CDMA <span class="highlight">phone</span> with External <span class="highlight">antenna</span>

We are leaving for the Corner on the weekend, and I didnt want to fork out for the extra, as I want to get an HF or Sat phone eventualy, the CDMA is just for a few more options

I see what ya sayin, HF is lots o $..
but with teh CDMA, IMWO, you would get better out of it with incar kit.. Got oen for my Kyocera 3245.. wasnt that much, there was even a few on Ebay for $99.00

That's the type of set up I was after. What models are the Kyocera & Nokia?

I use a Kyocera 2235 and the navigator has a Nokia 6385. there are later models out now but I would imagine the setup to be the same. If you have doubts go to www.steve.com.au or give Steve a ring. There isnt much he doesnt know about mobiles. He is at Leongattha . Just checked he can be contacted on 1300136535

I was told by several stores that the nokia was not able to take an external arial at all??

Thanks CJ, it's another option

Thanks Zoom, I am not into the flips, I just want a basic phone that makes calls, don't care about ringtones or games or if it can take pics...try telling that to the dealers tho.

Thanks Cocka, I will check it out....may have to go the car kit after all.
Did it take you long to fit?...trying to leave this weekend

If you know what you are doing it can be done in the day OK but, getting the right aerial would be the prob, even if you ordered it today you wouldn't get it until tomorrow, earliest.
You have to run a power supply & earth, set up the mic and a remote speaker, set up a position to locate the phone, fit & run the aerial cable and get a suitable mini coaxial cable connector (the aerial comes with plenyt of cable fitted).

Doing it any other way could cause problems and void the warranty. If you ordered the aerial this morning and could find a professional installer you might make it in time but they charge about $400.oo I have been told.

You could just take the phone and fit it later. It comes with 240v charger only, you may need a ciggy hole charger. It will still work, just not quite as well.
Best wishes.

There's a cradle thingy that comes with the Kyocera patch kit but you can't charge the phone while it sits in this cradle, it's only good for the antenna connection and doesn't include an antenna.

Morning Will

What model Samsung do you have.

Ken Robinson