RF engineering becomes a new research focus at Tallinn University of Technology.
The group begins working with Aksel Kiiss, the Estonian-born scientist, entrepreneur and president of MITEQ Inc.
Keep wireless systems working — or make them fall silent
Rantelon is an Estonian high-tech company where generations of researchers, engineers and production specialists build RF systems for civilian, dual-use, defence and space applications.
Our foundation
Academic depth
Rantelon began as an academic spin-off and has worked closely with universities and research institutions throughout its history. That continuity supports the kind of radio communication, signal processing and electronics integration challenges that standard technology cannot solve.
Development and serial production happen under one roof in Tallinn. The result is faster iteration, direct quality control and long product lifecycles supported by ongoing updates and modernisation.
1995Founded in Estonia
30+Years of RF engineering
1Integrated development and production site
Company history
Built from research.
Engineered for the field.
From a university microwave laboratory to an integrated RF research, development and production company in Tallinn.
1992
1993
The Chair of Microwave Equipment is established at TalTech.
Aksel Kiiss supports the new chair with radio equipment and design software, helping build a modern RF engineering capability.
1993
The team receives its first land earth-station RF filter order from MITEQ in the United States.
1994
Modern Western RF measurement equipment strengthens the laboratory.
1995
Rantelon OÜ is founded by Priit Kinks and Andres Taklaja.
The company carries the group’s microwave research into practical development and commercial production.
1996
Students join the growing team.
The company begins its long tradition of bringing emerging engineers into real product development work.
1997
Production begins for analogue and cable-TV devices in Estonia.
2000
Rantelon develops its first cellular repeaters for EMT, now Telia.
2003
The Estonian Defence Forces order the first radio-controlled IED jammers.
2006–07
The team relocates and launches its first SMT production line.
Rantelon begins the shift from manual assembly to automated electronics production.
2011–12
High-power RF amplifier development begins and digital repeaters reach the market.
2017
Development starts on drone detection and deterrence systems.
2018–19
Rantelon acquires and moves into its own research centre and factory at Põllu 132 in Tallinn.
2020
Exports rise by 93%; revenue exceeds €5 million and the team approaches 50 people.
2022–23
Revenue exceeds €10 million and a new SMT line triples production capacity.
Careers
Current opportunities at Rantelon
We are currently hiring a PCB Designer and a Radio Engineer in Tallinn. Read the role details and find out how to apply.
Explore careersCertifications
Certified quality and environmental management
Our management system is certified by Bureau Veritas to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AQAP 2110 for the design, production and sale of radio-frequency electronic equipment.
