Thunderbird83
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Maybe this is a stupid question...
Why do most of the portable ADS-B receivers connect over WiFi instead of Bluetooth? Connecting over WiFi means my cell phone loses its data connection as soon as I connect to a Stratus.
The only receiver that I know of that uses Bluetooth is Garmin (GDL-39). Bluetooth seems much better, since I can still use my phone for data while connected to the GDL-39.
WiFi is designed for networking. Bluetooth is designed for connecting peripherals. Is there some technical reason why most of the receivers use WiFi?
Why do most of the portable ADS-B receivers connect over WiFi instead of Bluetooth? Connecting over WiFi means my cell phone loses its data connection as soon as I connect to a Stratus.
The only receiver that I know of that uses Bluetooth is Garmin (GDL-39). Bluetooth seems much better, since I can still use my phone for data while connected to the GDL-39.
WiFi is designed for networking. Bluetooth is designed for connecting peripherals. Is there some technical reason why most of the receivers use WiFi?