Patent ID: 6043781
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
A system for connection of an antenna to a mobile radio comprising:the antenna including at least one antenna contact at a basal end thereof;a swivel collar slidably coupleable with the antenna and including at least one swivel collar contact alignable with the at least one antenna contact and electrically coupled to the mobile radio when the antenna is in an extended position, the swivel collar being rotatable in at least one direction when the antenna is in the extended position;an alignment structure coupled to the antenna for maintaining rotational alignment of the antenna about its major axis to ensure electrical coupleability of the antenna to the mobile radio; andan antenna coupler/connector insertable into said swivel collar, the antenna coupler/connector including an end for displacing the at least one antenna contact away from the at least one swivel collar contact, the antenna coupler/connector including at least one contact pad alignable with the at least one swivel collar contact when the at least one antenna contact is displaced away from the at least one swivel collar contact.