Thread 63718 Mobile phone

Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 16:48

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Outback Communication Requirements Explained

Adequate consideration of your communications gear is essential when venturing into remote Australia. It is considered necessary that each vehicle venturing into the outback should be equipped with a

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I would like to thank every for there help re Mobile Phone.
I saw the local Telstra Shop and tried to get the Samsung A412 but had no luck, but I could have the A411 Prepaid but use my own Sim card and stay on the same plan without being prepaid.
Have just Travelled Kalgoorlie/Perth/Busselton/Collie/Ravensthorpe/Hopetoun/Kalgoorlie with no loss of signal with a patch cord and Magnetic rooftop antenna. Best that I have ever had! Phone cost $99.00
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 17:39

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 17:39

What antenna Ian? Do you have a model no or something this sounds like a great solution to the many cars one phone dilemma

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Follow Up By: Member - Ian F (WA) - Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 20:53

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 20:53

G'day Bonz,
Tried to get the information you wanted but to no avail.
Bought from Telstra so I probably paid too much!
Physical specs: Total height 810mm, Twin open coil antenna (600mm), 90mm magnetic base, 5 metre cable to an fme plug.
I think it is a 6.5db unit.
I have tried to look on the web but have had no luck and when travelling I run the cable through the rear side window of the space cab trayback.
It can be a pain but at least it can be removed easily.
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Reply By: Motherhen - Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 18:05

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2008 at 18:05

Well purchased Ian.

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Reply By: Motherhen - Thursday, Jan 01, 2009 at 00:33

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HI Ian

Are you based at Kalgoorlie? I'm glad your phone worked well for you. Our phone didn't cost much (i think around $99), but the car kit they sold with it was ridiculously expensive for what it was. It even broke near the attachment point on the cradle. As i posted before, we only got reception in major places (eg Alice Springs and Uluru) on our trip.

Glad you enjoyed the Blog. I hope to get a chance to do reports from this (almost last) year's trip soon.

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