An antenna device for use in a portable radio communication device
comprises a ground plane (110), a microstrip line (114) connected to a
feed point (116) for feeding and/or receiving radio frequency signals. A
package (120) having an electrically conductive housing (122) is provided
in the radio communication device, wherein the housing is provided above
the ground plane and the microstrip line, wherein the housing is
galvanically insulated from the microstrip line, and wherein the housing
is capacitively coupled to the microstrip line. The antenna device thus
has a large radiating area and thus providing better performance of the
device. Also, an already existing part in the radio communication device,
e.g., a battery package, can be used also as radiating element, saving
space and costs.