Near-isotropic low-profile microstrip radiator especially suited for use as a mobile vehicle antenna
US4835541A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 1986 |
| Grant date | May 30, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q9/0421
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A compact, easy to manufacture quarter-wavelength microstrip element especially suited for use as a mobile radio antenna has performance which is equal to or better than conventional quarter wavelength whip-type mobile radio antennas. The antenna is not visible to a passerby observer when installed, since it is literally part of the vehicle. The microstrip radiating element is conformal to a passenger vehicle, and may, for example, be mounted under a plastic roof between the roof and the headliner.
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