The documentation on the Eggfinder says to avoid metal like the rods in an avionics bay since it will interfere with the signal. When reading about replacing the whip antenna with an RP-SMA antenna, I can across a discussion with this picture:
Is an RP-SMA antenna ok to use in an avionics bay around those metal rods? Or does that kill its range? I have lots of free room in my bay and would love to mount my GPS unit in there instead of cutting up my nosecone.
The forum discussing this image is at: https://www.ausrocketry.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=4406&start=30
Thoughts?
Is an RP-SMA antenna ok to use in an avionics bay around those metal rods? Or does that kill its range? I have lots of free room in my bay and would love to mount my GPS unit in there instead of cutting up my nosecone.
The forum discussing this image is at: https://www.ausrocketry.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=4406&start=30
Thoughts?