Patent ID: 6023616
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: H04B,H04H

Abstract:
A radio receiver augmentation system for use in a vehicle with a standard FM radio receiver includes an adapter unit comprising a connector for connection to said vehicle's power system, and an antenna unit for mounting on said vehicle, said antenna unit comprising an antenna that can receive audio program signals having frequencies in the range of about 300 MHZ to about 4000 MHZ from a satellite system including at least one repeater at or near the earth's surface, and can re-radiate said signals, without demodulation, to said adapter unit, said antenna unit comprising a radio frequency translator and a radio frequency transmitter for transmitting translated, undemodulated signals to said adapter unit, said adapter unit including a display for audio program signals, an antenna for receiving audio program signals from said antenna unit, and a system for delivering a desired audio program signal to said FM radio receiver.