CDMA phone with External antenna
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 15, 2004 at 20:16
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Gajm (VIC)
Can anyone give me some up to date info on what current CDMA phones are compatible with external antennas? I have been to several stores, and called a few Telstra shops, and no one can tell me if their CDMA phones can take a patch lead for an external antenna.
They are all "pretty sure it can" But I don't want to buy one and then find out I can't get one for it. I was also told the only way I can get a phone connected to an external antenna is to buy an in car kit as
well, which I don't really want.
Any info would be greatly appreciated
Reply By: zoom - Wednesday, Sep 15, 2004 at 23:41
Wednesday, Sep 15, 2004 at 23:41
The 3105 Nokia cannot take a proper external antenna as it has no plug to accomadate it, some phone shops tell you it can but is done by a passive connection and doesnt work half as
well. The older model Nokia cant rember the model does but its the only nokia I believe. Very few of the current models will take one, have a look at the Kyocera phantom or the Hyundai cant remeber the model, if you are into flips there is a motorola also, there is probably some others but a lot wont. The explanation I was given is that Korea where a lot of the phones are made for has a much more substantial network than Australia and less need for high gain antennas.
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Follow Up By: Gajm (VIC) - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 07:52
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 07:52
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.
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Reply By: Member - Cocka - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 00:03
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 00:03
I just fitted a Kyocera Phantom. It's dual GSM & CDMA - switches automatically from city to country. I finished up with the car kit but could have had the patch. It's a much tidier outfit otherwise you finish up with a charging lead hanging out of the ciggy hole and an aerial lead lying around.
Must get the dual aerial though. Best was from Laser aerials in Qld.
Check here :
http://www.laser-antenna.com.au/ant_SF9DDB_259.htm
I fitted the whole unit myself & couldn't be happier, worth every cent. Supplier - Telstra.
If you have an ABN (number) the call rate plans about half cheaper.
If you need tips on fitting it come back to me.
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Follow Up By: Gajm (VIC) - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 07:47
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 07:47
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
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Follow Up By: Member - Cocka - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 08:25
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 08:25
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.
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Follow Up By: Member - Cocka - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 08:30
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 08:30
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.
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