Antenna with integrated rf module

A wireless device comprising:

• a compartment;
• first electronic circuitry located within the compartment;
• an antenna assembly connected to the compartment, the antenna assembly comprising:
• an antenna housing;
• an antenna located within the housing;
• second electronic circuitry including a radio frequency module located within the housing and electrically connected to the antenna for transmitting and/or receiving radio signals;
• and
• a cable assembly extending between the first and second electronic circuitry, the cable assembly having first and second wires connectable to a power supply associated with the first electronic circuitry and at least a third wire connected between the first and second electronic circuitry for conducting processed signals therebetween without significant signal loss.

An antenna assembly comprising:

• an antenna housing;
• an elongate antenna located within the housing;
• a radio frequency (RF) module located within the housing, the RF module including:
• an elongate printed circuit board (PCB), a distal end of the PCB being electrically connected to a proximal end of the antenna;
• and
• a radio frequency device located on the PCB proximal to the antenna and electrically connected thereto to thereby minimize signal loss therebetween;
• an elongate conductive sleeve located in the housing and surrounding the PCB, a proximal end of the conductive sleeve being electrically connected to a proximal end of the PCB to thereby provide a ground plane for the antenna;
• and
• a cable assembly having a distal end connected to the proximal end of the PCB and a proximal end for connection to external circuitry, the cable assembly including at least one electrical wire for a) providing external power to the module or b) conducting processed signals between the module and external circuitry without significant signal loss.