A modular patch antenna includes a first module and a second module. The
first module comprises a first metal or metal plated radiating layer, a
second, middle dielectric layer, and a third metal or metal plated ground
layer; the second module comprises a frame that attaches to or fits onto
the periphery of the first module and comprises a dielectric layer, or
the same three layers as the first module. The first module provides
favorable satellite signal reception. By superimposing the second module
around the first module, the antenna provides improved terrestrial signal
reception. This capability could apply to Satellite Digital Audio Radio
Systems systems. This provides capability of changing the antenna gain
beam direction towards the desired signals at a user's location. Users of
such systems can perform this function manually.