Aerospace & Defense Solutions

Precision Measurement Antennas
for Aerospace and Defense

From radar characterization to airborne measurement, RF SPIN antennas support R&D, testing, and qualification programs at leading aerospace organizations, test laboratories, and system integrators.

Antenna under test in the RF SPIN anechoic chamber
Why it matters

Where measurement precision is mission-critical

In aerospace testing, a missed dB can mean a failed qualification or a delayed program. RF SPIN builds measurement antennas for engineers who can’t afford to second-guess their data: every unit individually calibrated, fully documented, proven in the field.

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Trusted by aerospace primes, space companies and test labs

And other aerospace, space, and research organizations around the globe

Applications

From chamber to flight to field

RF SPIN antenna with a custom radome deployed outdoors
Outdoor & field testing

When the antenna leaves the lab

Antennas with custom radomes for outdoor deployment, vehicle integration, and field testing. Built for challenging environmental conditions, with a MIL-STD-810F qualified model available (QRH400R).

Use context

Field deployment

Environment

Vehicle / Portable

Activity type

MIL-STD-810F

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Professional inspection UAV in flight
Aerospace platforms

From UAV to orbit

Lightweight measurement antennas for airborne integration and space platforms, where mass and footprint define the mission: ultra-light designs for UAVs and space-program hardware.

Use context

Airborne / Space

Environment

Payload integration

Activity type

Mass-constrained

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Airport surveillance radar antenna
Radar & RF systems

From characterization to compliance

Broadband horn antennas for characterizing radar and RF systems, measuring emissions, and analyzing signals across wide frequency ranges. Dual- and single-polarized models, each antenna individually calibrated in our anechoic chamber.

Use context

Anechoic chamber

Environment

Signal analysis

Activity type

System integrators

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EMC test chamber
EMC compliance testing

From R&D to qualification

Broadband measurement antennas for EMC test programs across the avionics and aerospace sectors. Used in compliance testing per MIL-STD-461 and RTCA DO-160, with accredited CISPR 16-1-6 calibration available on request.

Use context

Test chamber

Environment

Compliance testing

Activity type

MIL-STD-461 / DO-160

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Featured products

Antennas built for the mission

QRH400R dual-polarized antenna with radome
Outdoor & field · Flagship

QRH400R

400 MHz – 6 GHz · dual-polarized with radome

MIL-STD-810F qualified for harsh-environment applications. Built for outdoor deployment, vehicle integration, and field measurement programs where reliability is non-negotiable.

Weatherproof radome construction

Wide L through C band coverage

Individual chamber calibration

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QRH0218 lightweight dual-polarized horn
Aerospace platforms · UAV

QRH0218

2 – 18 GHz · 166 g · dual-polarized

Built for airborne integration, portable field measurement, and payload-constrained RF systems where every gram counts. The lightest dual-polarized broadband horn in our catalog.

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QRH0140 broadband horn antenna
Radar & SATCOM · Broadband

QRH0140

1 – 40 GHz · dual-polarized broadband

The broadest single-antenna coverage in our catalog. Suited for broadband measurement, antenna characterization, and signal analysis across radar and SATCOM bands.

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QRH18R dual-polarized EMC antenna with radome
EMC testing · High-power

QRH18R

1 – 18 GHz · dual-polarized EMC/EMI antenna

Dual-polarized 1–18 GHz antenna that captures both planes in a single setup. Radome-sealed with a Gore vent for reliable EMC/EMI testing outdoors, individually calibrated.
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QRH300-EX lightweight high-power antenna
Aerospace platforms · Space-grade

QRH300-EX

300 MHz – 1.7 GHz · lightweight high-power UHF/L-band

Lightweight broadband antenna with high power handling. Built on engineering experience from a NASA space program, now in the portfolio for UHF and L-band measurement.

Perforated construction for mass-optimized design

700 W CW / 1100 W peak power handling

Suitable for satellite payloads and aerospace platforms

QRH400L lightweight portable broadband antenna
Aerospace platforms · UAV / Portable

QRH400L

400 MHz – 6 GHz · lightweight portable broadband

Lightweight, portable broadband antenna at just 2.4 kg, with stable gain and polarization balance across the band. Built for fast field setup and repeatable measurement.

Perforated frame for low aerodynamic drag on UAVs

Built-in dual-axis spirit levels for precise alignment

Individually calibrated with electronic calibration files

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Quality & standards

Built to a measurement-grade standard

Qualified for demanding environments

MIL-STD-810F qualified model for harsh-environment deployment (QRH400R).

Quality from spec to shipment

Manufacturing operates under an ISO 9001 quality management system.

Traceable, accredited, documented

Accredited laboratory calibration to CISPR 16-⁠1-⁠6 available with the PLUS ACCREDITED tier. Each antenna individually calibrated in our anechoic chamber.

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Antenna Portal QR code

Every unit, fully traceable

Each antenna ships with a unique QR code linking to the Antenna Portal with its calibration data, datasheets, and documentation.

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Why RF SPIN

What keeps engineers coming back

In-house

EU manufacturing, end-to-end

Every antenna designed, machined, calibrated, and tested in our Czech facility. Full quality control, no outsourcing, traceable supply chain.

Documented

Calibration data with every antenna

Each antenna individually calibrated and documented. Manufacturer or accredited calibration data follows the antenna throughout its lifetime, accessible via QR code.

Built-to-spec

Custom design capability

For specific frequency, mechanical, environmental, or interface requirements. 20+ years of design experience, in partnership with Czech Technical University in Prague.

Custom solutions

Need an antenna built to your specification?

From extended frequency ranges and custom radomes to special connectors and ruggedized mechanical builds, we develop custom antennas built precisely to your brief. Our engineering team has delivered custom designs for system integrators, space programs, and aerospace OEMs.

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Custom lightweight antenna in the RF SPIN production hall

Get in touch

Discuss your aerospace application

Whether you’re qualifying a new system, building a measurement chamber, or measuring across a frequency band you can’t find off-the-shelf, talk to us about your requirements.