Patent ID: 6087994
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
An antenna assembly for an electronic transceiver device, said device having transceiver circuitry contained within a device housing, said antenna assembly comprising:a coil antenna element adapted for transmitting and receiving electrical signals;a retractable rod member exclusively adapted for supporting said coil antenna element mounted on the distal end of said retractable rod member;a coaxial cable extending axially through said retractable rod member, said coaxial cable having a first end electrically connected to said coil antenna element and having a second end in electrical communication with said transceiver circuitry, said second end adapted for releasable connection to an external antenna jack of said device housing: and,an antenna housing adapted for attachment to an outer surface of said transceiver device, said antenna housing adapted for receiving said retractable rod member and an excess length of said coaxial cable when said rod member is retracted into said antenna housing,wherein upon fully extending said retractable rod member, said coil antenna element is positioned at a height above the head of an operator of said device, thereby minimizing electrical signal interference.