Abstract: A phase shifter includes upper and lower conductive plates, and a dielectric strip sandwiched between the conductive plates, and a plurality of slots formed in the upper conductive plate, thereby forming a dielectric line. A rotator is positioned at either side of the dielectric strip so that the distance from the rotator to the dielectric strip varies as the rotator rotates. As the rotator rotates, the phase constant of the dielectric line progressively changes in the direction of electromagnetic propagation. The rotation of the rotator causes a change in feed phase with respect to the slots as the rotator rotates, thereby performing beam scanning.

Abstract: A satellite dish assembly is mounted on the exterior of a vehicle. The dish assembly is in its traveling position while the vehicle is traveling from one place to another. The satellite dish is below the uppermost portion of the vehicle while in the assembly's traveling position. The satellite dish assembly raises and the aims the dish towards a transmitting satellite after the vehicle reaches its destination. One motor raises the satellite dish with a telescoping mast. Two other motors adjust the direction the dish is facing by rotating and tilting the dish on top of the mast. The satellite dish receives the signals from the transmitting satellite and communicates the signals into the vehicle. The motors are used to reposition the satellite dish in its traveling position before the vehicle starts for its next destination.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a receiver mast to a structure. The apparatus includes a structure attachment plate, a releasable attachment member, a movable plate releasably attached to the structure attachment plate by the releasable attachment member for movement with respect to the structure attachment plate and a mast fastener for affixing the receiver mast to the movable plate. A leg member may be provided for attaching the structure attachment plate to the structure. A method for mounting a receiver mast to a structure is also disclosed. An assembly mounted to a structure for receiving a signal is also disclosed.

Abstract: A satellite antenna alignment device is provided which includes a base plate having a semi-globular-shaped member of dome secured thereto and extending upwardly therefrom which defines a sealed compartment which is filled with a liquid or gaseous medium. An indicator is positioned within the sealed compartment. The exterior surface of the dome is provided with elevational and skew angle indicia thereon. The device enables the antenna to be quickly and easily elevated to the proper elevation and skewed to the proper skew angle.

Abstract: A support for at least two panel antennas constituting relay antennas in at least one cellular telecommunications network, the support comprising a mast (1) and means for fixing said two antennas to the mast (1), said means being suitable for allowing the orientation of said antennas to be adjusted in tilt and in azimuth, the support being characterized in that said fixing means comprise, for at least one antenna (2), means (21) that define for said antenna a pivot pin (31) that is eccentric relative to the axis of the mast (1) and such that pivoting the antenna (2) about said pin enables the azimuth orientation of the antenna to be modified.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for attaching a radio or antenna to a support includes a base having a contact member, and a first adjustment component pivotally mounted to the base for pivoting about a first adjustment component pivot axis. The first adjustment component has at least two adjustment members located on opposite sides of the pivot axis which contact the contact member when the first adjustment component is in a locked position.

Abstract: An alignment mechanism to assist in antenna alignment is described. The alignment mechanism has a first attachment element for removably attaching to an antenna mounting member, a threaded sleeve member affixed to the first attachment element, a threaded bushing for threadably engaging the threaded sleeve member, and a handle member provided for rotating the threaded bushing. A second attachment element is provided for removably attaching to an antenna mounting base member. The second attachment element is operatively connected to the threaded bushing. A biasing member is adapted for biasing the first attachment member apart from the second attachment member. An adjustment member is threadably connected to the second attachment element and operatively connected to the threaded bushing, the adjustment member for selectively adjusting an axial distance between the first attachment member and the second attachment member.

Abstract: An antenna for a PC card is provided. The antenna of the present invention includes a shaft, a hinge and a nub. The shaft has a first end and a second end where the hinge is disposed intermediate the first end and the second end of the antenna at an angle relative to the PC card. The nub, which is disposed at the second end of the shaft, includes a gripping surface for gripping by a user during deployment of the antenna. The gripping surface is disposed at the angle relative to the hinge such that as a user rotates the antenna during deployment, the antenna properly deploys.

Abstract: An antenna system comprises a Gatelink antenna (1), a Satcom Ku antenna (2), a Satcom Inmarsat antenna (3) positioned on a support that is mobile (5) in rotation and/or in translation and a device for the protection (6) of the antennas. Application to an airliner.

Abstract: A wave guide scanner assembly having an oscillating support for a scanning antenna which is driven by an assembly having no contacting components. The scanner assembly is particularly useful for motor vehicular collision warning systems. The drive assembly for the oscillating support includes a coil and magnet for driving the support when current is applied thereby resulting in translational movement of the magnet and oscillating movement of the support. A spring flexure assembly is connected to the support for providing controlled harmonic oscillation to the support and antenna.

Abstract: An antenna device for wireless LAN of the present invention includes a base module and an antenna case that receives a built-in antenna therein. A metal reflector plate is held in a base element of the base module. The reflector plate functions to widen the range of directivity of the antenna device and thus ensures stable communication for wireless LAN. The antenna case is pivotable to the base module. The antenna is adjustable to a desired angle according to the requirement, so as to attain communication for wireless LAN.

Abstract: An antenna system adapted to be mounted on an exterior surface of a mobile platform and having a reduced overall height to reduce aerodynamic drag caused by the antenna system. The antenna system includes a movable platform disposed concentrically within an annular stationary platform. The movable platform includes a slip ring assembly formed on its lower surface which is in physical contact with a brush assembly supported from a lower surface of the stationary platform. By locating the slip ring assembly and the brush assembly adjacent the lower surface of the movable platform, the overall height of the antenna is reduced. Reliability is also improved since contaminants are less likely to accumulate on the slip ring assembly due to its presence on the lower surface of the movable platform.

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 system is provided for a satellite. This may include a main reflector (100), a subreflector (110), a boom including a first boom component (88) to support said main reflector and a second boom component (86) to support the subreflector. The first boom component may include a first main support (130), a fitting (150), and a second main support (140). The fitting may couple the first main support and the second main support. A positioning mechanism (120) may be provided within the fitting to support the main reflector. The positioning mechanism may be capable of adjusting a position of the main reflector.

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: An alignment mechanism to assist in antenna alignment is described. The alignment mechanism has a first attachment element for removably attaching to an antenna mounting member, a threaded sleeve member affixed to the first attachment element, a threaded bushing for threadably engaging the threaded sleeve member, and a handle member provided for rotating the threaded bushing. A second attachment element is provided for removably attaching to an antenna mounting base member. The second attachment element is operatively connected to the threaded bushing. A biasing member is adapted for biasing the first attachment member apart from the second attachment member. An adjustment member is threadably connected to the second attachment element and operatively connected to the threaded bushing, the adjustment member for selectively adjusting an axial distance between the first attachment member and the second attachment member.

Abstract: There is provided an antenna device having a learning function and capable of searching and memorizing wireless frequency bands. A control circuit is used to automatically control the receiving angle and direction of an antenna set. When the strongest frequency band is found by the antenna set, a remote control is used to control the circuit for recording the current angle and direction into a memory unit. Afterwards, a user can directly select a pre-stored band identification number to conveniently adjust the antenna device to have the best receiving angle and direction the corresponding capable of receiving the band, thereby decreasing the time to adjust the antenna.

Abstract: A method of pointing a fixed antenna (2) having a reflector (10) and at least one transceiver source suitable for aiming at a plurality of satellites situated between two extreme positions S1, S2 on a geostationary orbit (8).

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: This application is directed to a spring loaded antenna mounting system for the directional antennae of a point-to-multipoint millimeter wave communications system and methods of supporting such antennae for selectively directing the beam thereof. Also disclosed is the adjustment of such antennae in two orthogonal directions. In addition quick connect/disconnect latch for attaching the individual antenna element to the antennae mount is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable satellite antenna which is capable of implementing an accurate horizontal and vertical direction movement of a satellite antenna using a worm gear method and a screw type guide as a horizontal and vertical direction rotation unit of a satellite antenna and preventing an entangling phenomenon of an electric wire even when an antenna is rotated in a horizontal direction.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for attaching a radio or antenna to a support includes a base having a contact member, and a first adjustment component pivotally mounted to the base for pivoting about a first adjustment component pivot axis. The first adjustment component has at least two adjustment members located on opposite sides of the pivot axis which contact the contact member when the first adjustment component is in a locked position.

Abstract: An antenna assembly (20) is mounted on a metal hinge base (16) of an electronic device, and includes a printed circuit board (PCB) (22), an antenna (24), a metal sheet (26) and a coaxial cable (28). The PCB has a first surface (221) and a second surface (223) parallel to and spaced a distance from the first surface. The antenna and the metal sheet are respectively disposed on the first surface and the second surface of the PCB. The metal hinge base has a metal block (162) connecting with the metal sheet. The cable has a conductive core wire (282) and a ground shield (284) around the core wire. The core wire and the ground shield respectively electrically connect with the antenna and the metal sheet.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus is provided with two parabolic antennas which are attached to an X-axis and adapted to independently rotate about the X-axis. The X-axis is supported between both ends of a support rail in the shape of a semicircular arc to pass through the center of the arc. The support rail is adapted to slide and is thereby permitted to rotate about the central axis of the arc as a Y-axis. The support rail is placed on a rotating base 13 adapted to rotate about a Z-axis. The entire apparatus is covered with a radome. Each of the parabolic antennas is therefore permitted to rotate about each of the X, Y and Z-axes. By controlling each axis driving mechanism according to the locations and orbits of two satellites, each of the parabolic antennas is permitted to track a respective one of the satellites.

Abstract: A joint assembly provided to an end portion of antenna rod is placed between supporting portions of an antenna base. A click cylinder is then introduced into a hole of the supporting portion to engage recess and convex portions formed on a plate as an end surface of the click cylinder and an inner sursurface of the joint assembly, thereby generate click resistance. A coil spring is inserted into the click cylinder thereafter, then a bolt is introduced into the click cylinder through a washer. The bolt is screwed with a nut via a wave washer, a washer, and a spring washer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for rigidly supporting an antenna mast or other object relative to a structure in a desired position. The apparatus may comprise a first bracket that is affixable to the structure and a second bracket that is slidably affixed to the first bracket and capable of being locked in a desired position relative to the first bracket. A mast-supporting or object-supporting collar or clamp may be rotatably and slidably affixed to the second bracket and is capable of being locked in a desired position relative to the second bracket.

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

Abstract: An antenna mast for a multi-satellite system includes a base mounted at a lower end of the mast. The base is intended to be mounted to a surface. The antenna mast has a first adjustment mechanism that allows the mast to be adjusted in a y-direction. The antenna mast also has a second adjustment mechanism that allows the mast to be adjusted in an x-direction such that the uppermost portion of the antenna mast is straight.

Abstract: A collapsible, steerable antenna system 10 is configured for rapid deployment that is highly accurate and sophisticated, yet easy to assemble. The antenna system 10 includes a pod mount assembly 20, a steering head controller assembly 40, a back frame 60, a dish assembly 100, a feed leg assembly 120, a horn mount assembly 160, and a horn assembly 180. The pod mount assembly 20 includes a plurality of ground engaging pod legs and a telescopic shaft which lifts and supports the controller assembly 40. The controller assembly 40 selectively engages with the back frame 60 and aligns the dish assembly 100 via the back frame 60. The back frame 60 engages and supports the dish assembly 100 to help minimize parametric distortion of the dish assembly 100. The dish assembly 100 includes a plurality of wedge-shaped pieces which connect to form the dish assembly. The feed leg assembly 120 includes a main feed leg and side feed legs. The horn mount assembly 160 connects the horn assembly 180 to the main feed leg.

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 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 antenna deployment system for use in storing and deploying three antennas that are located on the same side of a spacecraft or other fixed body. The three antennas are nested and are stacked in a stowed condition and are individually and sequentially deployed to their respective deployed positions. One or more feed horns are attached to the spacecraft or fixed body that illuminate the respective antennas. A dual axis deployment mechanism is used to deploy each antenna. The dual axis deployment mechanism is also used to steer the beam produced by the antenna. The dual axis deployment mechanism comprises a dual-axis rotatable hinge structure affixed to the spacecraft or fixed body that is coupled to the antenna by way of a substantially rigid reflector support structure. The dual axis deployment mechanism is actuated and controlled to deploy the antenna and steer the antenna beam.

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: An antenna system that may be used in a portable radiotelephone. In one embodiment, an antenna is housed within a first housing portion and is extended therefrom when a second portion of the housing is pivoted to an open position relative to the first housing portion. The antenna is retracted back into the first housing portion when the second housing portion is pivoted to a closed position relative to the first housing portion. In another embodiment, the second housing portion is slidably affixed to the first housing portion and the antenna is extended from the first housing portion when the second housing portion is moved relative to an open position relative to the first housing portion and the antenna is retracted into the first housing portion when the second housing portion is moved into a closed position relative to the first housing portion.

Abstract: A support for a deployable reflector for use on a modular satellite antenna assembly is constructed of an elongated boom supported at both ends by a pair of two axis actuators. The boom is attached at its inboard end to the satellite structure in close proximity to the point of attachment of the associated signal feed assembly to minimize the differential thermal stress throughout the antenna assembly.

Abstract: A portable alignment device for orienting an antenna in a desired azimuth orientation and methods for orienting an antenna in a desired azimuth orientation. In one embodiment, the device comprises a portable motor until that is removably affixed to a portion of the antenna such as a portion of the antenna mounting bracket. A gear assembly is clamped to a portion of a mast to which the antenna mounting bracket is attached. The gear assembly is in meshing engagement with a driver gear attached to the motor's output shaft. By powering the motor, the antenna is pivoted about the mast until is moved to a desired azimuth orientation. After the antenna has been oriented to a desired orientation and locked in that orientation, the portable motor unit is removed from the antenna and the gear assembly is removed from the mast to permit those devices to be used to orient other antennas.

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: The invention relates to an alignment apparatus, with which an instrument to be aligned is mounted on a supporting structure (S) and which comprises a body section (10) mounted on the supporting structure, vertically and horizontally alignable alignment sections (20, 30), of which the first is mounted on the body section and the second is used for mounting the instrument to be aligned, and horizontal and vertical alignment means (40, 50) to align the alignment sections. To facilitate the alignment, the alignment means comprise threaded bolts (40, 50) connecting sections turning in relation to each other, which bolts are arranged to turn in each section turning in relation to each other so that each end (41, 42 and 51, 52) of the threaded bolts projects from the turning sections and each projecting end is provided with means (43, 44, 53, 54) enabling the turning of the threaded bolts.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a satellite dish having a mounting bracket in a window jam opening for a window frame with no physical intervention in the frame casing or jams. A mounting board having a length corresponding to the width of the window jam opening and having a width corresponding to the width of the mounting bracket is provided. At least one tensioning member rigidly is connected to said mounting board such that tensioning the tensioning member releasably fastens said mounting board within the window jam opening. In the preferred embodiment, two tensioning members are provided. The apparatus is positioned on the outside of the window. The window can be opened and closed without interference from said apparatus. The mounted board features at least one slot such that water is prevented from accumulating behind said mounting board and the window and wherein a cable from the dish may be inserted therethrough.

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 hand-held communication device with an automatically oriented antenna fixed thereto and including a closed container at least partially filled with liquid. A floating element including a patch antenna is positioned within the cavity and carried by the liquid so as to maintain the patch antenna in a continuous orientation. An electrical coupling is formed between the patch antenna and the hand-held communication device to operatively couple the patch antenna for receiving transmissions in the hand-held communication device.

Abstract: A mast base comprises a rigid body (10) and four supporting legs (15), extending laterally from the body (10) in mutually diverging directions. Each supporting leg (15) comprises an upper arm (17) and a lower arm (18). At its inner end, each arm (17, 18) is pivotally connected to the body (10) for pivoting movement relatively to the body around an appurtenant horizontal pivot axis (x1, x2). At their outer ends, the two arms (17, 18) are pivotally connected to each other. At least one arm (18) has a variable length. The upper arm (17) of each one of two supporting legs (15), which are located at mutually opposite sides of the body (10) and extend in mutually opposite directions therefrom, is pivotally connected to the body (10) by means to two separate pivot joints (19), which are located at a substantial horizontal distance from each other.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and systems for mesh integration and tension control, mesh retention, and mesh management of mesh-type deployable reflectors. The mesh members are comprised of a plurality of wedge-shaped gore members, each of which are pre-tensioned initially utilizing double-sided tape in a temporary manner prior to final stitching. String-like chord catenary members are positioned in pockets formed on the outer end of the gore members. The mesh member is attached to a ribbed reflector frame structure through a plurality of nodal assembly mechanisms. The nodal assemblies have spring biasing members for tensioning radial and transverse chord members along the reflector surface. A plurality of string-like members positioned in washers on the mesh member are used to maintain a tension field in the mesh member when the reflector is in its collapsed and stowed condition.

Abstract: Deployable antenna systems for use on a spacecraft that is moveable from a stowed position to a deployed position. Two embodiments are disclosed that include one or two sets of main reflector assembly (and optional adjustment mechanism) and subreflectors. The antenna systems include a feed horn assembly fixedly attached to the spacecraft and a rotatable hinge attached to the spacecraft. A substantially rigid reflector support structure is attached to the hinge and rotates about a hinge axis. The main reflector assembly (and optional adjustment mechanism) is attached to a lower portion of the support structure and the subreflector is attached to an upper portion of the support structure. The subreflector has a fixed relation relative to the main reflector assembly and has a fixed relation relative to the feed horn assembly when the antenna system is in the deployed position so that the antenna systems generate predetermined beam coverage patterns.

Abstract: A satellite antenna alignment device is provided which includes a support which may be selectively removably mounted on the underside of the support arm of the antenna. The alignment device includes a pivotal plumb bob having a chart positioned therebelow which is provided with skew angles and elevation angles to enable the antenna to be quickly and easily elevated to the proper elevation and skewed to the proper skew angle.

Abstract: An antenna of the wireless LAN card includes a body with an antenna on one side, a connecting base is on one side of the external wireless LAN card, a pivot pin is on top of the connecting base; a cross pivot wraps the pivot pin. The cross pivot composes of a tube with a pintle on both sides. A ball tip is on the bottom of the antenna, a hole is inside the ball tip, a joint hole each is on both sides of the hole. The two pintles of the cross pivot are inserted into the joint hole of the ball tip of the antenna. The structure makes the direction of the antenna of the wireless LAN card adjustable for best signal transmission and receiving result.

Abstract: A portable communication device includes a rotating member and a latching mechanism which employs a magnet means and a quantity of magneto-rheological fluid (“MR” fluid) or electro-rheological (“ER”) fluid therein to latch the rotatable member against the primary body of the portable communication device when a magnetic or electric field is positioned proximate to the MR or ER fluid. The rotating member can be a low-profile flip and/or antenna. The magnet means can be an electromagnetic field or at least one translatable permanent magnet. Additionally, a portable communication device with a translating antenna and an antenna receptacle and elbow also includes a quantity of magneto-rheological fluid therein. The device can also include an externally accessible latch release which controls the application of the magnetic field to the MR fluid (or electric filed to the ER fluid). Associated latching mechanisms employ rheological fluid and a magnetic or electric field source.

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: A roof-mounted dish antenna housing comprising a dome which encloses a dish antenna, where the dish antenna is connected to the housing by pivoting bracket members mounted onto an annular mounting rim inside the dome, where the dish antenna can be rotated relative to the fixed dome in the azimuthal direction and angularly positioned relative to the fixed dome between the horizon and zenith by pivoting the attachment member connected to the dish antenna relative to the attachment member connected to the mounting rim. Part of the dome may be removable to allow for access from the external side of the roof, and vents may be provided to allow for air circulation.