Antenna connector with integrated coaxial 50-ohm radio-frequency switch

An antenna connector for a portable communication device, the antenna connector comprising:

• a housing bracket including an antenna barrel configured to engage a ferrule antenna connector;
• a core mounting member including a radio frequency (RF) switch, wherein the RF switch comprises:
• a ground barrel configured to engage a coaxial connector,
• a first electrical contact, and
• a second electrical contact biased for contact with the first electrical contact, the second electrical contact being configured to disconnect from the first electrical contact when the coaxial connector engages with the ground barrel;
• a front mounting member connected to the housing bracket, wherein the front mounting member includes a front guiding section configured to connect with the core mounting member and to align the ground barrel with the antenna barrel;
• and
• a back mounting member including a back guiding section to keep the core mounting member connected to the front mounting member,
• wherein the front guiding section and the back guiding section define a U-shaped channel around the core mounting member for water sealing.