for receiving the straight section 12 of antenna 10 a small cylindrical molded mounting projection 24 disposed within a cavity 24 39 a molded vertical antenna erection cam 26 and a vertical detent slot 28 with continued reference to fig1 and 2 the collapse and storage of the antenna 10 is accomplished as follows the helical spring section 14 of the antenna 10 is placed over the cylindrical projection 24 within cavity 24 39 in housing 16 such that the end 30 of the spring is inserted through a small hole 32 in the housing wall and accesses the internal portion of the housing 16 this permits the antenna 10 to be anchored for energy storage as will be described hereinafter as well as permitting an electrical connection to a device such as a radio transmitter not shown disposed within the housing 16 the opening 32 may then be sealed with any suitable substance for example an epoxy potting compound next the straight section 12 of the antenna 10 shown in phantom is bent for routing through the vertical assembly slot 34 adjacent to the erection cam projection 26 and leading into the vertical detent slot 28 as indicated the orientation of the.