An antenna shroud (100) used for covering an antenna element includes a hollow non-conductive sheath (101) attached to a base (103). The base (103) is used for holding the sheath (101) into a fixed positioned while the antenna shroud (100) is positioned within an aperture (114) located within a radio housing. The antenna shroud (100) is used to seal the antenna opening in the radio housing and for protecting the antenna element from damage. Additionally, the antenna shroud (100) also is used to protect a user from coming into direct contact with radio frequency energy radiated by the antenna element.