Application Number: 00102845
Application Date: 2000.03.03
Publication Number: 1266293
Publication Date: 2000.09.13
Priority Information: 1999/3/4 JP 057150/99
International: H01Q23/00
Applicant(s) Name: ALPS Electric Co., Ltd.
Address:
Inventor(s) Name: Ikida Tomoki;Ana Mototama
Patent Agency Code: 72002
Patent Agent: cheng wei
Abstract To obtain a converter for satellite broadcasting reception capable of receiving satellite radio waves even without using a die-cast frame and reduced in the cost. SOLUTION: This converter is provided with a printed circuit board 19 and an antenna member 21 which is provided on the board 19 and receives a satellite radio waves through a parabolic antenna, the member 21 constituted of patch antennas made of conductive foil is formed on one surface of the board 19. Thus, it is possible to obtain a converter for satellite broadcasting reception which can receive satellite broadcasting waves even without using a die-cast frame and can be reduced in the cost.