Abstract: An apparatus comprising a biconical antenna configured to radiate energy. A parabolic reflecting dish redirects at least a portion of the radiated energy from the biconical antenna. A support structure suspends the biconical antenna at a focal point of the biconical antenna to radiate the portion of the radiated energy towards the parabolic reflecting dish. A coaxial cable located withing the support structure connects the biconical antenna to an external transceiver.

Abstract: An antenna comprises a radially symmetric dielectric unit. A first conducting surface has one of a convex and a concave surface on a first radially interior surface of the dielectric unit. A second conducting surface extends radially outward from an axis of radial symmetry. The second conducting surface is oblique to the axis of radial symmetry. A non-conducting aperture on a radial exterior of the dielectric unit, wherein the first conducting surface and the second conducting surface define a dielectric volume extending radially toward and terminating in the non-conducting aperture.

Abstract: The disclosed principles provide novel antennas and corresponding methods of manufacturing thereof. In one aspect, an antenna according to the disclosed principles have a dielectric unit. The dielectric unit may be azimuthally uniform, radially symmetric, or symmetric. The dielectric unit may include a first conducting surface, a second conducting surface, and a non-conducting aperture. The first conducting surface may be located on a first radially interior surface of the dielectric unit and have both convex and concave surfaces. The second conducting surface, oblique to an axis of radial symmetry, may extend radially outward from the axis of radial symmetry. The non-conducting aperture may be located on the radial exterior of the dielectric unit. The first conducting surface and the second conducting surface may define a dielectric volume extending radially toward and terminating in the non-conducting aperture.

Abstract: The disclosed principles provide novel antennas and corresponding methods of manufacturing thereof. In one aspect, an antenna according to the disclosed principles have a dielectric unit. The dielectric unit may be azimuthally uniform, radially symmetric, or symmetric. The dielectric unit may include a first conducting surface, a second conducting surface, and a non-conducting aperture. The first conducting surface may be located on a first radially interior surface of the dielectric unit and have both convex and concave surfaces. The second conducting surface, oblique to an axis of radial symmetry, may extend radially outward from the axis of radial symmetry. The non-conducting aperture may be located on the radial exterior of the dielectric unit. The first conducting surface and the second conducting surface may define a dielectric volume extending radially toward and terminating in the non-conducting aperture.