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A wireless communication device (20) provides a matching state between a radio circuit (28) and an antenna assembly (26) in both its retracted and extended positions, and does so with an elegant design that increases reliability and manufacturability by reducing the number and complexity of componen

A wireless communication device (20) provides a matching state between a radio circuit (28) and an antenna assembly (26) in both its retracted and extended positions, and does so with an elegant design that increases reliability and manufacturability by reducing the number and complexity of components and moving mechanical parts. A matching circuit (30), which is reconfigured according to a switch (32) that is responsive to the antenna's position, provides the matching states. Furthermore, the switch (32) can be integrally formed as part of a feed terminal (36), the feed terminal (36) and a ground terminal (38) can hold the antenna in position, and the ground terminal (38) can hold a guiding tube (52).

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A wireless communication device comprising:a circuit board having a pad;an antenna with at least two positions relative the circuit board; andan electrical contact in a fixed position relative to the circuit board and electrically coupled with the antenna, the electrical

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A wireless communication device comprising:a circuit board having a pad;an antenna with at least two positions relative the circuit board; andan electrical contact in a fixed position relative to the circuit board and electrically coupled with the antenna, the electrical contact including a flexible arm whose movement is operatively responsive to the antenna's at least two positions;wherein the flexible arm is disposed relative to the pad to form a switch so that in a one of the antenna's at least two positions the flexible arm is not electrically coupled with the pad to thus place the switch in an open position, and so that in a other of the antenna's at least two positions the flexible arm is electrically coupled with the pad to thus place the switch in a closed position.