Abstract: Disclosed is a compact antenna assembly and a method for making an antenna that is adapted to receive radio waves within the 200 MHz-2800 Mhz frequency band. The antenna assembly includes a meander line antenna trace of a desired geometry having a plurality of bends and strips that is configured to reduce the effect of electromagnetic interference. The antenna trace is placed on a dielectric substrate that is configured to receive the antenna trace along a surface thereon. At least one break point element is positioned along the meander line antenna trace wherein the at least one break point element is configured to be positioned along the antenna trace at various locations to adjust a resonant frequency of the antenna assembly according to the desired application.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a compact antenna assembly adapted to be used with a remote key entry system for an associated vehicle that is configured to receive radio waves within the 200 MHz to 450 MHz frequency band or more particularly within about the 315 MHz band. The antenna assembly includes a meander line antenna trace of a desired geometry having a plurality of bends and strips that is configured to reduce the effect of electromagnetic interference. A dielectric substrate is configured to receive the antenna trace along a surface thereon wherein the dielectric substrate and antenna trace is installed within an associated housing that is generally compact and configured to be installed within the associated vehicle. The geometry of the meander line antenna trace is configured in either a symmetrical dipole antenna or an asymmetrical antenna. An RF cable can be attached to the antenna.