Integral antenna and radio system

An integral antenna and radio unit for a wireless communication device including

• a printed circuit board (PCB), comprising:
• a radio module mounted on the PCB and being RF connected thereto;
• an antenna module mounted on said radio module and being secured thereto;
• said antenna module being RF connected to the PCB;
• said radio module including a radio chip which is RF connected to the PCB;
• a shielding cover extending over said radio chip;
• said antenna module including a carrier comprised of a dielectric material and which has upper end, a lower end, opposite ends, and opposite sides;
• said lower end of said carrier having a recessed area formed therein which receives said radio module therein;
• an antenna positioned on said upper end of said carrier having contact pins extending therefrom which are RF connected to the PCB;
• said carrier being secured to said radio module.