Patent ID: 9130274
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
1. A distributed load monopole antenna system including a monopole antenna comprising: a radiation resistance unit coupled to a transmitter base, said radiation resistance unit including a radiation resistance unit base that is coupled to ground, and including a plurality of windings of an electrically conductive material; a capacitor circuit including a variable capacitor, said capacitor circuit having first and second connection leads, wherein said first connection lead is coupled to one of the plurality of windings of said radiation resistance unit, and said second connection lead is coupled to ground; a current enhancing unit for enhancing current through said radiation resistance unit; and a conductive mid-section intermediate said radiation resistance unit and said current enhancing unit; wherein said distributed load monopole antenna system includes a return loss bridge and control system for adjusting the capacitor circuit to accommodate changes in an operating environment.