Two 2.4GHz rubber ducks I tested today appear to have a better SWR when articulated (bent at their joint). I wonder if the antennas are matchined when bent or if some of the power couples to my equipment. It tried doing it on a cable, though, and got similar results.
Why would SWR improve when the antenna is bent?
Check out RN-SMA-4, which sells for $9.17 in one pc QTY.
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Here is B4844-01, which costs more but comes free with some TI eval kits.
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