Abstract: An antenna receiving circularly polarized satellite radio signals has a conductive base surface and a conductor loop oriented horizontally above the base. The loop is configured as a ring line radiator, incorporating a polygonal or circular closed ring line, in a horizontal plane above the conductive base surface. The conductor loop is electromagnetically excited by a device including an antenna connector. The ring line radiator forms a resonance structure that is electromagnetically excited, whereby the current distribution of a running line wave in a single rotation direction occurs on the ring line. At least one vertical radiator extends toward the conductive base surface and is disposed on the ring line radiator, wherein the vertical radiator is electromagnetically coupled both with the ring line radiator and the electrically conductive base surface, to support the vertically oriented component of the electromagnetic field.

Abstract: An antenna rod for a rod antenna arrangement on a vehicle body, which serves as the ground of the rod antenna arrangement, for electromechanical connection with the electromechanical base connector of a low plastic base part. This base connector is affixed to the vehicle body which part contains the further antenna circuit that is connected to the electromechanical base connector. The antenna rod contains a plastic rod to which an antenna coil is applied. At the lower end of the plastic rod and parallel to its rod axis, an extended electrically conductive element is guided as a coupling conductor, for electromagnetic coupling to the antenna coil, with an overlap of multiple but at least two windings of the antenna coil. The coupling conductor is galvanically separated from the antenna coil by means of a low-loss insulator, to create capacitive coupling to the antenna coil. The coupling conductor, the low-loss insulator, and the antenna rod are connected with one another in mechanically firm manner.

Abstract: There is disclosed an antenna for reception of circularly polarized satellite radio signals. The antenna comprises at least one two-dimensional or three-dimensional antenna conductor structure connected with an antenna output connector. The multi-dimensional antenna conductor structure is configured so that it comprises a plurality of antenna conductor sections, which, with reference to a spatial reference point (z) common to the antenna conductor sections, are disposed in pairs, symmetrically and extending in the same direction.

Abstract: An antenna for circular polarization having an electrical dipole radiator which is oriented essentially parallel to an electrically conductive base surface in a plane of symmetry SE oriented perpendicular to the electrically conductive base surface. The dipole is in connection with a slot radiator which is configured in an electrically conductive base surface, with its longitudinal expanse along the intersection line between the plane of symmetry SE and the electrically conductive base surface. The slot radiator connection location is formed by means of connection points situated at the longitudinal edges and lying opposite one another. The electrical dipole radiator and the slot radiator are tuned to one another in their resonance frequencies.

Abstract: An antenna for reception of satellite radio signals emitted circularly in the direction of rotation of polarization has a conductive base surface, an antenna connection point, an antenna element connection point and at least two antenna elements. The first antenna element is a loop antenna formed as a conductor loop disposed substantially parallel but spaced apart from the base surface. The loop antenna has a plurality of capacitors disposed along the conductor loop. The antenna connection point is coupled to at least one interruption of the loop antenna. This connection point is configured to feed a ring current into the loop antenna. There is also at least one additional antenna element extending between the antenna element connection point and the loop antenna.

Abstract: A diversity antenna system and method comprising a plurality of antennas, a plurality of switches and a plurality of phase shifters, wherein the switches and the antennas are selectively opened and closed or switched on an off to achieve equiphasing. This system separates the noise signal from the useful signal in order to achieve a proper determination of the different phases. In addition there is a receiver which is configured to receive the output of the diversity system. The logic control unit is configured to perform particular steps or algorithms in order to achieve equiphasing of the received signals.

Abstract: Antenna for radio reception, which is disposed, for reception of frequencies above the high-frequency range, in a motor vehicle window, in an electrically conductive vehicle body, together with an imprinted heating field, which field extends into the vicinity of the upper window edge, and comprises horizontally disposed heating conductors and bus bars situated at the side edges of the heating field, for supplying the direct current for heating by way of high-frequency-insulating uncoupling networks, whereby at least one antenna is formed by means of connecting this heating field to an antenna connection contact, by way of a conductor. A rod antenna with an antenna connection contact in the antenna foot point, with electrical through-coupling of the reception signals into the vehicle interior, is present on the outer skin of the vehicle and affixed in the vicinity of the upper window edge, for the reception of signals both for low frequencies and above the high-frequency range.

Abstract: There is disclosed an antenna for reception of circularly polarized satellite radio signals. The antenna comprises at least one two-dimensional or three-dimensional antenna conductor structure connected with an antenna output connector. The multi-dimensional antenna conductor structure is configured so that it comprises a plurality of antenna conductor sections, which, with reference to a spatial reference point (z) common to the antenna conductor sections, are disposed in pairs, symmetrically and extending in the same direction.

Abstract: There is disclosed an antenna diversity system for relatively broadband broadcast reception in vehicles such as motor vehicles. The device can include a diversity processor having numerous components including a microprocessor for controlling a signal selection switch. In alternative embodiments the processor can be incorporated into a receiver or into a multi-antenna system. One advantage of these designs is that it is able to exist with one reception tuner and being able to select one signal from a plurality of antenna signals A1, A2, . . . AN, with great probability, whose signal components lie above the level necessary for interference-free reception, over the entire channel bandwidth B.

Abstract: There is an antenna diversity system for radio reception in moving vehicles which includes a receiver, and at least two antennas coupled to the receiver. These antennas transmit antenna feed signals to an antenna diversity module coupled between the receiver and the antennas. In at least one embodiment, the antenna diversity module comprises at least one evaluation circuit for evaluating an interference in a reception signal, and at least one processor for adjusting a magnitude em and a phase angle of a linear combination of the antenna feed signals. The evaluation circuit reads and sends an interference indication signal to the processor to create a relatively low interference signal. Thus, the diversity module combines the antenna feed signals in an adjustable manner based on an magnitude of phase angle, to form a linear combined signal that is present at the output of the antenna diversity module as a reception signal.

Abstract: A diversity processing system for providing interference masking signals in an interference suppression circuit. These interference masking signals are generated by an interference detector which through a coupling element couples in a signature signal into a reception signal. This reception signal is then passed to an amplifier, an optional frequency converter, an IF filter, a frequency demodulator and then on to an interference suppression circuit which provides a masking pulse to mask any distortion or interference associated with the diversity switching of antennas during operation.

Abstract: Antenna for radio reception, which is disposed, for reception of frequencies above the high-frequency range, in a motor vehicle window, in an electrically conductive vehicle body, together with an imprinted heating field, which field extends into the vicinity of the upper window edge, and comprises horizontally disposed heating conductors and bus bars situated at the side edges of the heating field, for supplying the direct current for heating by way of high-frequency-insulating uncoupling networks, whereby at least one antenna is formed by means of connecting this heating field to an antenna connection contact, by way of a conductor. A rod antenna with an antenna connection contact in the antenna foot point, with electrical through-coupling of the reception signals into the vehicle interior, is present on the outer skin of the vehicle and affixed in the vicinity of the upper window edge, for the reception of signals both for low frequencies and above the high-frequency range.

Abstract: A radio antenna arrangement disposed in the conductive surface of a vehicle consisting of a substantially rectangular aperture having aperture length L and width B, wherein said aperture length L is sufficiently small so that the self-resonant frequency of the aperture is greater than the center frequency of the operating frequency range. There is a capacitive tuning element disposed in the aperture for tuning the aperture to a resonant frequency to approximately the center frequency of the operating frequency range. The capacitive tuning element serves as capacitive connection between the edges of the aperture, and is formed as a low-inductance element, so that due to the residual inductive effect, the remaining magnetic reactive power is as small as possible relative to the magnetically generated reactive power from the magnetic fields in the aperture. An input coupling element is also disposed in the aperture for coupling the antenna connection point to the resonance like high electromagnetic fields.

Abstract: An antenna diversity system for receiving frequency-modulated (FM) radio signals with the phase-controlled summation of antenna signals for motor vehicles equipped with a multi-antenna system having at least two antenna output signals, and a receiver with an input for each of a first and a second received signal path, wherein the second of the two received signal paths contains a phase-shifter controlled by a phase-controller. The received signal has the same phase on the output of the phase-shifter as in the first signal path. The two received signals are added up in a phase-coincident manner in a summation circuit, and the added-up signal is supplied to the FM frequency modulator.

Abstract: A radio antenna arrangement disposed in the conductive surface of a vehicle consisting of a substantially rectangular aperture having aperture length L and width B, wherein said aperture length L is sufficiently small so that the self-resonant frequency of the aperture is greater than the center frequency of the operating frequency range. There is a capacitive tuning element disposed in the aperture for tuning the aperture to a resonant frequency to approximately the center frequency of the operating frequency range. The capacitive tuning element serves as capacitive connection between the edges of the aperture, and is formed as a low-inductance element, so that due to the residual inductive effect, the remaining magnetic reactive power is as small as possible relative to the magnetically generated reactive power from the magnetic fields in the aperture. An input coupling element is also disposed in the aperture for coupling the antenna connection point to the resonance like high electromagnetic fields.

Abstract: An antenna for mobile satellite communication disposed on a substantially horizontally oriented conductive base surface having substantially linear conductor parts and an antenna connection point. The conductor parts have a substantially vertical extension portion, substantially horizontal extension portion which, together with the conductive base surface, form a high frequency conducting ring structure. The conductor parts are disposed in a plane, mounted perpendicular to the conductive base surface, and one of the vertical or horizontal extension portions is interrupted to form the antenna connection point. In a further interruption of one of the conductor parts, is provided at least one impedance connection point wired to an impedance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a diversity reception system for motor vehicles for digitally modulated terrestrial and/or satellite radio signals in the frequency range above 1 GHz. The system includes an antenna arrangement of which the reception signal is supplied to a radio receiver. The antenna arrangement is designed as an antenna system having several individual antennas and several antenna components, and contains a controllable logic switching device. The individual antennas and the several antenna components are positioned on the vehicle so that for discrete switching positions of the controllable logic switch, reception signals that are different in terms of diversity are available at the antenna connection point. A reception level testing device is provided for the comparative determination of the reception level contained in the data flow in the HF-channel with an HF channel bandwidth B.

Abstract: A scanning antenna diversity system for motor vehicles having at least two antennas mounted in a multi-antenna installation, and connected to a switching logic circuit. The circuit has discrete switching positions, and a reversing position USmax. A receiver is coupled to logic circuitry for receiving a RF signal from one of switching positions or reversing position USmax. There is a diversity processor coupled to and controlled by receiver for producing a derived received signal from the RF signal, with diversity processor cyclically stepping the logic circuitry to another switching position during the presence of receiver interference. There is a maximum level indicator having its input coupled to the antennas, and having its output connected to the controllable logic circuitry for sensing the strongest actual levels of the antenna signals. Level indicator 39 continuously compares the received signals at antennas and activates the logic switching circuit in response to any interference.

Abstract: A diversity antenna for the meter and decimeter wave ranges installed on a conductively framed dielectric surface in the body of a motor vehicle and substantially assembled from rectangular part surfaces, for example in a roof cutout or trunk with a dielectric trunk lid. A substantially wire-shaped antenna conductor is installed parallel with the conductive frame and spaced from a part thereof of the dielectric surface less than one fourth of the width of the dielectric surface. The wire-shaped antenna conductor has an interruption site which define a pair of antenna connection terminals. A two-pole, electronically controllable impedance network is incorporated in series in at least one additional interruption site.

Abstract: The invention relates to an active reception antenna comprised of a passive antenna component with a frequency-dependent effective length le. The output connections of this passive component are connected to the input connections of an amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit consists of a field effect transistor and a low-loss filter circuit with an input admittance. The low-loss filter circuit is connected on its input to the source connection of the field effect transistor. On its output, the high-frequency reception signal is de-coupled, and the low-loss filter circuit is loaded with an effective resistance or conductance acting on its output.