Motorola Corporation

Kevin S Oberman

Randall P Chambers

Martin E Holmes

James J Gfesser

A communication device (200) includes an antenna nut (308) which can accommodate an antenna (204) or an antenna connector (100) without any internal switching mechanism. The antenna connector (100) includes a threaded center stud (102) that is coupled to the receiver input port via a nut (308) and a spring contact (310). Similarly, the antenna (204) is coupled to the input port (302) via the coupling port (206) providing for the mechanical coupling of the antenna (204) and the connector (100) through a hot center stud (102) which eliminates the need for any internal switching mechanisms. The ground to the connector (100) is provided via a metallic plate (404) which comes in contact with the ground plane of radio (304) through a ground contact tab (405) which provides a large ground plane for improved antenna performance.

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Mt. Pleasant, IA, United States of America

Kevin S Oberman