nlwalker1@aol.com (N W) wrote in article
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> Move

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> Thanx,

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> N W

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> tristatellc@citlink.net (Daniel Lauricella) wrote in article

> <vf7b3ss2lvak00@corp.supernews.com>:

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> > Matthew England <mengland@downwithspammers-mengland.net> wrote in

> > article <63ocevc6dhk6ljptj2a8scp3gu375b4ret@4ax.com>:

> > > Summary:

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> > > What options do I have get better indoor reception on my T68i?

> > >

> > > I have an unlimited-minute plan via AT&T, and would like to maximize

> > > its usage.

> > >

> > > Details:

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> > >

> > > I have a Sony-Ericsson T68i serviced by AT&T GSM network.

> > > I recently moved into a new place in Chicago. My neighborhood gets a

> > > decent (3-4 bars out of 5) signal, but when I go indoors, I get

> > > virtually nothing. My phone is mostly unusable indoors. My building

> > > appears to have thick, stone walls, and I suspect they are

> > > contributing to the problem.

> > >

> > > I see explations like

> > > <http://groups.google.com/groups?q=gsm+antenna+booster&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&selm=3d9d8e20.220156238%40east.usenetserver.com& rnum=14>

> > > that seem to apply to automobile installations (?). I have also had a

> > > friend tell me that it might work to attach a coffe can to a TV

> > > antenna that runs to the roof, with the can attached to the indoor

> > > portion of the antenna such that it would "radiate" the signals

> > > received by the antenna?

> > >

> > > I also have an old ATT-PCS phone attenna for my previous car

> > > installation, but I haven't tried anything with that yet.

> > >

> > > I would first and foremost like to receive calls in my house while

> > > walking around, thus calling for a "non-attached" antenna (like the

> > > coffe can). I'm willing to resort to the attached antenna as well.

> > > The desk where I will be doing most of my calling is right next to a

> > > window, so an antenna extension could theoretically work.

> > >

> > > I'm looking for any and all options.

> > >

> > > Whatever it is, I'd like to get the most out of my unlimited minute

> > > plan and not have to convert all my calling services to a land line.

> > >

> > > Thanks for any help or suggestions,

> > > Matt

> >

> > [posted via phonescoop.com - free web access to the alt.cellular groups]

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> [posted via phonescoop.com - free web access to the alt.cellular groups] I have just been informed by Wilson Electronics that as of October 15 ,2003 they are coming out with a repeater that allows a number of cellular user in a building with this unit installed to comunicate with excelent results. I have the same problem as you and I intend to install one of these units price $250.00 to $300.00 in my house I feel it will pay for it selph in 2 years. If you need any more information my email address is tristatellc@citlink.net feel free to get in touch with me Dan

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