A stowable antenna system for a security system is providing which
includes an electronic radiating element in the form of a furlable
flexible sheet, a power supply to power the electronic radiating element
and a housing to receive and store the radiating element in a furled
condition. The radiating element may be extended to an unfurled condition
for use in the security system. One or more risers may extend from the
housing for supporting the radiating element in the unfurled condition.
The electronic radiating element may be received in the housing and
stored in the housing in a rolled up, windowshade configuration.