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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 20, 2021
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2018
Motorola Solutions, Inc., Chicago, IL (US);
Andy K. Baw, Barrington, IL (US);
Jody H. Akens, Weston, FL (US);
Eduardo Moralejo, Miami, FL (US);
Adam R. Zelko, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
An antenna assembly for a portable radio includes a removable speaker cover having a plurality of speaker ports and an antenna mounting aperture extending through the removable speaker cover. The antenna assembly also includes a sheet metal antenna element coupled to the removable speaker cover along at least one of a top or side surface of the removable speaker cover, the sheet metal antenna element having a jogged portion that extends into the antenna mounting aperture. The antenna assembly also includes a contact plate disposed below the removable speaker cover and aligned with the antenna mounting aperture. The contact plate is coupled to the jogged portion to provide an electrical connection between the contact plate and the jogged portion.