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Dual antenna arrangement for portable transceiver

  • US 5,892,483 A
  • Filed: 03/15/1996
  • Issued: 04/06/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An antenna arrangement for a portable transceiver, comprising:

  • (a) a printed circuit monopole antenna mounted on said transceiver and coupled to be driven by circuitry of said transceiver;

    (b) an extendable monopole antenna mounted on said transceiver adapted to be electrically coupled to said printed circuit monopole antenna when in an extended position and to be electrically decoupled from said printed circuit monopole antenna when in a retracted position; and

    (c) a connector having a first end fixedly attached to said printed circuit monopole antenna and a second end which maintains contact with said extended monopole antenna as it slides between said extended and retracted positions.

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