Abstract: A car telephone system having a telephone module (3) which has a telephone transmitting and receiving unit (5), can be connected to a transmitting and receiving antenna (7), can be connected to a central control bus (1) of the vehicle and can be controlled by a central controller (2) via the control bus (1) enables telephone operation, via the telephone module (3), using user-specific data from a mobile telephone (9) by virtue of the fact that the telephone transmitting and receiving unit (5) is provided with a wireless data and signal transmission unit (6) which can be used to transmit user-specific data from a mobile telephone (9) to the telephone transmitting and receiving unit (5), and by virtue of the fact that the telephone transmitting and receiving unit (5) is also connected to a separate card reader (11) for a memory card which contains the user-specific data from the mobile telephone (9).

Abstract: The present invention features a technique comprising the design of a glass antenna having a desired performance regardless of the kind of vehicle and the glass size and the shape of vehicle, by operating an EM (engineering model) simulation tool with an optimization algorithm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flexible vehicular antenna mount having top and bottom plates and a plurality of laterally-offset springs coupled between the top and bottom plates. Flexible bellows is secured to the top and bottom plates that encloses the laterally-offset springs. Molded rubber elements are disposed within each of the laterally-offset springs to provide dampening. The plurality of laterally-offset springs may also be offset from each other in an orthogonal direction relative to a line between them.

Abstract: A diversity antenna system may receive transmitted signals. The diversity antenna system includes multiple phase diversity antenna elements. One or more of the phase diversity antenna elements are positioned substantially parallel to an external surface of a vehicle. The phase diversity antenna elements are adapted to receive phase diversity signals.

Abstract: An automotive glazing, comprising an antenna connector is disclosed. The glazing comprises at least a first ply of a transparent glazing material, and a ply of a plastics material extending across the ply of glazing material and having a line-like electrical conductor in contact therewith, a portion of the electrical conductor line being configured to form an antenna conductor and a portion being configured to form a coupling region. In addition, a surface contact is provided on the surface of the first ply of glazing material situated away from the plastics material, in registration with the coupling region. The coupling region and the surface contact form a transmission line acting as a bandpass filter for a frequency band f, the portion of the electrical conductor forming the coupling region having a length approximately equal to an odd multiple of a quarter of a first effective wavelength ?eff in the glazing corresponding to f.

Abstract: A selectable beam antenna of generally linear, polygonal, planar or polyhedral form, able to operate at microwave and millimetre wave frequencies, and constructed from associated networks that incorporate radio frequency switches, time delays and amplitude weights positioned within a set of interleaved transmission, lines or waveguides to simultaneously perform both beam-forming and beam selection operations, which selectable beam antenna comprises: (i) a single RP antenna port connected to a 1-to-N corporate feed means, where N is greater than or equal to 2; (ii) a EF switch network means of N/q multi-pole-multi-throw radio frequency switch means (qPMT) connected to the corporate feed means; (iii) a RF distribution means of N×M singularly or multiply interleaved lines arranged so as to have approximately equal transmission length connected to the switch means, where M is the number of throws associated with each radio frequency switch means (qPMT); (iv) an antenna launch means of M×M interleaved antenna elem

Abstract: An apparatus includes an antenna (e.g., a monopole), a first load, and a second load. The antenna, which extends substantially along an axis, has a first end and a second end. The first load is coupled to the antenna at the first end, while the second load is coupled to the antenna between the first end and the second end. Both the first and second loads are symmetrical with reference to the axis. The apparatus is arranged to operate in at least two frequency bands, such as the AMPS band from about 824 MHz to 894 MHz and the PCS band from about 1850 MHz to 1990 MHz.

Abstract: To improve the signal/noise ratio of a radio reception system intended for a vehicle, comprising multiple antennas having marked radiation characteristics with a directional effect, in each instance, it is proposed to orient the antennas in the vehicle at spatial sectors, with the proviso that their individual radiation characteristics supplement one another to produce a specific required radiation characteristic. For this purpose, the signals of the antennas are combined in an active combiner, with the interposition of amplifiers, and a sum signal is passed to a receiver by way of an output-side line.

Abstract: A mobile, telescoping radar array is disclosed. In some embodiments, the radar array has a plurality of support stages that fully nest when stowed and assume a telescoped form when deployed. A plurality of radiating elements depend from each stage. The support stages, as deployed, have a geometry that supports 360 degrees of radar coverage without rotating or otherwise repositioning the radar array.

Abstract: A mounting for a vehicle antenna including a mounting base which has an insertion portion for insertion through a hold in a vehicle body panel and a flange for engagement with an inner surface of the vehicle panel. The mounting further includes a temporary retainer at least two resilient temporary retention arms extending upward from engaging with the outer surface of the vehicle body panel after being inserted through the hole in the vehicle body panel. A retainer is then provided in the insertion portion to permanently mount the mounting to the vehicle body panel.

Abstract: The invention provides a transmission and/or reception device for mounting on a wheel of a vehicle and a housing for such a device. The device includes a tire information device configured to provide information relating to a tire. A transmitter/receiver is electrically connected to the tire information device. An antenna is electrically connected to the transmitter/receiver for transmitting and/or receiving radio frequency signals. A housing is configured to house the tire information device and the transmitter/receiver. The antenna is formed by winding a cable on an outside face of the housing.

Abstract: A transmission/reception antenna (21) comprises a core (31) and a coil (32) wound around the core (31). One of a plurality of core sheets (31a) constituting the core (31) is utilized as a sensor electrode (23). Conductors (33, 34) extending from the two ends of the coil (32) are connected to a transmission/reception drive circuit (22). The conductor (35) extending from a capacitance detector (24) is connected to one of the conductors (33, 34) extending between the coil (32) and the transmission/reception drive circuit (22). Consequently, the capacitance detector (24) is alternately connected to the sensor electrode (23) through a parasitic capacitance C1 generated between the coil (32) and the sensor electrode (23) (core sheet (31a)).

Abstract: A vehicle holder with a wireless signal enhancement function is provided. A receiving antenna and a transmitting antenna are disposed on a holder. The receiving antenna is pivotally connected to the holder, and it may rotate relative to the holder to be adjusted to an optimal signal-receiving position. The wireless signal received by the receiving antenna is transmitted to the transmitting antenna directly, and then the transmitting antenna transmits the signal to a wireless communication device disposed in the vehicle holder in a wireless mode. Thus, the quality of the signals, especially GPS signals, is improved.

Abstract: An antenna system for a vehicle including a front windshield glass and a rear windshield is disclosed. The antenna system comprises an antenna unit including a radiating element electromagnetically coupled to an excitation element. The radiating element is coupled to the front windshield glass, and the excitation element is positioned on a passenger compartment interior surface of the front windshield glass. The antenna system also comprises a high-gain antenna unit including first radiating elements, a second radiating element, a 90-degree phase shift circuit, and a low noise amplifier that is coupled to the phase shift circuit. The first radiating elements receive signals through the rear windshield glass. The antenna unit and the high-gain antenna unit may function in a diversity antenna configuration.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted antenna system includes a combined antenna apparatus that has a GPS antenna and a short-range wireless communication antenna. The GPS antenna is directional in a vertical direction and the short-range wireless communication antenna is directional in a horizontal direction. The combined antenna apparatus is mounted below an instrument panel of the vehicle by a mounting bracket in such a manner that the short-range wireless communication antenna is directional in the horizontal direction toward an interior of a vehicle. This approach ensures adequate performance of the short-range wireless communication antenna and standardizes a manner in which the short-range wireless communication antenna is mounted to the vehicle.

Abstract: An improved beam shaping means for an external and/or roof antenna has a parasitic beam shaping means configured at a distance below the upper or outer surface of the electrically non-conductive region of the vehicle structure. The parasitic beam shaping means is configured, provided or attached in the material of the electrically non-conductive region of the vehicle structure or at the underside or inside of the electrically non-conductive region of the vehicle structure. The parasitic beam shaping means is arranged and/or configured in such a way that it, viewed from above, protrudes laterally beyond, at least in certain portions. The antenna mounting region or portion and/or an optionally provided counterweight surface and/or is arranged laterally thereto.

Abstract: A heating line pattern structure is provided, in which the effect of the heating lines of a defogger on an antenna for a TV broadcast especially for a digital TV broadcast may be decreased. The defogger is structured by arranging heating lines between bus bars on both sides. The portion of an uppermost heating line in proximity to the monopole antenna are folded rectangularly at a regular interval to form a meander shape. One lateral heating line is extended under the meander-shaped heating line portion, and is connected to a vertical heating line to which four lateral heating lines are connected together.

Abstract: An on-vehicle film antenna is constructed with a loop antenna and a monopole antenna and attached to a vehicle windshield. The loop antenna has a first element set in length to correspond to a first radio wave of a first frequency band. One end of the first element is connected to a power supply near a border section between a vehicle chassis and the vehicle windshield, and the other end of the first element is connected to the vehicle chassis. The monopole antenna has a second element set in length to correspond to a second radio wave of a second frequency band. One end of the second element is connected to the power supply near the border section in common with the one end of the first element, and the other end of the second element is disconnected from the vehicle chassis.

Abstract: In combination with a motor-vehicle body part, an antenna has a flat nonconductive support sheet, a conductive antenna structure applied to the sheet, and a coaxial cable connected to the antenna structure and adapted for connection to a transmitter or receiver.

Abstract: An antenna system and a method for communicating signals by a dual circularly polarized antenna system are provided. The antenna system includes a substantially straight microstrip segment and a plurality of substantially straight microstrip projections. The plurality of microstrip projections extend from the microstrip segment in pairs at a predetermined angle, wherein each microstrip projection of the pair of microstrip projections extends from substantially the same location on the microstrip segment. A first microstrip projection extends from the microstrip segment on a first side of the microstrip segment and a second microstrip projection extends from the microstrip segment on a second side of the microstrip segment, such that the first and second microstrip projections at least one of emit and receive circularly polarized radiation in a first direction and circularly polarized radiation in a second direction simultaneously.

Abstract: There is provided a wire connection structure for laminated glass, which is capable of electrically connecting a conductor embedded in laminated glass and a lead wire without soldering, and laminated glass including such a wire connection structure.

Abstract: In an electronic key system for a vehicle which includes a control apparatus mounted on an actual vehicle and an electronic key for transmitting a response signal in response to receiving of a request signal transmitted from the control apparatus through a transmitting antenna, the transmitting antenna is installed on an instrument panel of the actual vehicle. In particular, the instrument panel has various instruments (a speedometer, a direction indicator (left), another direction indicator (right), and so forth) and a board for securing the instruments thereto. Accordingly, the transmitting antenna is installed at a position on the board rather near to a seat (a position of front side of the user when the user is seated on the seat).

Abstract: Disclosed is a substrate damage detection mechanism using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag including a substrate, at least one RFID tag with a RFID chip, a RFID transmitter and at least one data input/output port and at least one conducting circuit loop arranged to cover the substrate and provided with a first end that is electrically connected to a reference voltage and a second end that is electrically connected to the data input/output port of the RFID tag. The RFID chip generates a conductive code when the conducting circuit loop is originally conducting and generates a open-circuit code when the conducting circuit loop becomes open circuit resulting from the damage of the substrate in which both the conductive code and the open-circuit code are transmitted by the RFID transmitter and received by a RFID reader to determine the damage of the substrate.

Abstract: An antenna according to the present invention comprises: a plurality of parallel disposed linear conductors; two insulating films between which the plurality of linear conductors are sandwiched; at least one cut portion formed in at least one of the plurality of linear conductors; and a feed point connected to at least one of the plurality of linear conductors. With this configuration, the segment of the linear conductor connected to the feed point provides a driven element, while the other end of the linear conductor opposite to the feed point connected end is electrically open so that the segment of the linear conductor extending beyond the cut portion provides a parasitic element.

Abstract: A high frequency wave glass antenna for an automobile includes an antenna conductor adapted to be disposed in or on an automobile window glass sheet, the antenna conductor being formed in such a loop shape that a portion of the loop shape is cut out by a length to dispose a discontinuity, both ends of the discontinuity or portions of the antenna conductor close to the discontinuity serving as feeding points, and a portion of the antenna conductor with the discontinuity disposed therein or a portion of the antenna conductor close to the discontinuity having a conductor width of 8.0 to 40 mm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of tuning a glass antenna that is capable of analyzing the sensitivity of each point, and forming a structure of a glass antenna by making use of a common simulation tool so as to perform tuning depending on a priority that is determined by data obtained by analyzing the sensitivity.

Abstract: An automotive tire pressure monitor with diversity antenna system employs a RF transmitter within each wheel/tire assembly and a vehicle mounted receiver with multiple receiving antennas. A first, primary antenna is located adjacent one vehicle window and a secondary antenna is located adjacent another vehicle window opposite the primary antenna. Both antennas are coupled to a receiver via a switch. The receiver feeds a processor, which is encoded to select the optimal antenna/receiver configuration based upon absolute signal strength (signal to noise), signal quality (completeness of encoded data) or signal reception rate. The signal received from the optimized antenna/receiver configuration is processed and transmitted to the host vehicle for system intervention and or display to an operator.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-band antenna, especially a fractal antenna which allows a convenient reception of a signal for communication. The multi-band behavior is obtained by a set of geometry patterns of the same basic elements. The materials of the antenna may be formed by a chemical solution or a sputtering vacuum deposition process. An additional passivation layer can be added to protect the conducting layer of the antenna. Materials for this passivation layer are made, for instance, of oxide, or any other polymeric material, polymer, or resin coating on the structure.

Abstract: A transparent antenna for a vehicle has a transmittance property providing good visibility without worsening the design and is capable of realizing low resistance. The transparent antenna has an insulating sheet-like transparent base body (1a) and an antenna pattern planarly formed on the surface of the transparent base body (1a). An electrically conductive section (1b) of the antenna pattern is constructed from an electrically conductive thin film of a mesh structure, lines of each mesh are constructed from very fine bands having substantially equal widths, and the width of each of the very fine bands is 30 ?m or less. The light transmittance of the antenna pattern is 70% or higher.

Abstract: The antenna apparatus comprises an antenna (1), and a resin material (2) provided between the antenna (1) and a reflector (windshield (3)). The resin material (2) includes portions, and the thickness (or dielectric constant) of each portion of the resin material (2) is determined in accordance with a length of a straight line connecting a feeding point 1a of the antenna (1), each portion of the resin material (2), and the reflector (3). Therefore, a phase of a reflected wave can be easily adjusted, thereby improving a performance of the antenna.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle roof antenna (100) comprising an antenna housing (110) in which at least two antennae are arranged, wherein a first coaxial connector (114) is allocated to each antenna, and having a connector (200) which comprises a housing (210) and a number of second coaxial connectors (214) corresponding to the number of first coaxial connectors (114), said second coaxial connectors (214) being arranged at a plugging side of the housing (210) at pre-determined positions and with their respective longitudinal axes oriented parallel to a plugging direction of the connector (200), wherein every second coaxial connector (214) is allocated to a first coaxial connector (114) and is configured so as to be insertable into it.

Abstract: Good electric characteristics are obtained even after an antenna being further incorporated into an antenna apparatus including an antenna case having a limited space. An antenna device 31 is formed on an antenna substrate installed upright in an antenna base 20. A flat antenna unit is fastened to the antenna base 20 so that the flat antenna unit 35 is immediately below the antenna device 31. If the wavelength of a center frequency in an operating frequency band of the flat antenna unit 35 is ?, an interval between an upper surface of the flat antenna unit 35 and a lower end of the antenna device 31 is set to about 0.25? or more. Accordingly, it becomes possible to make directional characteristics of radiation in a horizontal plane of the flat antenna unit 35 non-directive without being affected by the antenna device 31 and also to achieve good gain characteristics.

Abstract: A combination Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) terminal and rear view mirror for vehicles is disclosed. The rear view mirror includes a Radio Frequency (RF) antenna, and an ETC module. The RF antenna is fastened to the upper end of a stay in order to transmit and receive RF signals to and from an RF module, which is provided in a tollgate gantry. The ETC module is connected with the RF antenna using a wire, and is mounted in a housing. Thus, the uninterrupted transmission and reception of RF signals between the ECT terminal and the RF module can be stably performed even when a vehicle passes through a tollgate at a high speed.

Abstract: The vehicle roof mount antenna to be detachably mounted on a vehicle roof is mainly constituted by an antenna cover 1, an antenna base 2, a boss 3, a pad 4, an annular rib 5, and an annular groove portion 6. The pad 4 has a boss hole 7 through which the boss 3 penetrates and is disposed between the antenna base 2 and the vehicle roof R. The annular rib 5, which is made of an elastic material, is provided on the vehicle roof R side surface of the pad 4. When the vehicle roof mount antenna is fixed to the vehicle roof R, the annular rib 5 is inclined from the boss hole 7 toward a periphery of the pad 4. The annular groove portion 6 is provided at a position where the pressing force of the annular rib 5 against the vehicle roof R can be reduced.

Abstract: A base side connecting mechanism (30) comprises a holder (40), a plug metal (50) and a sleeve (70). The plug metal (50) has a shaft (51) and a lock pin (52) projecting from the shaft (51) in a radial direction. The sleeve (70) is disposed to move slidingly along an axial direction of the shaft (51), is supported by the plug metal (50) through a wave washer (60), and receives biasing power toward an antenna mast (100) side. A mast side connecting mechanism (120) comprises a circular cylinder portion (121). The circular cylinder portion (121) is formed to press the sleeve (70) along the axial direction and has loosely penetrated portions (124, 125) in which the lock pin (52) can move along a circumferential direction and in which other end portions are large-diameter.

Abstract: For installation in the chassis of a car to receive a tire pressure signal from a sensor and transmitter unit wirelessly and to transmit the signal to a display device in the driver's cab of the car through a cable, a receiving antenna for receiving tire pressure signal is disclosed to include a base, a circuit board mounted in the base and spaced the bottom side of the base at a distance over 1 cm, and a top cover covering the base. The circuit board has a metal signal receiving line arranged on the substrate thereof.

Abstract: There is provided an AM/FM receiving antenna, which is provided at a windowpane of a vehicle, comprising an AM antenna element including an end portion as a power supply point and another end portion forming an open end, and an AM/FM antenna element connected to the AM antenna element via the power supply point, wherein a distance L between the end portion and the another end portion of the AM antenna element, a reduction ratio ? of a material of the windowpane, a minimum wavelength ?min of a receiving FM frequency band, and a maximum wavelength ?max of the receiving FM frequency band meet a requirement equation of ?·?min/2?L??·?max/2. The AM/FM receiving antenna can properly achieve the compatibility of receiving sensitivity of the AM and FM electric waves, having a smaller layout space for antenna elements.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment in accordance with the invention, an order-picking system includes a picking cart having a radio frequency (RF) antenna arranged above an object-stacking surface of the picking cart. The order-picking system further includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader coupled to the RF antenna. The RFID tag reader is configured to identify a first RFID tag attached to a first tagged object placed on the picking cart and further configured to eliminate identification of a second RFID tag attached to a second tagged object located outside a perimeter of the object-stacking surface of the picking cart.

Abstract: A compound antenna apparatus includes a plurality of antenna units, a top case covering the antenna units, and a cable connected to one of the antenna units and led out of the top case, wherein the top case includes a case main surface, a case wall portion standing in the vicinity of an edge of the case main surface; and an opening formed by cutting an edge of the case wall portion so that the cable is pulled out to an exterior portion of the top case through the opening, and the opening having one surface and the other surface that face each other, a first rib and a second rib respectively formed and protruding at the surface and the other surface of the opening so as to sandwich the cable.

Abstract: An antenna element including first and second pole antenna elements is inserted in an antenna case. In the antenna case, a main circuit board having first and second surfaces opposite to each other is mounted. Mounted on the first surface of the main circuit board, a first antenna unit receives a first radio wave from a first kind of satellites. Mounted on the first surface of the main circuit board, a second antenna unit receives a second radio wave from a second kind of satellites. On the second surface of the main circuit board, a booster circuit for the first pole antenna element is mounted.

Abstract: An on-vehicle film antenna is constructed with a loop antenna and a monopole antenna and attached to a vehicle windshield. The loop antenna has a first element set in length to correspond to a first radio wave of a first frequency band. One end of the first element is connected to a power supply near a border section between a vehicle chassis and the vehicle windshield, and the other end of the first element is connected to the vehicle chassis. The monopole antenna has a second element set in length to correspond to a second radio wave of a second frequency band. One end of the second element is connected to the power supply near the border section in common with the one end of the first element, and the other end of the second element is disconnected from the vehicle chassis.

Abstract: An attachment assemblage for a vehicle antenna has a first antenna-side mechanical attachment component that is connectable to a second mechanical attachment component, and at least one first antenna-side electrical plug component that is connectable to at least one corresponding second electrical plug component. By way of a combined insertion procedure, the first mechanical attachment component is connectable to the second mechanical attachment component, and the at least one first electrical plug component is connectable to the corresponding at least one second electrical plug component, the vehicle antenna being attached to the vehicle body as a result of the connection of the two mechanical attachment components.

Abstract: A planar antenna is disclosed. The planar antenna includes: a radiator element having a wideband resonant characteristic; and a parasitic element having a planar shape. The parasitic element has a first side, a second side, a third side and a fourth side. Each of the first side and the second side is parallel to a direction of an electric current to be excited in the radiator element. The first side is located closer to the radiator element than the second side is. The first side is shorter than the second side. The third side connects one ends of the first side and the second side. The fourth side connects the other ends of the first side and the second side. A region between the third and fourth sides tapers in a direction from the second side toward the first side.

Abstract: A satellite tracking system for tracking a synchronous satellite includes a satellite antenna system movably supported on a roof of a vehicle via a roof frame to move between an operation position and a folded position. At the operation position, the satellite antenna system is rotated on the roof frame to adjust a horizontal orientation of a parabolic reflector of the satellite antenna system while the parabolic reflector is pivotally lift at a predetermined inclination angle to align with the satellite. At the folded position, the parabolic reflector is pivotally dropped down until the parabolic reflector faces downwardly to the roof of the vehicle to conceal a signal transmitting device of the satellite antenna system between the parabolic reflector and the roof of the vehicle. Therefore, the satellite antenna system provides a relatively low profile at the folded position when the vehicle travels.

Abstract: A communication apparatus communicating other apparatuses includes: a switch for switching between a vertical polarized antenna and a horizontal polarized antenna; a communication device for transmitting and receiving the electric wave via one of the antennas, which is selected by the switch; a monitor for monitoring a relative distance between the apparatus and other apparatuses; and a controller for controlling the switch such that the switch selects the vertical polarized antenna when the relative distance is equal to or larger than a distance threshold, and the switch selects the horizontal polarized antenna when the relative distance is smaller than the distance threshold. The distance threshold is larger than a distance between the apparatus and a dip point.

Abstract: A low profile receiving and/or transmitting antenna includes an array of antenna elements that collect and coherently combine millimeter wave or other radiation. The antenna elements are physically configured so that radiation at a predetermined wavelength band impinging on the antenna at a particular angle of incidence is collected by the elements and collected in-phase. Two or more mechanical rotators may be disposed to alter the angle of incidence of incoming or outgoing radiation to match the particular angle of incidence.

Abstract: A patch antenna includes a first patch element and a second patch element. Each patch element defines a center. The second patch element is spaced below the first patch element. A connection point is defined on the second patch element for connection to a transmission line. A first plane is defined through the connection point and the center of the second patch element and generally perpendicular to the second patch element. The first patch element is disposed offset the second patch element such that the center of the first patch element does not intersect with the first plane.

Abstract: A loop antenna able to be mounted on the rear window of a vehicle provided with a defogger, that is, a loop antenna to be mounted on a rear window provided with a defogger having electrodes arranged in the vertical direction at the two ends and a plurality of electrical heating wires bridging the electrodes in the horizontal direction, wherein an antenna element forming a loop is made polygonal in shape, two power feed terminals of the loop antenna are provided at positions a predetermined distance away from the midpoint of the bottom of the antenna element, constituted by one side, in the vertical direction, a distance between the power feed terminals and bottom is formed smaller than the distance between adjoining electrical heating wires of the defogger, and the loop antenna is mounted on the rear window between the adjoining electrical heating wires. The polygonal shape may be a triangular shape.

Abstract: A metallically gross layer decorative molded article for use in the beam path of a radar device has a luxurious metallic design similar to the color tone of a chrome plating and the like that does not hinder the transmission of radio wave. The metallically gross layer decorative molded article includes a substrate comprised of a transparent resin layer, a tin and/or tin alloy layer provided on a back surface of the substrate, and a decorative paint layer provided on a back surface of the tin and/or tin alloy layer.

Abstract: In a window-integrated antenna in a vehicle, conductor configurations are provided for FM (LFM) reception as well as for AM (LAM) reception which are separated with respect to RF from the heating circuit (B) via decoupling and matching circuits (EA1, EA2). The second decoupling and matching circuit (EA2) in the AM circuit is situated downstream from the first decoupling and matching circuit (EA1) in the FM circuit and in particular in the shunt circuit of the same. This makes it possible to utilize the FM structures as a supply lead to the AM structure. The filter expense of the second decoupling and matching circuit may be minimized.