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You won't have any problem finding one. eBay is crawling with them. Don't
pay over $45-60. I have four. Best phone I ever had. Craving a little
change, I gave up and got a v60s. OK phone, but the analog section is
notoriously bad. I use the website to change over to one of my old StarTacs
occasionally. Much better phone.
By the way, if you REALLY want to experiment cheaply, pick up an old
Audiovox 9000. They are one step above free on eBay, batteries last like a
week in digital, fairly bulletproof, great analog section. Downsides:
decidedly un-sexy, and not the smallest phone out there. No camera,
"pay-extra-for-it-now", garage door opener, symphonic ringtones. Just a
phone. A really good phone.
Dean
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"MVL" <mvl_groups_user@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> "hendo" <hendo@citlink.net> wrote in message
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> > Help! I live in rural SE Utah - Verizon offers the best plan(s)/coverage
but
> > that doesn't say much. I've got an Motorola V60s that doesn't work worth
a
> > darn here (it's fine when we're travelling) and an LG-4400 that is OK,
but
> > nothing to write home about.
> >
> > What's your best guess for my situation? Verizon is trying (I think),
but we
> > still don't even hae text messaging here.
>
> If you can find one, try the Startac 7868. It is trimode so Verizon
> will activate it on all its plans, and it has the highest analog
> wattage (great for weak signals) allowed by law.
>
> Also, it can be forced into 3watt cellular with some hacking and
> vehicle amp/antenna. This will give you reception up to 10-15 miles
> from the nearest tower in your car. google group search for 7868 and
> 3 watt for specifics.
>
> -MVL