Abstract: An antenna shroud (100) used for covering an antenna element includes a hollow non-conductive sheath (101) attached to a base (103). The base (103) is used for holding the sheath (101) into a fixed positioned while the antenna shroud (100) is positioned within an aperture (114) located within a radio housing. The antenna shroud (100) is used to seal the antenna opening in the radio housing and for protecting the antenna element from damage. Additionally, the antenna shroud (100) also is used to protect a user from coming into direct contact with radio frequency energy radiated by the antenna element.

Abstract: A rotary switch knob assembly (100) includes one or more circular knobs (101) having a plurality of interspersed labeling configured radially at least partially about the knob. The labeling including a first set of characters (105) and a second set of characters (107) each configured at a predetermined distance and angle between an adjacent character. A viewing window (109) is positioned over the labeling where either the first set of characters (105) or the second set of characters (107) are displayed through the viewing window (109) depending on an angular position of the viewing window.

Abstract: A support plate assembly (100) is used for aligning and/or supporting one or more accessory connector(s) (103). The support plate assembly (100) includes a support plate (101) having one or more apertures (105) for frictional engaging with a sleeve (107) of an accessory connector (103). An alignment plate (109) is attached to the support plate (101) for aligning the accessory connector (103) and for providing a working surface for placement of the support plate assembly (100) by automated machinery. The alignment plate (109) includes one or more support members (115) for engaging with the accessory connector (103) and holding the accessory connector into a fixed position.

Abstract: A radio assembly (100) includes a radio chassis (120) and radio housing (150). The radio chassis (120) includes a resilient cantilever arm (130) having an engaging portion (135). The radio housing (150) includes a mount channel (156) to position the cantilever arm (130), and a ramped catch portion (157) within the mount channel (156) to engage the engaging portion (135) of the cantilever arm (130) and to secure the radio chassis (120) within the radio housing (150). The chassis (120) is mounted to the radio housing (150) such that the engaging portion (135) of the cantilever arm (130) is positioned within the mount channel (156). The engaging portion (135) of the cantilever arm (130) is biasedly engaged with the ramped catch portion (157), and is deflectable so as to disengage from the ramped catch portion (157) when a deflecting force is applied to the engaging portion (135).

Abstract: A wind noise and vibration noise reducing microphone arrangement is formed in a bullet-shaped housing (12) having a rounded front portion (13) and a flat rear portion (15). The rear portion is substantially perpendicular to the side portions (14) and contains a transducer (10) facing in the opposite direction from the forward portion. The transducer is mounted to the housing with an elastomeric member (25) that also serves as a seal between the transducer and the housing. The elastomeric member also reduces vibrations transmitted to the microphone. A mounting means (30) is attached to the housing. The mounting means has a vibration isolation member (32) to reduce vibrations transmitted to the housing. The mounting means can be an aerodynamic pedestal attached to the housing, with an elastomeric member attached to the pedestal to reduce vibrations.

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided whereby a connector (30) is captivated by a radio housing (11) and a battery housing (17).

Abstract: A flexible missile shield disposed about a turbine element. This shield is deflectable to dissipate and absorb kinetic energy associated with flying objects emanating from the turbine apparatus and able to maintain the flying objects within a predetermined volume surrounding the turbine.