Any real advantage of one over the other:
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Does running a 2.4GHz Duck Antenna RP-SMA add any benefits for function or is it just a function of form and having to mount or even hide the device?
IMO I would go with the external duck antenna becuase you would have the option to mount the bluesmirf inside your chassis and simply drill a hole into the chassis and have the duck antenna be external from the chassis which would be a huge difference compared to having the internal antenna bluesmirf board inside the chassis.
I just bought the Bluetooth Modem - BlueSMiRF RP-SMA. I like the external “rubber duck” antenna for the same reasons mentioned. Probably a little better range. Also, it was the only one available when I ordered.
Mounting was simple, 1/4" hole in the PCB stock I used for the bracket, and a lock washer borrowed from a small toggle switch.
Makes a cute tail as well! See Loki.
Alan KM6VV
I’ve been leaning to buying one myself. As soon as I become an owner of a BRAT this will be much better than my DB9 cable.
