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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2011
Jan M. Wyckoff, Sycamore, IL (US);
Vickie L. Ellis, Milan, IL (US);
Christopher A. Trapkus, Moline, IL (US);
Jan M. Wyckoff, Sycamore, IL (US);
Vickie L. Ellis, Milan, IL (US);
Christopher A. Trapkus, Moline, IL (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
An antenna system for use in an agricultural field or work area comprises a base having an upper side and a lower side opposite the upper side. A stake extends from the lower side. The stake is capable of mounting into the ground. A spring extends from the upper side of the base. A mast above the base is movably, resiliently mounted to the base by the spring. A lateral dielectric guard is mounted at or the near a top of the mast. An antenna is associated with the top of the mast, the antenna coupled to a transmission line that is secured to or by the mast.