Patent ID: 7787903

Claim:
A portable radio vehicular interface apparatus, for interfacing with a portable radio in a vehicle with a power system, the portable radio having an external antenna terminal for coupling radio signals with an external antenna cable, and having an external power terminal, the apparatus comprising: a conformal connector having a first antenna connector and a first power connector configured to conform to the shape of the portable radio housing and electrically engage the external antenna terminal and external power terminal; an interface enclosure having a second antenna connector, disposed on the exterior thereof, for engaging the external antenna cable, and having a battery disposed in the interior thereof and a charging circuit with a power input terminal and a power output terminal, and operable charge said battery and to deliver power to said power output terminal from either of said power input terminal or said battery; a radio interface cable covered by a single sheath with a first end coupled to said conformal connector and a second end coupled to said interface enclosure and encasing an antenna conductor connected between said first antenna connector and said second antenna connector, and a first power conductor coupled between said first power connector and said power output terminal, and a vehicle interface having a second power conductor coupled to said power input terminal and adapted to connect to the vehicle power system.