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I am moving to a neighborhood that is very weak. All the neighbors
say they have the same problem: mostly no coverage at all.
I tried walking and driving around and there are a few areas where I
can get 1 or at best 2 bars. In my new home my Kyocera 2325 will not
work at all.

A mechanic came to my house and he could dial out using his
Audiovox 8900. Even it was spotty.

My question is: What is the absolute best cell phone that would
work in this weak area?

I plan to buy one on E Bay so I don't have the option to try
before I buy.

Thank you for your advice.
George C

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bad guy wrote:
>
> I am moving to a neighborhood that is very weak. All the neighbors
> say they have the same problem: mostly no coverage at all.
> I tried walking and driving around and there are a few areas where I
> can get 1 or at best 2 bars. In my new home my Kyocera 2325 will not
> work at all.
>
> A mechanic came to my house and he could dial out using his
> Audiovox 8900. Even it was spotty.
>
> My question is: What is the absolute best cell phone that would
> work in this weak area?
>
> I plan to buy one on E Bay so I don't have the option to try
> before I buy.

If you think about it, "the best cell phone" probably isn't going
to be available on eBay... Why would someone sell it?

Notan

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You probably are going to need an external antenna to get the boost you need
from occasional 1/2 bars to more consistent signal strength. I use one and
it is not that bad, other than you are tethered to the antenna wire.
Considering your circumstances, I doubt it will make much difference which
phone you get. All will probably disappoint you for unaided reliability in
your area.

-Frank

"bad guy" <guy@gov.net> wrote in message
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>I am moving to a neighborhood that is very weak. All the neighbors
> say they have the same problem: mostly no coverage at all.
> I tried walking and driving around and there are a few areas where I
> can get 1 or at best 2 bars. In my new home my Kyocera 2325 will not
> work at all.
>
> A mechanic came to my house and he could dial out using his
> Audiovox 8900. Even it was spotty.
>
> My question is: What is the absolute best cell phone that would
> work in this weak area?
>
> I plan to buy one on E Bay so I don't have the option to try
> before I buy.
>
> Thank you for your advice.
> George C
>
>
>

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On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 09:00:03 -0600, "Frankster" <Frank@SPAM2TRASH.com>
wrote:

>You probably are going to need an external antenna to get the boost you need
>from occasional 1/2 bars to more consistent signal strength. I use one and
>it is not that bad, other than you are tethered to the antenna wire.

>>I am moving to a neighborhood that is very weak. All the neighbors
>> say they have the same problem: mostly no coverage at all.
>> I tried walking and driving around and there are a few areas where I
>> can get 1 or at best 2 bars. In my new home my Kyocera 2325 will not
>> work at all.

>> My question is: What is the absolute best cell phone that would
>> work in this weak area?

The external antenna route is one that is good; another is to look at
one of the "low" priced repeaters intended for home and small office
use. While I have no personal experience, one company that is
frequently mentioned is http://www.cellantenna.com/

(these are in the $500 range; it may not fit your need)

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> The external antenna route is one that is good; another is to look at
> one of the "low" priced repeaters intended for home and small office
> use. While I have no personal experience, one company that is
> frequently mentioned is http://www.cellantenna.com/
>
> (these are in the $500 range; it may not fit your need)

This will probably be my next step. I'm just waiting for the right moment
when I feel like putting $500 into it. But I know myself. I probably will,
one day. Right now I'm making do with a $36 antenna.

-Frank

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bad guy wrote:

> I am moving to a neighborhood that is very weak. All the neighbors
> say they have the same problem: mostly no coverage at all.
> I tried walking and driving around and there are a few areas where I
> can get 1 or at best 2 bars. In my new home my Kyocera 2325 will not
> work at all.
>
> A mechanic came to my house and he could dial out using his
> Audiovox 8900. Even it was spotty.
>
> My question is: What is the absolute best cell phone that would
> work in this weak area?
>
> I plan to buy one on E Bay so I don't have the option to try
> before I buy.
>
> Thank you for your advice.
> George C

Our local verizon store has a 15 day trial. Ask and then try.
In our case a Nokeia 6015 was good as was a Moto V265 (6015 was a little
better).

L

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On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 14:29:34 GMT, bad guy <guy@gov.net> wrote:

> My question is: What is the absolute best cell phone that would
>work in this weak area?

Late model Nokia phones.

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On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 08:34:05 -0600, Notan <notan@ddress.com> wrote:

>If you think about it, "the best cell phone" probably isn't going
>to be available on eBay... Why would someone sell it?

They wanted a new phone or they switched carriers and could not use
the old phone on the new carrier among other reasons. Verizon people
may not realize this but some people change phones like they change
their underwear (which is hopefully frequently.)

- -

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Joseph wrote:
>
> On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 08:34:05 -0600, Notan <notan@ddress.com> wrote:
>
> >If you think about it, "the best cell phone" probably isn't going
> >to be available on eBay... Why would someone sell it?
>
> They wanted a new phone or they switched carriers and could not use
> the old phone on the new carrier among other reasons. Verizon people
> may not realize this but some people change phones like they change
> their underwear (which is hopefully frequently.)

I didn't even consider the "for shits and giggles" reason.

Notan

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>You probably are going to need an external antenna to get the boost you need
>from occasional 1/2 bars to more consistent signal strength. I use one and
>it is not that bad, other than you are tethered to the antenna wire.

What external antenna do you use? Are you satisfied with it?

George C

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I use the Wilson Trucker Antenna. It can be mounted anywhere since it does
not require a ground plan. I have it stuck in a bush (hidden inside) outside
of my garden level bedroom. Without it I get 0/1 bars in my garden level
room and all calls are dropped if I talk long enough. I can only get a call
out about 1/3rd of the time and 2/3rds of the incoming calls go direct to
voicemail. With the antenna I get 3 solid bars (4 is max on this phone) and
virtually 100 percent success on outgoing and incoming calls.

-Frank

"bad guy" <guy@gov.net> wrote in message
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> >You probably are going to need an external antenna to get the boost you
> >need
>>from occasional 1/2 bars to more consistent signal strength. I use one and
>>it is not that bad, other than you are tethered to the antenna wire.
>
> What external antenna do you use? Are you satisfied with it?
>
> George C
>

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If you just want a really good phone and are not worried about internet
access then the best phone ever made was the Motorola Startac 7668. Its
receiver is super sensitive. You can purchase one off EBay for a very low
price.

-mij

"Joseph" <JoeOfSeattle@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 14:29:34 GMT, bad guy <guy@gov.net> wrote:
>
>> My question is: What is the absolute best cell phone that would
>>work in this weak area?
>
> Late model Nokia phones.
>
> - -
>

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Don't get me wrong, I love verizon, but be realistic. George's best bet
is to switch to a different carrier. Even the best phone will have
spotty service where he gets no service now. If you talk to any
representative with a brain cell and tell them you get no service at
your address they will cancel your line(s) without an early termination
fee.

On the other hand, I have owned several lg phones, two samsungs, a
kyocera, and a moto, and find my samsung a670 to get the best
reception with the antenna up, but the worst with the antenna down.

You could also trying going analog forced. If your phone doesnt do
analog now.

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He said...

> All the neighbors say they have the same problem:
> mostly no coverage at all.

There is no reason to believe that any other carrier is any better.

-Frank

<KyleDP123@lycos.com> wrote in message
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> Don't get me wrong, I love verizon, but be realistic. George's best bet
> is to switch to a different carrier. Even the best phone will have
> spotty service where he gets no service now. If you talk to any
> representative with a brain cell and tell them you get no service at
> your address they will cancel your line(s) without an early termination
> fee.
>
> On the other hand, I have owned several lg phones, two samsungs, a
> kyocera, and a moto, and find my samsung a670 to get the best
> reception with the antenna up, but the worst with the antenna down.
>
> You could also trying going analog forced. If your phone doesnt do
> analog now.
>

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Excellent advise....except the 7868 is a non aGPS phone and will no longer
be allowed to be "esn changed" to any accounts. I do agree with the quality
of the phone and the reception. I used the 7868 and a 8767 (Silver
version/semi-color Screen) and loved the reception of both models.

ShackAttack

"Mij Adyaw" <mijadyaw@nospam.net> wrote in message
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> If you just want a really good phone and are not worried about internet
> access then the best phone ever made was the Motorola Startac 7668. Its
> receiver is super sensitive. You can purchase one off EBay for a very low
> price.
>
> -mij
>
> "Joseph" <JoeOfSeattle@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:v66tf15bhl2828dl5mb5kc0lq46rfc759v@4ax.com...
>> On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 14:29:34 GMT, bad guy <guy@gov.net> wrote:
>>
>>> My question is: What is the absolute best cell phone that would
>>>work in this weak area?
>>
>> Late model Nokia phones.
>>
>> - -
>>
>
>

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George's best bet
>is to switch to a different carrier. Even the best phone will have
>spotty service where he gets no service now.

When the house was being built I checked with the workmen who had
cellphones. The only company that got any reception was