Re: How to get better signal in my new home?

"Daniel Lauricella" <tristatellc@citlink.net> wrote in message
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> > tristatellc@citlink.net (Daniel Lauricella) wrote in article
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> > > Matthew England <mengland@downwithspammers-mengland.net> wrote in
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> > > article <63ocevc6dhk6ljptj2a8scp3gu375b4ret@4ax.com>:
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> > > > What options do I have get better indoor reception on my T68i?
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> > > > I have an unlimited-minute plan via AT&T, and would like to maximize
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> > > > its usage.
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> > > > Details:
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> > > > I have a Sony-Ericsson T68i serviced by AT&T GSM network.
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> > > > I recently moved into a new place in Chicago. My neighborhood gets
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> > > > decent (3-4 bars out of 5) signal, but when I go indoors, I get
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> > > > virtually nothing. My phone is mostly unusable indoors. My
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> > > > appears to have thick, stone walls, and I suspect they are
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> > > > contributing to the problem.
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> > > > I see explations like
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<http://groups.google.com/groups?q=gs...r=&ie=UTF-8&se
lm=3d9d8e20.220156238%40east.usenetserver.com&rnum =14>
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> > > > that seem to apply to automobile installations (?). I have also had
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> > > > friend tell me that it might work to attach a coffe can to a TV
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> > > > antenna that runs to the roof, with the can attached to the indoor
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> > > > portion of the antenna such that it would "radiate" the signals
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> > > > received by the antenna?
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> > > > I also have an old ATT-PCS phone attenna for my previous car
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> > > > installation, but I haven't tried anything with that yet.
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> > > > I would first and foremost like to receive calls in my house while
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> > > > walking around, thus calling for a "non-attached" antenna (like the
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> > > > coffe can). I'm willing to resort to the attached antenna as well.
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> > > > The desk where I will be doing most of my calling is right next to a
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> > > > window, so an antenna extension could theoretically work.
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> > > > I'm looking for any and all options.
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> > > > Whatever it is, I'd like to get the most out of my unlimited minute
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> > > > plan and not have to convert all my calling services to a land line.
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> > > > Thanks for any help or suggestions,
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> > > > Matt
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> > > [posted via phonescoop.com - free web access to the alt.cellular
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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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> [posted via phonescoop.com]

Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to use your landline?