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A system and method of deploying a plurality of aesthetically unobtrusive radio frequency (RF) antenna systems or complying with zoning ordinances and other restrictive covenants, and for providing an array configuration which is intelligently controlled to overcome many of the limitations of conven

A system and method of deploying a plurality of aesthetically unobtrusive radio frequency (RF) antenna systems or complying with zoning ordinances and other restrictive covenants, and for providing an array configuration which is intelligently controlled to overcome many of the limitations of conventional RF antenna systems. Antennas and communications systems components including filter-preamplifier, frequency-converter, and beam-selection/manipulation subsystems are concealed by packaging and integrating them within common pole-like objects and panel-like structures. The pole-like objects include utility poles, street lamps, flagpoles, signs, church steeples, columns, railings, and roof balconies. Panel-like structures include advertising billboards and road signs, and building panels. The concealed antennas and related components are then integrated into larger scale antenna subsystems. The antenna subsystems are connected to an intelligent controller to provide enhanced performance, functionality, and service in communications systems.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of concealing a base station radio frequency (RF) antenna array in a modified component of a common object comprising the steps of:constructing the modified component from a dielectric material;mounting the antenna array inside the modified component so that th

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of concealing a base station radio frequency (RF) antenna array in a modified component of a common object comprising the steps of:constructing the modified component from a dielectric material;mounting the antenna array inside the modified component so that the antenna is not visible to an observer; andsubstituting the modified component for a normal component of the common object.