Bluetooth connectivity degrading with iPhone 4

The bluetooth connection to my iPhone 4 has become weak and unreliable over the past week. I use a Sony DR-BT 160AS stereo headset that has been very reliable up until recently. I am having the same intermittent connectivity issue with my Plantronics Voyager PRO, so it seems to indicate the problem is with the iPhone. The connection is good if I have the phone in my hand, but as soon as I try to snap it into my Otter Box belt clip, the sound breaks up, cuts out, and eventually disconnects. I tested this by cupping my hand over the phone and the same problem occurs, indicating a signal send/receive weakness. Any ideas why this would have changed? I have been able to listen to music with the phone on the belt clip since I bought this phone a year ago.

I don't know why this is happening, but I may have found the solution. I leave my iPhone powered on almost constantly. I powered of and back on again and the bluetooth connectivity has been restored to its former strength.

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