An antenna having feedback elements for improving the isolation characteristic of the antenna by generating a feedback
signal that operates to cancel an undesired leakage
signal coupling from an input port to an output port of the antenna
system. The antenna can include a distribution network for electrically
coupling the electromagnetic signals from and to radiating elements and a
radome structure for protecting both the radiating elements and the distribution network from
exposure to the
operating environment of the antenna. The
radome structure can include feedback elements for electrically cooperating with the radiating elements of the antenna
system. Electromagnetic signals transmitted by the radiating elements can be coupled to the feedback elements, which results in the feedback elements resonating at the frequency of the transmitted electromagnetic signals. These resonating feedback elements can generate a feedback
signal that, in turn, is received by the radiating elements. The feedback signal, when combined with the undesired leakage signal at the output port, cancels both signals, thereby achieving an antenna
system having an improved isolation.