Patent attributes
The omnidirectional ultra-wideband antenna is a variant on a monocone antenna, particularly including a supplemental radiating element. The omnidirectional ultra-wideband antenna includes an electrically conductive conical surface having a vertex end and a base end, and a supplemental radiating element having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends from the base end of the electrically conductive conical surface, the first portion being positioned between the base end of the electrically conductive conical surface and the second portion. The vertex end of the electrically conductive conical surface is positioned adjacent to, and spaced apart from, a first surface of a ground plane plate. At least one electrically conductive rod is provided, a first end of the rod being secured to the second portion, and a second end of each rod being mounted on the first surface of the ground plane plate.