An antenna system for receiving communication signals from satellites having
plurality
of subplates, a plurality of antenna nodes supported on the top surface of each
subplate, and an electronic control unit to which the subplates are fixed and aligned
and a collapsible support stand fixed to the bottom of the electronic control unit
opposite the subplates in which the subplates, electronic control unit and stand
interconnect to form an easily assembled lightweight antenna assembly that may
be disassembled into easily portable components.