I used to have a Nokia 32xx series (I can't remember which model it was but it was a "candybar" type (as I found out one day)). It got slightly better reception at home. Work is the place where cell phone signals go to die - even if I wear a tinfoil hat too. That was a pretty good phone - I only stopped using it after it decided not to turn on anymore. After the power switch fell out (yes, fell out), I just made sure I kept the battery charged. If the phone powered off, I'd stick a small screwdriver in where the power button was and fiddle it around until the phone turned back on.
I've been amazed in the boonies when I get a good signal. I guess in the middle of Silicon Valley, there's no need for a strong signal... ;-) You gotta love AT&T.... Larry -----Original Message----- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rev. Stewart Marshall Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 3:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [CGUYS] US is access loser I am not sure what it is with many of you and cell phones but my signal and reception and clarity are pretty darn good. I live in just this side of the hinterland and we have a very hilly area (Antennas are placed on the high points) Even in many supposedly rural areas I have good coverage and signal and call quality. There are a few areas where we loose signal. Usually because of no antennas (Like on Federal property) or low lying areas. But my wife can talk to my son as he drives home and he lives in the boonies. Part of the problem is phones. Some of these neat slick thin phones have lousy antennas. (I have friends who sell them and the tell me these things) My son had a RAZR and the reception was abominable. He now has a Q and he has no problems. Stewart At 05:02 PM 6/30/2008, you wrote: >I've tried to use my landline as much as possible. I've got AT&T "more >bars in more places" except Cupertino and my 50+ year old wood frame >construction house apparently. Unless "bars" refers to drinking >establishments, which is what I generally need when I have to try to >make a phone call and can't get a signal (or when I have to call Comcast >about my poor internet connection). > >The only downside to using my landline is when I use the cordless, I >can't get very far down the block before the signal drops out and the >longest RJ-11 cable I can find is about 100'. :-) > >Larry Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 ************************************************************************ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** ************************************************************************ * ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
