Abstract: A high-bandwidth multi-band antenna includes a ground plane member, a first patch member extending in generally-parallel spaced relationship with the ground plane member and electrically connected thereto, and a second patch member connectable to a signal feedline and extending generally coplanar with the first patch member within a slot formed in the first patch member. The second patch member is formed integral with a vertical conductive connecting member as part of a folded conducting plate; this construction allows the second patch member to be quickly and accurately positioned relative to the ground plane member before attachement to the ground plane member. The antenna has the advantages of a high bandwidth, simple construction and inexpensive manufacture.

Abstract: A road vehicle antenna includes a slot defined by an aperture in an electrically-conductive structure of the vehicle body and a further conductive structure disposed in the aperture, and a plurality of antenna feeds positioned so that the slot is excited in a first mode and simultaneously in at least one higher-order mode. The feeds are combined such that the antenna exhibits a diversity of radiation patterns in excess of the number of feeds. The antenna may be formed by a conductive area of a window and the surrounding window frame.

Abstract: A patch antenna comprises a radiating element and a ground plane with a dielectric therebetween, one or both of the radiating element and the ground plane comprising means defining current paths in a pattern which approximates to a preferred excitation mode of a patch radiating element of uniform and continuous section.