WITH A DEPLOYABLE ANTENNA

摘要

A Radio comprising a radio electronics module and an antenna comprising at least one active component that is elongate in a deployed configuration to convert radio signals to or from electrical signals, the active component is substantially comprised of an electrically conductive Storable Tubular Extendible Member (STEM) structure that is spiral in a stowed configuration, and elongate with an arcuate cross section in the deployed configuration, characterized in that the STEM structure is substantially comprised of a carbon fibre material electrically coupled to the electronics module so as to perform the function of the active component. A method of deploying a radio antenna is also claimed.