A antenna aperture having electromagnetic radiating elements embedded in structural
wall portions of a honeycomb-like core. Independent wall sections each having a
plurality electromagnetic radiating elements are formed into the honeycomb-like
core. Feed portions of each radiating element form teeth that are copper plated
before being assembled onto a back skin panel. Each of the teeth are then generally
machined flush with a surface of the back skin to present electrical contact pads
which enable electrical coupling to each of the radiating elements by an external
antenna electronics board.