennas for aviation, defense, maritime, and land applications.
AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 systems support disciplined aerospace manufacturing and quality control.
Design, machining, assembly, RF integration, testing, and final characterization are handled in-house.
State-of-the-art chambers validate antennas from 750 MHz to 40 GHz with detailed reporting.
Scientists, engineers, and specialists behind mission-ready antenna solutions.
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.
A Ku-band antenna is an RF antenna designed to transmit and receive signals in the Ku-band portion of the microwave spectrum. In aircraft SATCOM applications, Ku-band antennas support two-way satellite communications for data, voice, video, and mission connectivity. Designs may include parabolic, flat-panel, phased array, low-profile, or electronically steered architectures depending on aircraft constraints and satellite network requirements.
Connect with our antenna specialists for program-specific guidance.
Aerospace quality management certification.
International quality management certification.
Recognized for innovative satellite communications technology.
Share your aircraft platform requirements, frequency targets, certification needs, or production goals, and our team will help define the right Ku-Band SATCOM antenna path.
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.