Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable tower platform for attachment to a monopole. According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a first, second and third exterior face pipes which are attached together at each end to support one or more corner platforms. According to further preferred embodiments, the present invention includes a first, second and third corner platforms which are attached between each pair of face pipes by angle brackets. According to a further preferred embodiment, each of the corner platforms are preferably undergirded by side arm joists which are further connected to central connection plates. According to a further preferred embodiment, the invention preferably further includes a first, second and third connection plates which are bolted together to form a ring mount which suspends the tower platform on a monopole at a given height.

Abstract: A mounting assembly can include or use a pole attachment mount, first, second, and third arms, respectively including proximal ends that are respectively couplable to the pole attachment mount, the proximal end of the second arm located between the proximal ends of the first and third arms, a first face member, coupled to a distal end of the first arm and coupled to a distal end of the second arm and a second face member, coupled to a distal end of the third arm and coupled to a distal end of the second arm. Multiple mounting assemblies can be attached to a pole such as to provide a mounting surface for communications equipment and orienting the same such as to cover multiple azimuths around the pole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antenna clamping device including an antenna clamping unit having a tip portion on which an antenna device is mounted, the antenna clamping unit being configured to perform at least any one of a tilting rotation and a rotating rotation to set directionality of the antenna device and having a rear end inserted and fixed into an opened upper end of the support pole, an insertion-type clamping unit disposed inside the opened upper end of the support pole and configured to mediate the fixed insertion of the antenna clamping unit, the insertion-type clamping unit being pressed and fixed to an inner peripheral surface of the support pole, and a support bracket unit fixedly disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the support pole and configured to fixedly support a lower end of the antenna clamping unit, thereby providing an advantage of improving workability for an onsite installer.

Abstract: A modular monopole for wireless communications includes: an antenna module having a floor, a ceiling and a side wall that form an antenna compartment, wherein at least one antenna resides within the antenna compartment; a radio module having a floor, a ceiling and a side wall that form a radio compartment, wherein at least one remote radio unit (RRU) resides within the radio compartment; and a base. The base, the radio module, and the antenna module are arranged in vertically stacked relationship, with the base below the radio module and the antenna module above the radio module.

Abstract: A modular monopole for wireless communications includes: an antenna module having a floor, a ceiling and a side wall that form an antenna compartment, wherein at least one antenna resides within the antenna compartment; a radio module having a floor, a ceiling and a side wall that form a radio compartment, wherein at least one remote radio unit (RRU) resides within the radio compartment; and a base. The base, the radio module, and the antenna module are arranged in vertically stacked relationship, with the base below the radio module and the antenna module above the radio module.

Abstract: A post for mounting a camera comprises a base, a tube mast, and a camera mount arranged to hold one or more cameras. A proximal end of the tube mast is connected to the base and a distal end of the tube mast is connected to the camera mount. The invention is characterised in that the base is arranged to comprise computing equipment, from which computing equipment wiring runs through the tube mast to the camera mount, and in that the base and computing equipment are encased by a cabinet configured to protect the computing equipment from exposure to weather. The invention also relates to a method for installing a post.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes antenna mounts. An antenna mount may include a mount plate, a base plate, and at least three support members. The mount plate is configured to be secured to an antenna. The base plate configured to be secured to a mounting structure. The base plate may include one or more apertures, each aperture sized to receive a plurality of cables. Each support member has opposing ends with one end coupled to the base plate and the other end coupled to the mount plate such that the base plate and the mount plate are spaced apart a distance. Antenna mount assemblies and antenna mount transition covers are also provided.

Abstract: An In-Building Communications system is disclosed which permits communication in tunnels, underground parking garages, tall buildings such as skyscrapers, buildings having thick walls of concrete or metal, and/or any building which has communication dead zones due to electromagnetic shielding. The invention includes a portable bi-directional amplifier (BDA) system, an outdoor antenna system attached to the building or independently mountable, an indoor antenna system attached to the building or independently mountable inside the building, and a standardized, In-Building Communications (IBC) interface box affixed preferably to the exterior of the building. The interface box communicates with antenna systems attached to the building.

Abstract: The present disclosure has disclosed an antenna mounting device configured to collectively mount a plurality of base station antennas on a mast of a communication tower. The antenna mounting device is substantially in the shape of a polygon, and the mast is disposed at a center of the polygon. The antenna mounting device comprises: a plurality of brackets, which are elongated and include a head bracket, at least one intermediate bracket and a tail bracket attached sequentially; and a bracket fastening mechanism which is disposed between two adjacent ends of the head bracket and an adjacent intermediate bracket, or disposed between two adjacent ends of the adjacent intermediate brackets, or disposed between two adjacent ends of the tail bracket and the adjacent intermediate bracket, and which is configured to move two adjacent ends of the adjacent brackets from a position away from each other to a position close to each other.

Abstract: A modular, radio frequency (“RF”) system includes one or more directional antennas and is configured with both hardware and software components to enable the RF system to monitor (e.g., detect or track signals or objects) and/or interact with (e.g., track signals or objects, or transmit signals) objects in particular directions. The RF system includes one or more machine learning models to determine, based on received signals, one or more signals to transmit.

Abstract: An antenna assembly includes: a plurality of antenna-radio units, each of the antenna-radio units comprising an antenna and a radio transceiver in an integrated unit, each antenna having an external face; and a mounting assembly comprising a foundation, a cap and a spine, the foundation being mounted to a lower end of the spine and the cap mounted to an upper end of the spine. The antenna-radio units are mounted at circumferentially equally spaced locations between the foundation and the cap, with their respective external faces facing radially outwardly. The assembly also includes a plurality of spacers, each spacer located between two adjacent antenna-radio units, and each antenna-radio unit between located between two adjacent spacers, each of the spacers including an arcuate external surface. The external faces of the antennas and the external surfaces of the spacers generally define a cylinder.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to a testing apparatus for coupling with a device-under-test (DUT). The apparatus may include a base portion configured to couple to a testing platform, wherein the base portion is configured to rotate the DUT around a first axis. The apparatus may further include an arm portion configured to rotate the DUT around a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The apparatus may further include a platform portion configured to couple to the DUT. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an antenna subsystem includes a sparse receive antenna and an electronically steerable transmit antenna. The sparse receive antenna includes an array of electronically steerable receive elements each configured to receive a respective signal having a wavelength and each spaced apart from each adjacent one of the receive elements by a respective first distance that is more than one half of the wavelength. And the electronically steerable transmit antenna includes an array of transmit elements each configured to radiate a respective signal having the wavelength and each spaced apart from each adjacent one of the transmit elements by a respective second distance that is less than one half of the wavelength. To reduce aliasing, such an antenna subsystem can be operated to filter, spatially, a receive beam pattern generated by the receive antenna with a transmit beam pattern generated by the transmit antenna.

Abstract: A containment housing contains environment probes and a data transmit module below grade of a field. A breakaway antenna assembly couples to the data module and transmits data from the sensors real time. The breakaway antenna includes a 360-degree hinge and is self-righting, thereby allowing farm implements to move past the antenna without breaking antenna.

Abstract: An example mount may include a strap (or any other type of clamping mechanism) engaging with an external surface of an antenna. The strap may be connected to a strap base with a canted wall also engaging with the external surface of the antenna. The engagement of the canted wall may be through an abutment of the canted wall against the corresponding external surface of the antenna at a single point or along a single line. Because the entirety of the canted wall does not have to be flush with the corresponding external surface of the antenna, the mount can couple to any kind of antenna form factor, such as curved antennas and antennas with imperfections and protrusions.

Abstract: A metrocell antenna includes a plurality of linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements, a first enclosure that includes a first of the linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements mounted therein, a second enclosure that includes a second of the linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements mounted therein, a third of the linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements mounted within one of the first and second enclosures, a first RF port that is mounted through the first enclosure and a first blind-mate connector that provides an electrical connection between the first enclosure and the second of the linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements that is mounted in the second enclosure.

Abstract: Some techniques and apparatuses described herein provide radio frequency (RF) beamforming using a cylindrical lens and interleaved receive and transmit antenna arrays. In one example, an apparatus for wireless communication may include a cylindrical lens having a first surface and a curved second surface opposite to the first surface. In some cases, the cylindrical lens may include a power direction corresponding to a curvature of the curved second surface and a non-power direction that is orthogonal to the power direction. In some aspects, the apparatus can include at least one receive antenna array disposed proximate to the first surface of the cylindrical lens that has a plurality of receive antenna array elements. In some examples, the apparatus can include at least one transmit antenna array disposed proximate to the first surface of the cylindrical lens that has a plurality of transmit antenna array elements.

Abstract: A system with a containment assembly formed by containment panels in an array about an interior of the assembly, and a ventilation apparatus for permitting passive air movement and producing active air movement through the interior. The ventilation apparatus may include an active air movement structure to produce active air movement into the interior. The active air movement structure may include at least one air entry opening located on the containment assembly toward the first end, at least one air exit opening located on the containment assembly toward the second end, and an air movement assembly positioned with respect to the containment assembly to create air movement in the interior of the containment assembly. Embodiments of the ventilation apparatus may include a passive air movement structure with at least one ventilation slot in the containment assembly and situated to permit a cross flow of air through the interior.

Abstract: A thermal management system and process for use in a wireless access point antenna housing. The access point typically includes two or more stacked antenna housings or bays. Each bay includes an upper end, a lower end spaced from the upper end, and at least one sidewall surface extending between the upper end the lower end to define an enclosed interior area of the bay. Each bay typically includes a plurality of antennas. In an arrangement, the upper end, lower end and a one or more partitions between the upper and lower ends in conjunction with one or more sidewall surfaces form the antenna bays. In an arrangement, divider panels form the partitions and/or the upper and lower ends. Each partition panel includes one or more airflow channels that provide an air inlet and/or outlet for at least one adjacent antenna bay.

Abstract: Segmented power amplifier (PA) arrangements are disclosed. An example PA arrangement includes at least first and second PA segments, each having a respective combination of a PA and a feedforward adaptive bias circuit, configured to generate a bias signal for the corresponding PA. Each bias signal has a first DC component, at least one tone component, and at least one harmonic of the at least one tone component. The PA arrangement further includes a power splitting circuit, configured to split an input signal for the PA arrangement into a first PA input signal for the first PA segment and a second PA input signal for the second PA segment, where a power of the first PA input signal is greater than a power of the second PA input signal.

Abstract: A technique is directed to methods and systems of virtual site inspections. In some embodiments, a network operator navigates a drone which captures image data of equipment and layout of a site. The image data is processed and used to generate a 3D model of the site. A network operator virtually installs new equipment in the virtual representation of the site, and presents the 3D model of the site, with the new equipment in the proposed location, to a permitting authority. The permitting authority can review the 3D model of the new equipment at the site and approve or deny authorization for the network operator to physically install the equipment at the site. After the new equipment is installed, a network operator can capture image data of the installed equipment at the site to prove to the permitting authority that the equipment was installed at the site according to regulation.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for locating an optimal installation location for an over-the-air (OTA) antenna. In some example aspects, the system described herein may receive a list of preferred local channels and/or programs from a user. The system may then compare those channels and/or programs to at least one database that comprises channel frequencies based on a user's geolocation (e.g., GPS coordinates, address, zip code, etc.). Based on the comparison of the preferred channels and/or programs, the system may suggest a certain installation location of an OTA antenna. The system may evaluate broadcast signals received by the OTA antenna to determine the strength of the signals at the present OTA antenna location. The results of the channel feedback analysis may be displayed in real-time (or near real-time) on a mobile device, indicating to the user if the present location is an optimal installation location.

Abstract: A module for a base station monopole has a wall defining an interior space. The wall includes an opening configured to receive electronic equipment and a vent opening in communication with the exterior of the module. A reinforcement member is secured to the wall and is positioned opposite to the opening and adjacent the vent opening. A baffle is supported adjacent the wall where the baffle has an intake opening and an exhaust opening in communication with the vent opening. The intake opening is laterally offset from the exhaust opening.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein describe an antenna architecture (e.g., a planar electronically steered antenna architecture) that enables operation at low elevation angles, down to zero degrees from the satellite. The proposed ‘3SA’ architecture may improve power consumption and array footprints. The proposed ‘3SA’ architecture can support aero terminal implementation on aircraft, enabling the use of GEO, MEO and LEO satellites even in regions having low elevation angles. The architecture may include a horizontal antenna array and vertical antenna array as well as a controller for switching between the antenna arrays.

Abstract: A support frame for clamping a rod includes two gripping assemblies. The gripping assembly includes a seat, two gripping blocks, two connecting members, a first adjusting screw and a second adjusting screw. The seat has a first through hole. The gripping block is slidably connected to the seat and has a hole body, a gripping notch and a long trough corresponding to the first through hole. The connecting member is disposed on the gripping block and has a first threaded hole corresponding to the first through hole. The first adjusting screw passes through the first through hole and the long trough to screw to the first threaded hole. A gripping recess is formed between the gripping notches of the gripping blocks. The two gripping assemblies jointly grip the rod by the gripping recesses. The second adjusting screw passes through and screws to the hole bodes of the gripping assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blind area tracking method and apparatus for a directional antenna and a motion tracking system. The method includes: acquiring a position and a velocity of a tracking target relative to the directional antenna; determining, according to the position and the velocity, whether the tracking target is located in a tracking blind area of the directional antenna; and driving, in a preset blind area guidance mode and when the tracking target is located in the tracking blind area, the directional antenna to rotate. The method may help switch to a corresponding blind area guidance mode when an unmanned aerial vehicle enters a tracking blind area, to implement all-the-way tracking of a tracking target without temporarily losing the tracking target within the tracking blind area. In this way, a better tracking effect is ensured.

Abstract: A metrocell antenna includes a plurality of linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements, a first enclosure that includes a first of the linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements mounted therein, a second enclosure that includes a second of the linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements mounted therein, a third of the linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements mounted within one of the first and second enclosures, a first RF port that is mounted through the first enclosure and a first blind-mate connector that provides an electrical connection between the first enclosure and the second of the linear arrays of first frequency band radiating elements that is mounted in the second enclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a brace for a mounting frame typically used for mounting antennas to a monopole tower. The brace may include a standoff connection comprising a first standoff bracket and a second standoff bracket; a first angled member attached to the first standoff bracket at a lower end of the first angled member, the first angled member also including a first handrail connector at an upper end of the first angled member; a second angled member attached to the second standoff bracket at a lower end of the second angled member, the second angled member also including a second handrail connector at an upper end of the second angled member; and a crossmember disposed between the upper end of the first angled member and the upper end of the second angled member.

Abstract: A modular monopole for wireless communications includes: an antenna module having a floor, a ceiling and a side wall that form an antenna compartment, wherein at least one antenna resides within the antenna compartment; a radio module having a floor, a ceiling and a side wall that form a radio compartment, wherein at least one remote radio unit (RRU) resides within the radio compartment; and a base. The base, the radio module, and the antenna module are arranged in vertically stacked relationship, with the base below the radio module and the antenna module above the radio module.

Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a housing, a negative pressure source, a canister, an antenna, and one or more controllers. The negative pressure source can provide negative pressure via a fluid flow path to a wound dressing. The canister can be positioned in the fluid flow path and collect fluid removed from the wound dressing. The antenna can be supported by the housing and wirelessly communicate with an electronic device. The antenna can be oriented in the housing to face downward toward the ground when the negative pressure source is providing negative pressure. The one or more controllers can activate and deactivate the negative pressure source and transmit first data to the electronic device using the antenna or receive second data from the electronic device using the antenna.

Abstract: Communication device with configurable antenna interface and method for configuring an antenna interface. One implementation of the communication device includes an RF transceiver, a threaded coaxial antenna connector, a first RF terminal, a second RF terminal, an RF signal conduit, and an interface circuit. The threaded coaxial antenna connector includes inner and outer terminals. The RF signal conduit includes a first structure that couples the first RF terminal to the inner terminal of the threaded coaxial antenna connector. The RF signal conduit further includes a second structure that couples the second RF terminal to the outer terminal of the threaded coaxial antenna connector. The interface circuit is configured to set an SMA antenna interface mode by coupling the RF transceiver to the first RF terminal. The interface circuit is also configured to set a ferrule antenna interface mode by coupling the RF transceiver to the second RF terminal.

Abstract: A mounting flange for a monopole includes a generally annular main panel surrounding a central hole. The main panel includes a plurality of first mounting holes that are substantially circumferentially equidistant from each other and at a first radial distance from a center of the central hole. The main panel also includes a plurality of second mounting holes that are substantially circumferentially equidistant from each other and at a second radial distance from a center of the central hole, the second distance being greater than the first distance.

Abstract: The invention provides a mast comprising a modular, hollow tubular body having cylindrical, outer wall segments with an outer surface and enclosing an axially extending cavity, said tubular body comprising in its cavity a first mast segment arranged in between a base segment and a second mast segment and releasably connected thereto. Each of the base, first and second mast segment has an internal structure for bearing the weight of the mast, the internal structure of the first mast segment comprises in the cavity an axially extending inner cylinder connected via radially extending ribs to outer cylinder portions at a first respectively a second end of the inner cylinder and said ribs axially extending from said first end to said second end. Said inner structure being surrounded by a removably mounted, outer wall segment.

Abstract: A radio and power pole that includes a pipe defining a longitudinal interior cavity for storing modular electronic equipment (e.g., radios) is described. The radio and power pole can also include mounting channels extending longitudinally proximate to an interior surface of the interior cavity of the pipe, a structural spine extending longitudinally through the interior cavity of the pipe, ribs spaced apart from one another proximate to the interior surface throughout the interior cavity of the pipe, doors for accessing the interior cavity of the pipe, and a vent trap. The radio and power pole can be configured as a direct bury radio and power pole (possibly including one or more vaults). A radio and power pole can include a precast pier connected to the pipe and configured to support the pipe when the pier is inserted into the ground. A radio and power pole can include a bench disposed about the pipe.

Abstract: A concealed communication antenna and lighting feature comprises a mount having base configured to be mounted to a structure and having a circumferentially disposed side wall adjacent the circumference of the base. The outer side wall defining a seat extending a radial distance from the outer side wall to the edge of the base circumference, and an inner wall disposed concentrically within the outer side wall. A plurality of solid state lighting elements adapted to direct light away from the base. A communications antenna is mounted to the inner side wall and a radome is disposed about the antenna and extends above the inner side wall. The radome is closed at an upper end and a lighting feature lens mounted to the outer wall. The lighting feature lens being closed at a top end such that the solid state lighting elements direct light intermediate the radome and the lighting feature lens.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system with a mounting carriage connectable with a cylindrical member, where the mounting carriage includes an opening for receiving an antenna mount of an antenna. The mounting carriage when in an unlocked state slides along the cylindrical member and rotates about the cylindrical member. The mounting carriage when in a locked state does not slide along the cylindrical member and does not rotate about the cylindrical member. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A radio and power pole that includes a pipe defining a longitudinal interior cavity for storing modular electronic equipment (e.g., radios) is described. The radio and power pole can also include mounting channels extending longitudinally proximate to an interior surface of the interior cavity of the pipe, a structural spine extending longitudinally through the interior cavity of the pipe, ribs spaced apart from one another proximate to the interior surface throughout the interior cavity of the pipe, doors for accessing the interior cavity of the pipe, and a vent trap. The radio and power pole can be configured as a direct bury radio and power pole (possibly including one or more vaults). A radio and power pole can include a precast pier connected to the pipe and configured to support the pipe when the pier is inserted into the ground. A radio and power pole can include a bench disposed about the pipe.

Abstract: The present invention in particular relates to a new-type antenna for a flat panel display TV, comprising a long strip shaped main body, wherein a front edge of the main body is provided with a front support part to be hung on a front edge of a top part of the flat panel display TV, a lower side of the main body is provided with a slide locking mechanism and a rear support part to be supported on a back side of the flat panel display TV, the rear support part is installed and can be adjusted forwards and backwards on the main body through the slide locking mechanism. The present invention allows the antenna main body to be installed on the top part of the flat panel display TV through the arrangement of the front support part and rear support part.

Abstract: Provided are systems, devices and methods for determining a spatial location of a target radio frequency node/nodes of a first type, located in a defined space. The system includes a plurality of radio frequency nodes of a second type also located within the defined space and communicate with the target radio frequency node. A radio frequency node of a third type located within/outside the defined space communicates with the plurality of radio frequency nodes of the second type to determine the spatial location of the target radio frequency node.

Abstract: Tools and techniques for providing robust wireless distribution of communications signals from a provider. Certain embodiments comprise one or more modular communications apparatuses. The modular communications apparatuses feature an enclosure which is, at least in part, transparent to radio frequencies. A modular communications apparatus also typically includes one or more communications radios or transmitter/receiver devices within the enclosure. The apparatus also includes at least one and possibly more than one antenna located within the enclosure along with wire or cable-based signal output apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mobile network concealment system or assembly which provides for aesthetic modification without impairing, diminishing, or otherwise affecting radio frequency (RF) transmission/reception. Said mobile network concealment system or assembly improves accessibility to encased mobile network devices well after installation in a manner such that (i) materials can be tailored, colored, molded, or otherwise formed or manipulated to be aesthetically pleasing, and (ii) a technician has the ability to remove, alter, or otherwise modify or access the devices in a way that allows the technician to service or troubleshoot the mobile network devices in situ (i.e., without removing the concealment system).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a network architecture implementing convergence of a small cell and an M2M system, a related method, and a related device. The network architecture includes: a small cell in a small cell system and an M2M platform device in an M2M system. The small cell is connected to a service interface of the M2M platform device by using a first interface, service data in the M2M system is transmitted between the small cell and the M2M platform device by using the first interface, and when the service data needs to be sent to a user terminal served by the small cell, the small cell sends the service data to the user terminal.

Abstract: A radio and power pole that includes a pipe defining a longitudinal interior cavity for storing modular electronic equipment (e.g., radios) is described. The radio and power pole can also include mounting channels extending longitudinally proximate to an interior surface of the interior cavity of the pipe, a structural spine extending longitudinally through the interior cavity of the pipe, ribs spaced apart from one another proximate to the interior surface throughout the interior cavity of the pipe, doors for accessing the interior cavity of the pipe, and a vent trap. The radio and power pole can be configured as a direct bury radio and power pole (possibly including one or more vaults). A radio and power pole can include a precast pier connected to the pipe and configured to support the pipe when the pier is inserted into the ground. A radio and power pole can include a bench disposed about the pipe.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for enabling installation of antennas in a cost effective and efficient manner. The methods and systems disclosed herein provide a hollow pole and an elevating mechanism, wherein the elevating mechanism can be used to position antenna equipment located in one or more capsules attached to the elevating mechanism. The antenna equipment may be attached to a removable power source located in the capsule or to a non-removable power source located at the base of the hollow pole. Additionally, the antenna equipment may also be attached to communications equipment adapted to communicate with one or more communications networks. In an embodiment disclosed herein, the capsules may be adapted to rotate around a one or more axis in response to received commands and/or in accordance with instructions stored on a memory module attached to the capsules.

Abstract: System, apparatus and method for transmission of 10/100Base-T Ethernet signals and electrical power over a coaxial cable are disclosed. The system includes a first media converter and a second media converter which are connected by the coaxial cable. The first media converter is connectable to a power sourcing equipment (PSE) and the second media converter is connectable to a powered device (PD). The two media converters are configured to enable transmission of 10/100Base-T Ethernet signals between the first network device and the second network device over the coaxial cable, and the two media converters are further configured to provide a passive DC circuit path between the PSE and PD for the PSE to deliver electrical power to the PD over the coaxial cable. According to one embodiment of the invention, the two media converters are swappable and are passive devices.

Abstract: Terrestrial-based positioning beacon networks may include first and second terrestrial-based positioning beacons that are configured to simultaneously transmit signals to a terrestrial receiver. The first terrestrial-based positioning beacon may be configured to modify its transmissions to the terrestrial receiver in response to an identification of potential interference with the transmissions from the first terrestrial-based positioning beacon or the second terrestrial-based positioning beacon to the terrestrial receiver. Related methods, beacons, and receivers are also described.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting an antenna to a support structure includes an attachment bracket coupled to a support structure. The mounting assembly includes a support member coupled to the attachment bracket and extending along a support member axis. The support member has a body defining a substantially hollow interior that extends substantially co-axially along the support member axis. A support arm supports an antenna. The support arm is received within the substantially hollow interior of the support member. The support arm is in a locked position or an unlocked position relative to the support member. In the locked position, the support arm is fixed with respect to the support member. In the unlocked position, the support arm is movable with respect to the support member along the support member axis.

Abstract: A communications system. The communications system includes a pole with an inner channel extending substantially an entire vertical height thereof, the pole being anchorable in a support surface. An antenna luminary assembly is received in the inner channel of the pole at an end thereof, the antenna luminary assembly including an antenna and a light source. The antenna luminary assembly is transitionable from an unlocked position where the antenna luminary assembly is rotatable about a central axis of the pole and a locked position where the antenna luminary assembly is non-rotatable about the central axis of the pole. A rotational position of the antenna luminary assembly relative to central axis of the pole defines a horizontal azimuth of the antenna.

Abstract: One or more frame components that each comprise 1/Xth of a 360 degree RFID tag reader antenna array can be physically coupled to one another to thereby form a multi-frame component. One or more RFID tag reader antenna mounts can comprise a part of such frame components and can be configured to aim a corresponding RFID tag reader antenna outwardly of the frame component. These teachings also accommodate disposing a plurality of RFID tag reader antenna units within a facility such that these antenna units are disposed higher than an expected location of, say, at least 90% of the RFID tags when the latter are in the facility. By one approach these antenna units can all be disposed at a substantially same height within the facility. These antenna units may, or may not, be visually concealed as desired.

Abstract: An improved dual-polarized, omnidirectional antenna is characterized inter alia by the following features: each sector antenna (5) comprises at least one antenna gap (6) comprising an associated reflector (11), which is arranged at least in part in a reflector plane (13?), at least one dual-polarized radiator (7, 9) being arranged in the antenna gap (6), in front of the reflector (11) the sector antennae (5) are additionally arranged mutually offset along the central axis (1) thereof, the sector antennae (5) are arranged in such a way that, in an axial view along the central axis (1), the reflector walls (13), arranged in a respective reflector plane (13?), of the reflectors (11), overlap or intersect.