Reconfigurable multi-mode active antenna system

An antenna system, comprising:

• a first dielectric block having a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface;
• an antenna disposed on the first surface of the first dielectric block, the antenna comprising one or more feed connections and one or more ground connections;
• a parasitic element disposed such that at least a portion of the first dielectric block is disposed between the antenna and the parasitic element, wherein the parasitic element is configured to alter a frequency response of the antenna, wherein the parasitic element is coupled to ground via a tunable reactive element;
• an antenna tuning module attached directly to the first surface of the first dielectric block, the antenna tuning module coupled to at least one of the parasitic element or the one or more ground connections of the antenna;
• a second dielectric block, the second dielectric block being separate from the first dielectric block;
• a transmission line extending between the first dielectric block and the second dielectric block;
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• an offset parasitic element disposed on the second dielectric block, the offset parasitic element configured to alter a radiation pattern of the antenna, wherein the first dielectric block comprises a first layer comprising the first surface and a second layer comprising the second surface, the parasitic element being disposed between the first layer and the second layer.