Radio dongle modular accessory

A dongle for use with an electronic communications device having a first connection port, the dongle comprising:

• a body defining a first pocket and a second pocket, and wherein the first pocket is open to the second pocket via a first channel;
• a first printed circuit board (PCB) positioned within the first pocket, wherein the first PCB includes a first plurality of connection points configured to establish electrical connections with the first connection port of the electronic communications device;
• a second PCB positioned within the second pocket, wherein the second PCB includes a second plurality of connection points configured to establish electrical connections with another electrical device, and wherein the second PCB is coupled to the first PCB via the first channel;
• a wireless communications assembly in operable communication with at least one of the first PCB and the second PCB;
• and
• an antenna coupled to the body proximate one end thereof, wherein the antenna is connected to one of the first PCB and the second PCB via an electrical connection extending through a second channel defined by the body.

A portable communication system comprising:

• a wireless communication device including:
• a first connection port with a power supply connection,
• a second connection port without a power supply connection, and
• a first wireless communication assembly;
• a dongle including:
• a third connection port configured to connect to the second connection port of the wireless communication device,
• a fourth connection port, and
• a second wireless communication assembly receiving a first signal via the third connection port, and wherein a second signal is passed through between the third connection port and the fourth connection port;
• and
• an accessory having a fifth connection port configured to attach to either the second connection port of the wireless communication device or the fourth connection port of the dongle.