an antenna enclosure and mounting arrangement for transmitting meter - related information from a remotely readable commodity meter positioned within a subterraneous pit to a remote reading station . the antenna arrangement includes an antenna housing having an outwardly tapered support portion that contacts an inwardly tapered support surface formed in the pit lid . when the antenna housing is mounted within the pit lid , the top surface of the antenna enclosure is flush with the top surface of the pit lid , while the antenna contained within the antenna housing is positioned slightly below the top surface of the pit lid .