Abstract: A mounting bracket includes a single mount for attaching to the soffit of a building for adjustably carrying a satellite dish antenna. The mount includes a base having holes for receiving screws to secure the mount to structural members such as studs or trusses to which the soffit is attached. A body portion of the mount includes a bore for receiving an arm of the mounting bracket. One end of the arm includes a plate adapted for attaching the arm to a satellite antenna dish assembly. Once the arm is positioned within the mount, setscrews lock the arm in its desired place within the bore, thus securing the satellite antenna to a desired location on the soffit.

Abstract: A pod mount assembly 20 is configured in a folding quad pod design with four ground-engaging legs 22, 24, 26, 28, and a rotatable central column 30. The ground-engaging legs rotatably connect to the base of the central column 30. The central column 30 contains a telescoping central shaft 32. The central column 30 is rotatable from a horizontal position into a vertical position. The telescopic shaft 32 is extendable upward from a retracted position within the central column 30 into a extended position there above. The pod mount assembly 20 includes a hydraulic pump and cylinder to rotate the central column 30 and extend the telescopic shaft 32. The unique folding and collapsible design of the pod mount assembly 20 creates a small form factor for high mobility and ease of deployment. The pod mount assembly 20 acts as the mounting base for an antenna assembly 10.

Abstract: An antenna frame for IC card includes a plane coil (10) formed by punching or etching a thin metallic sheet in which a conductor (12) is wound by a plurality of times on a substantially same plane. The plane coil (10) has an outermost conductor (12a) provided with an outer end portion (34a) and an innermost conductor (12b) provided with an inner end portion (34b). An outside and inside frames (16, 22) are arranged along the outermost and inner most conductors, respectively, and spaced therefrom by a predetermined interval (20a, 20b). The outer and inner end portions (34a, 34b) define outer and inner terminals (35a, 35b), respectively, which are used as bonding areas. Supporting sections (18, 18a, 18b) extending from an end edge of the outer and inner terminals or a position in the vicinity thereof to the outside and inside frames.

Abstract: An easily-constructed foundation for an antenna support tower is provided that requires no fabricated support surface at the installation site. The foundation is a radial array of prefabricated buildings connected near their inner corners to each other. In a first embodiment, one leg of a multi-legged tower rests on each building, the buildings transferring forces from the tower to the support surface below the buildings. In a second embodiment, a tapered monopole tower is located in the center of the array of buildings. The monopole tower may rest on a prepared surface or may be supported above the support surface. Support structures, each having a central ring and radially extending arms, are attached at the building connection points, one support structure above the other. The monopole tower is positioned within the central ring, transferring lateral loads through the ring and arms to the buildings, negating the need for a moment base.

Abstract: A secure non-penetrating flat roof mount, for a satellite antenna and for use with a ballast, having a base portion that itself has two ballast encasing members. Each of the ballast encasing members defines two different open end faces while, at the same time, substantially enclosing a separate portion of the ballast. The base portion also includes two end caps, with each end cap respectively engaging one open end face on each ballast encasing member. The roof mount is also provided with two tie rods that hold the end caps in place, and in encasing relation, so as to encase the ballast in use. The roof mount also has an antenna supporting member that securely engages the base portion. The antenna supporting member has a sleeve portion that has sockets that in turn accept complementary fasteners in throughpassing relation, so as to secure an antenna mast within the sleeve portion.

Abstract: A gimbal system is used for supporting and enabling the orientation of a circular satellite antenna dish in azimuth and elevation. The gimbal system includes a hoop structure, the ends of which are connected to the antenna dish. The dish is pivotally supported on the hoop structure for pivotal motion about its “X” axis. The hoop structure is mounted for rotation about the “Y” axis of the dish. The central axis of the hoop is coincidental with the central axis of the antenna. The hoop is driven by means of a motor to rotate the hoop and the antenna dish along therewith between a first position whereat the “Y” axis of the antenna is in its normal initial at rest (Y axis zero position) and a second position wherein the “Y” axis is rotated approximately eighty degrees from this initial position. A second motor is coupled to the antenna at one of the ends of the hoop structure to drive the dish about its “X” axis.

Abstract: An array antenna including: a frame having a two-dimensional array of a plurality of openings; an electromagnetically radiating tile disposed in each opening; and mounting means for holding at least one tile in a corresponding opening of the frame, each of the mounting means comprising at least two biasing members, each biasing member exerting a biasing force on the tile relative to the frame. Preferably, each biasing member is a leaf spring having first and second ends attached to the frame and a bowed section attached to the tile. Furthermore, it is preferred that each biasing member further have a way to vary the biasing force with temperature, such as fabricating the bow portion from a first and second material, each having a different coefficient of thermal expansion. Also provided is a spacecraft which utilizes the array antenna of the present invention.

Abstract: An expandible antenna device comprising an expandible shell defining an interior chamber, wherein the shell is radially expandible from a central axis within the chamber; an elongated support structure disposed along the central axis and at least partially within the chamber; and an antenna element coupled to the shell such that the antenna is dimensionally stable when the shell is in an expanded position is disclosed. Additionally, an antenna element comprised of conductive elements joined by fluid filled bulbs or tubes wherein the fluid is capable of ionization is also disclosed.

Abstract: An adjustable support column for an architectural panel has a vertical column, an angular support and outriggers for attachment of panels. The support column is used as a component in an architectural disguise for radio antennae.

Abstract: An antenna that has an alignment configuration for aligning the antenna with a satellite. In one embodiment, the antenna includes an antenna reflector that has a centerline and a front surface and a rear surface. A reference plane is defined on the rear surface that is perpendicular to the centerline of the reflector. The reference plane is used in connection with alignment devices for orienting the antenna reflector in desired azimuth, elevation, and skew orientations.

Abstract: Transportable, autonomously operating equipment as a network node between networks for transmitting analog, digital and/or pulse-modulated signals in communication connections between a satellite and exchanges for extension stations and/or terminal stations with antennas, modules, walls, doors and/or vent openings, as well as a method for establishing the communication connections by automatically leveling the equipment and calculating the data for controlling the satellite antenna and the north-south position of the equipment

Abstract: A seal for an opening defined by a sidewall portion of the pressurizable tank. The tank contains desiccant for drying gases which pass through the desiccant. An elongate antenna extends from an interior portion to an exterior portion of the tank and is used for carrying microwave energy to the desiccant for regeneration of the desiccant. The seal has an insulator with an interior surface for receiving engagement with the antenna at the opening of the tank. In one embodiment, the interior surface of the insulator is tapered such that a distance between opposing portions of the insulator reduces as the insulator extends in a direction through the opening toward the exterior of the tank. The antenna has a cross sectional dimension which reduces in size as the antenna extends in the direction through the opening toward the exterior of the tank.

Abstract: A support arm arrangement or assembly for a satellite antenna and manufacturing method therefor. In one embodiment, the support arm arrangement includes a hollow support arm having a front end and a real attachment end is affixed to the antenna reflector adjacent is perimeter. A mounting arm may be attached to the rear surface of the reflector or, in another embodiment, the mounting arm comprises an integral portion of the support arm. A feed/LNBF assembly is supported with the front end of the support arm. The feed/LNBF assembly may be electronically coupled to a set top box by a cable that is passed through the hollow support arm and the hollow mounting arm. Methods of constructing support arm assemblies for satellite antennas are also disclosed.

Abstract: An antenna assembly (1) mounted in an enclosure (21) of a computer (2) comprises a bracket (15) adapted to be mounted in the computer enclosure, an antenna unit (10) including a substrate (19) and an antenna body (16) attached on the substrate, an insulative housing (14) attached to the bracket and receiving the antenna unit, and a connector unit (100) including a cable (13) and a connector (12) connected to an end of the cable, the cable having an opposite end passing through the bracket to connect with the antenna unit.

Abstract: A relay antenna mast for a cellular radio telecommunications system, the mast being characterized in that it comprises:

Abstract: The DSS Uni-Mount is a ¼″ aluminum plate which is designed to mount a standard DSS (small dish) mounting arm to the gable end or hip edge of most residences or structures. This device virtually eliminates the need for roof penetrations in order to mount a DSS satellite dish. The top of the DSS Uni-Mount is machined at a roof angle of 5 & 12 and is designed for application to the gable end of a structure. It accommodates roof pitches from 4 & 12 thru 8 & 12. The bottom is cut at 90° to the sides thus enabling mounting to flat or hip portion of the roof line by inversion of the unit. A total of eight ⅜″ diameter holes are drilled thru the Uni-Mount in strategic places to allow the installer to match the DSS mounting arm holes with the DSS Uni-Mount plate. Lag bolts and machine bolts are then screwed thru and to the DSS Uni-Mount in order to secure the DSS mounting arm to the gable or eaves of the roofline.

Abstract: There is disclosed an antenna apparatus used for satellite communication or the like and including an antenna rotating in an azimuth angle direction and an elevation angle direction, which can be miniaturized without using a slip ring for ensuring electrical connection between a stationary portion and a movable portion. A rotary member 3 is rotated by rotation of a motor 5 to rotate an antenna 11 about an azimuth axis. On the other hand, a motor 9 is rotated to rotate a rotary member 7, and a relative rotary shaft 14 is rotated by relative rotation between the rotary member 3 and the rotary member 7. The rotation of the relative rotary shaft 14 rotates the antenna 11 about an elevation angle axis by rotation transmission through a bevel gear 18 and a bevel gear 19.

Abstract: A quick disconnect assembly 200 simply and quickly connects two components to one another with the high degree of accuracy while eliminating small, losable parts. The quick disconnect assembly includes a receiver 202 and a fork 206. The receiver is attached to a first fitting 204 on a first component 132. A fork end brace 205 extends out from the receiver to provide an attachment flange for the fork. The second component 137 has a second fitting 208 that is correspondingly shaped to mate against the first fitting and to house within the receiver. The fork is attached via a lanyard to the second fitting. The fork includes a securement knob 210 having threadings 207 that projects through the base of the fork. Rotation of the knob advances or retracts the threadings. The legs of the fork contain protrusions 212 and 214 are correspondingly shaped to mate with depressions 216 and 218 in the receiver.

Abstract: An antenna construction for a wireless telephonic communications system has a body member including a sleeve-like wall of dielectric material and integral antenna elements. The sleeve-like wall is fitted over a projecting element of an existing structure, such as the top portion of an existing utility pole, to present an aesthetically unobtrusive arrangement on the existing structure. In the preferred construction, the dielectric material is provided in the form of an elongate ribbon-like substrate which, together with the integral antenna elements, is wrapped upon itself to establish the sleeve-like wall.

Abstract: A satellite dish stand for providing a transportable stabile base for mounting a satellite dish. The satellite dish stand includes a pipe member with a lumen extending between an upper end and a lower end such that the upper end is designed for receiving a post of a satellite dish, an upper collar fixedly coupled to the pipe member, a lower collar coupled to the pipe member, a plurality of leg members each with an upper portion coupled to the upper collar, and a plurality of leg support struts coupled to extend between the lower collar and an associated one of the leg members.

Abstract: A structure for supporting an antenna is composed of an antenna-supporting member which is formed under a radiator and shaped into a cylinder, an antenna-inserting portion which includes the first cylindrical space for accommodating the antenna-supporting member, locking claws which are connected with a lower end of the antenna-supporting member and interlocked with a lower edge of an inner wall of the first cylindrical space, and a rubber bush which includes a through hole, through which the antenna-supporting member passes, and is inserted between the radiator and the antenna-supporting member. An upper part of the antenna-inserting portion includes the second cylindrical space, which is concentric with the first cylindrical space and has an internal diameter larger than that of the first cylindrical space, and a lower part of the rubber bush fits into the second cylindrical space.

Abstract: An antenna system and improved antenna support structure that is preferably used on a spacecraft. An exemplary antenna system comprises an antenna dish, an antenna positioning mechanism, and the present antenna support structure coupled between the antenna dish and antenna positioning mechanism. The antenna support structure comprises a composite ring attached to a rear surface of the antenna dish and a boom structure coupled to the composite ring and to the antenna positioning mechanism that comprises a plurality of tubular fingers that interconnect the composite ring and the antenna positioning mechanism. The boom structure may further comprise one or more lateral supports that interconnect the plurality of tubular fingers. The composite ring is preferably disposed in a plane containing the center of gravity of the antenna dish. The composite ring, tubular fingers, and lateral supports preferably comprise graphite fibers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low cost microstrip line with low loss and a microwave device using the microstrip line. The microstrip line comprises (a) a dielectric substrate for general purpose use with relatively high loss in a microwave frequency, (b) a strip conductor foil disposed on the front surface of the substrate, (c) a metal plate for grounding disposed in contact with the back of the dielectric substrate, and (d) an air layer formed on a portion of the metal plate for grounding, the portion facing to the strip conductor foil.

Abstract: A rotation apparatus for a dish antenna provides a system for easily adjusting the dish antenna to a precise receiving position. The rotation apparatus includes a dish bracket which is fixed to the back of the dish antenna. The dish bracket includes a plurality of circular grooves and a concentric axle center. An elevation bracket includes a pair of wings and a bottom. The wings are parallel, and the bottom is perpendicular to the wings. Each wing pivots about an axle which passes through a first portion of each wing. A second portion of each wing includes a guide groove to adjust a elevation angle of the dish. The bottom includes a central axle hole and a plurality of holes. The central axle hole is coupled to the concentric axle center. After the dish is rotated to a selected position, the plurality of holes are secured to the circular grooves using a plurality of screws.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for quickly connecting and disconnecting an antenna from a transceiver in a point-to-multipoint millimeter wave wireless communications system.

Abstract: A spring loaded antenna mounting system for the directional antennae of a point-to-multipoint millimeter wave communication system and methods of supporting such antennae for selectively directing the beam thereof. The adjustment of the antenna in two orthogonal directions is disclosed as is a quick connect/disconnect latch for attaching the individual antenna element to the antenna mount.

Abstract: An alignment device for aligning an antenna with a satellite. In one embodiment, the device includes a digital compass to provide an azimuth reading of the antenna when the device is removably affixed to the rear surface of the antenna reflector. In another embodiment, the device includes a first digital level that provides an elevation reading of the antenna when the device is affixed to the rear surface of the antenna reflector. Another embodiment includes first and second digital levels that cooperate to emit a skew signal that is indicative of the skew orientation of the antenna when the device is affixed to the antenna. In yet another embodiment, a speaker is provided adjacent to the antenna to receive a series of tones transmitted by a transmitter that is placed adjacent to a television that is attached to a set top a box that is attached to the antenna.

Abstract: A support arm arrangement or assembly for a satellite antenna and manufacturing method therefor. In one embodiment, the support arm arrangement includes a hollow support arm having a front end and a real attachment end is affixed to the antenna reflector adjacent is perimeter. A mounting arm may be attached to the rear surface of the reflector or, in another embodiment, the mounting arm comprises an integral portion of the support arm. A feed/LNBF assembly is supported with the front end of the support arm. The feed/LNBF assembly may be electronically coupled to a set top box by a cable that is passed through the hollow support arm and the hollow mounting arm. Methods of constructing support arm assemblies for satellite antennas are also disclosed.

Abstract: A carrier structure apparatus for mounting conformal antenna elements to a non-planar mounting surface as part of an antenna array of an airborne vehicle or ground-based system also comprising a seeker section, fairing and guidance processing system. The carrier structure is a rigid and conductive apparatus that is made to conform to the geometric configuration of both the antenna element as well as the mounting surface. The conformal antenna is rigidly mounted to the carrier structure, which is in turn removably affixed to the non-planar mounting surface. With the carrier structure, each antenna element of the array may be individually tested and replaced prior to and after installation in array.

Abstract: A hemispherical dielectric resonator is arranged on a conductive substrate with a flat surface of the resonator in contact with the conductive substrate and fixed by a pair of fixing blocks. The dielectric resonator is fed with a signal feeder at a position at one side of the resonator such that intensity of the electric field is higher at that position. The fixing blocks contact a portion of the dielectric resonator where the intensity of the electric field is of a local minimum.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for an antenna array mounted on a moving vehicle. The antenna array is mounted on a disc having two motors which, cooperatively, rotate the disc and rotate a number of antenna elements mounted on the disc. By rotating the antenna elements, the main lobe of the array may be scanned towards a satellite in the elevation plane. To track a moving source from a moving vehicle, one of the motors rotates the disc as a whole, thereby scanning the beam in the azimuth plane. Each antenna element is at an angle to the vertical so that, by rotating the disc to face the direction of the signal source, such as a satellite, a better signal can be obtained.

Abstract: A reflector-type microwave antenna having a paraboloidal reflector having a focal point and a feed horn located at the focal point. The feed horn is adapted to launch microwave signals onto the reflector and to receive microwave reflectors from the reflector. The reflector is mounted onto a surface by a mounting assembly comprising a mounting pipe in a fixed location relative to the mounting surface, a mounting cylinder rotatably affixed to the mounting pipe, and a mounting collar affixed to the mounting cylinder. A mounting plate is affixed to both the mounting collar and to the reflector such that a movement of the mounting collar causes the reflector to move, as well. The mounting assembly also has an azimuth coarse adjuster which engages the mounting cylinder such that the mounting cylinder may be rotated in azimuth relative to the mounting pipe. Once the mounting cylinder is in position, a locking mechanism is utilized to lock the mounting cylinder in position.

Abstract: A system for trimming out the base plate of a satellite dish mount when siding or residing a wall where the satellite is mounted, comprising a two part base and trim ring that snaps onto the base.

Abstract: An antenna designed integral to a windshield holder for a portable communications device is provided. The antenna can be an integral part of the windshield holder or an attachment to it. The windshield holder attaches to the windshield of a vehicle by a securing mount to which is attached an extension. The extension has attached, at a location different from the securing mount, a device mount for a portable communications device. The securing mount, device mount, and extension may all be adjustable for mounting in varying positions and locations. The windshield holder is easily attached and removed from the windshield improving both transportability and security. The antenna connects to the phone by a connector or interface at the phone mount, either automatically, when the portable communications device is inserted in the device mount, or by a separate operation.

Abstract: A miniaturized directional antenna for use with system to provide data communication over wireless radio channels. The unit supports multiple antenna elements with a known orientation with respect to an earth ground plane reference. This greatly provides predictability in the steerability and other directional attributes of the antenna array using miniaturized chip multilayer or helical antenna elements, the unit may be constructed in a case or other form factor of approximately 3×3×1 inches for operation within the frequency bands around 1900 MHz.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system of antennas for tracking nonsynchronous satellites (21, 22) along predefined trajectories. It is characterized in that the said system includes at least first (11) and second (12) transmitter/receiver elements moving in the vicinity of the focusing surface of the system (1) along a line of focal points, the first element (11) actively tracking a first satellite (21) and the second element (12) standing by to actively track a second satellite (22). Particular application to the tracking of nonsynchronous satellites, in particular low- and mid-orbit satellites, and of geostationary satellites.

Abstract: A microcell having a plurality of antennas attached to an upper portion thereof is arranged to move along an interior of a guyed latticework tower. As the microcell is being raised, the antennas are in a stowed position within the confines of the tower structure. When the microcell reaches the top of the tower, the antennas are deployed by deploying mechanisms which utilize the vertical upward motion of the microcell to produce outwardly directed movement of the antennas to a deployed position. In the deployed position, the spacing between the antennas is greater than the distance between adjacent stanchions of the tower structure. The deploying motion is accomplished without additional driving motors, but is instead produced by the upward movement of the microcell driven by a winch and cable arrangement.

Abstract: An easily-constructed foundation for an antenna support tower is provided that requires no fabricated support surface at the installation site. The foundation is a radial array of prefabricated buildings connected near their inner corners to each other. In a first embodiment, one leg of a multi-legged tower rests on each building, the buildings transferring forces from the tower to the support surface below the buildings. In a second embodiment, a tapered monopole tower is located in the center of the array of buildings. The monopole tower may rest on a prepared surface or may be supported above the support surface. Support structures, each having a central ring and radially extending arms, are attached at the building connection points, one support structure above the other. The monopole tower is positioned within the central ring, transferring lateral loads through the ring and arms to the buildings, negating the need for a moment base.

Abstract: An antenna mast adapter is provided capable of holding several different antennas in place that mounts onto a vertical antenna mast. A crossarm that runs perpendicular to the mast is a main member of the antenna mast adapter and provides at least two mounting plates to which individual antennas are mounted, either using mechanical mounting means or magnetic mounting means. The crossarm is generally designed to provide these mounting plates at the extreme ends of the crossarm, thereby providing an air gap between the antennas and the mast. The crossarm can be constructed from different shaped materials, and in one preferred embodiment, the crossarm includes openings to reduce the wind resistance of the crossarm. The antenna mast adapter provides mounting points for several different antennas, each of which is connected to an individual radio via a waveguide.

Abstract: This invention provides an improvement in Glide Slope antenna systems of the earth-image type. The standard antenna usually is mounted on a steel tower located several hundred feet to one side of the runway, considered a safe distance to avoid being struck by an airplane. This invention, however, employs an antenna system using wide aperture slotted cable elements. Frangible construction permits it to be located safely much closer to the runway. The closer spacing, with the wide aperture, provides for a vertical guidance pattern that is narrower in azimuth, resulting in improved quality of guidance. An additional slotted cable, fed only with clearance signal, provides fly-up indication, both sides, over a wider azimuth sector.

Abstract: A high-frequency, e.g., microwave, antenna (100) is stamped from a single sheet (300) of electromagnetically conductive material, e.g., a metal plate. A manufacture comprising a frame (104), a plurality of radiator antenna elements (108), a plurality of first supports (112) each connecting a radiator antenna element to the frame, a feed network (110) connected to the radiator antenna elements, and a plurality of second supports (304) connecting the radiators and the feed network to each other and to the frame, are stamped out of the single sheet. A combiner (114) may be included in the manufacture as well. The second supports provide alignment and rigidity during manufacture and assembly. Preferably, a plurality of the manufactures are stamped out side-by-side from a single roll (400) for ease of automated manufacture and assembly.

Abstract: A retainer includes a base portion, a plurality of prongs, and a retention clip. The base portion has an inner bore engageable with a threaded stud extending from the mounting surface. The prongs extend outwardly from the base portion and are slidable into a bore of a device to be mounted to the mounting surface. The retention clip is formed by an outer distal end portion of the prongs and is configured to retain the device on the mounting surface by snap-locking onto the device when the device is slid onto the retainer. The prongs outer distal ends that are compressibly spaced apart from one another. In order to facilitate release of the device from the mounting surface, a pair of finger pads may be located at the outer distal ends of the prongs. The retainer is well-suited for mounting a telemetry antenna on a surface such as a ceiling and, in fact, can reduce antenna installation time by 75% when compare to prior known systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical component (CO) as well as a device (DEV) comprising such an electrical component (CO) and an electric circuit module (MO). A ground plane (4) of the component (CO) and a ground plane (2) of the circuit module (MO) are brought into contact via projections (4″) provided on the ground plane (4) of the component (CO) and/or on the ground plane of the circuit module (MO). The provision of the projections (4″) and the recesses (4′) therebetween provide heat sinks between the projections (4″) when they are soldered to the ground plane (2) of the circuit module (MO). Through-holes (8′) and additional non-ground conductors (2′) can be provided between pads (14) of the ground plane (2) of the circuit module (MO) allowing an efficient use of the available space. The invention is particularly useful when a patch antenna needing a large ground plane is connected to a multilayer circuit board.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an antenna mount including at least a first anchoring portion having an open region formed therethrough wherein the open region is sized to accommodate a mounting structure such as a pole, mast, or other such structure. The antenna mount may include a locking device configured to releasably secure the antenna mount about a mounting structure disposed within the open region of the first anchoring portion. The locking device may comprise a first locking structure adjustably coupled to the anchoring portion, the first locking structure adjustable from a first position peripherally located with respect to a centerline of the open region to a second position adjacent the periphery of the open region, the first locking structure configured to releasably engage a mounting structure accommodated within the open region when the first locking structure is at the second position.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus such that a dielectric strip and a dielectric resonator are provided to form a primary vertical radiator, another dielectric strip is provided which is coupled to the dielectric strip to form a directional coupler, and a radiation beam is tilted by changing the relative position of the primary radiator with respect to the dielectric lens by displacing the primary vertical radiator in the directional coupler.

Abstract: An antenna mount for supporting a whip antenna on a ground vehicle has an upper part and a lower part, the upper part supports the whip antenna and has an upper mounting ring and the lower part extends through an outer shell of the vehicle has a lower mounting ring, one or more intermediate rings are disposed between the upper ring and the lower ring and incorporate a cavity for containing a GPS antenna.

Abstract: An antenna support structure has a base for mounting on a pole clamp. The position of the pole clamp on a pole is adjusted by use of a removable installation tool. The installation tool comprises front and back tool clamp plates that are frictionally secured about the pole by fasteners. One or more adjustment tools may be mounted on the tool clamp plates and interact with the pole clamp and the antenna support structure so as to effect movement of the pole clamp and the antenna relative to the installation tool and the pole. Movement of the pole clamp and the antenna relative to the pole allows an operator to finely tune the azimuth and/or elevation angles of the antenna which is mounted on the pole clamp.

Abstract: Two antenna units (11) and (12) are located on a pedestal device (13) provided rotatably around an azimuth angular axis thereof, and a rotating mechanism for rotating in an azimuth angular direction and an elevation angular direction respectively is provided in each of the antenna units (11, 12). The antenna units (11) and (12) execute, for the purpose of communicating with the orbital satellites (81) and (82) respectively, satellites tracking by adjusting its own azimuth angle and elevation angle while moving in association with rotation of the rotating mechanism (14) of the pedestal device (13).

Abstract: An antenna package includes a lid-like structure that fits onto an electrically conductive, metallic box-like structure. The lid-like structure includes an electrically conductive, metallic seal member that is connected to an antenna and defines a primary opening. The antenna includes a dielectric mounted between an inner metallic layer and an outer metallic layer. The connection between the seal member and the antenna is a substantially hermetic, soldered connection between the seal member and the inner metallic layer, such that the inner metallic layer is electrically connected to the seal member. The soldered connection secures the antenna to the seal member such that the inner metallic layer occludes the primary opening. A substantially hermetic, fused connection is provided between the lid-like structure and the box-like structure so that a hermetically sealed chamber is defined within the box-like structure. Electric circuitry is positioned in the chamber and is connected to the antenna.

Abstract: Devices and methods are described by which antennas can be securely mounted upon rooftops and similar supporting surfaces. Antenna mounts are described that distribute the load associated with the antenna substantially evenly upon the rooftop or other support surface, so that potential damage to the roof structure is reduced or eliminated. In preferred embodiments, the antenna mounts are provided with support legs and load-distributing base members that are substantially devoid of sharp corners or angles. The antenna mounts also provide a platform located above and proximate the base members for the placement of weights to ensure the stability of the antenna mounts. This ensures that the weights are disposed above the roof and are not in contact with it. Connectors and/or adhesives are not required to secure the mount to a rooftop as the weighting is sufficient to provide a stable and wind resistant mount.