External Antenna on Ultimate GPS Breakout board?

[celer]

Hi,

I was googling around abit and found a datasheet for a MTK3329 based product which indicates the MTK3329 can take an external antenna, and then I noticed the Ultimate GPS breakout board has what appears to be the same pads on it, any thoughts on the Ultimate GPS breakout board an use an external antenna?

http://www.robokits.co.in/downloads/Robokits_GPS_02.pdf

Thanks,

celer

[adafruit]

the module we have is based on the MTK3339 and does not have external antenna ability

[celer]

In the future would you guys consider doing a breakout board based on the version PA6H of the MTK3339 with support for an external antenna?

http://www.gtop-tech.com/jsf/moduleprod ... 5e4c56a03f

[adafruit]

we've already ordered samples and will look into updating the breakout board but there is no ETA for when that would be - it could take many months before it is finished, tested and the modules are available as they are very new!

[bpaavo]

Any progress on supporting an external antenna on the ultimate GPS breakout board? My project/product is to be used in a marine environment, often surrounded by a metal boat hull. I couldn't find any GPS modules which support an external antenna that I might easily mate with a Raspberry Pi! Any ideas are very welcome.

Cheers,
Brian

[adafruit]

we've already ordered samples and will look into updating the breakout board but there is no ETA for when that would be - it could take many months before it is finished, tested and the modules are available as they are very new!