GSM High Gain Antenna

Craig,

Would have thought Dick Smith, Jaycar or Altronics would have suitable patch leads, or the fittings necessary to make one. Imagine a lot depends on aerial socket on the Nokia. Was talk on here just before Christmas about some Nokias needing a Nokia part, as they didn't have a dedicated socket. Worked on capacitance of set-up, from aerial. Do a search on Captain, he had set his Nokia up to work satisfactorily.

Hooroo...

Craig,

I don't know the phone but you may need to have a patch lead made especially as I had heard a little while ago that authorities had pressed to have no patch leads supplied. It may be easier if you knew what the connections in the bottom of the phone were for.

The reason being the users of hand held phones shouldn't have patch leads without an 'in-car kit' as they were trying to get people to use hands free in cars and they shouldn't get a boosted signal without one. My Siemens phone is absolutely hopeless actually and I am aware it isn't just a problem with my particular phone, as others have complained about the same model, so I need it as much as anyone. Not a cheapy Siemens either at the time.

Of course us law abiding folks in the 4by community wouldn't drive with the phone to the ear anyway so I would love to be able to help you.

Thanks for your help folks.

It seems that no-one has or is able to make the patch cable I'm after. (Bearing in mind that it is Christmas / New Year and at least 4 out of every 5 businesses that I called aren't open)

I think that I'll take the antenna back to DSE for a refund and do some more research. A shame really - 'cos now I'm going to have to drive about 10 kms each day to pick up my email. Working in the caravan seemed like a more comfortable option!

Cheers

Craig

Hey Craig, What part of the world are you from?? Im in inner Melb, and have made a few of the said Patch leads for mates etc. Im about to have a look at the Nokia site and work out connector type on rear/bottom of your phone.....

Jarrod.