External antenna? Solution to bad reception at home?

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Some Guy - 16 May 2007 13:39 GMT

Hi,

I live in an area with pretty bad mobile reception. I want to be able to use
my mobile at home more so was looking for a solution to this.
I have a nokia 6230 and was considering getting maybe some sort of desktop
unit that will charge the phone and be linked to an external antenna (like a
car kit). Is there such a product intended for home use? Or do I have to get
a car kit and modify it somehow?

What sort of antenna should I use?

thanks :)

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Simon Templar - 16 May 2007 14:12 GMT

> Hi,
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> car kit). Is there such a product intended for home use? Or do I have to get
> a car kit and modify it somehow?

The best option would be the CARK-126 Car kit as it has an antenna
coupler that attaches to the cradle and it will charge the phone. These
are easily found on eBay.

> What sort of antenna should I use?

Then have a look at something like these for the antenna:
<http://www.powertec.com.au/shop/antennas-building-outdoor-c-38_55_62.html?osCsid
=944425f86718b0cb924169fbe6210f0e>

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sparky - 17 May 2007 06:50 GMT

Have a look at this site.
http://www.rfi.com.au
Look at Waves.
Cheers
Gavin

> Hi,
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> thanks :)

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Two Bob - 17 May 2007 12:12 GMT

> I live in an area with pretty bad mobile reception. I want to be able to
> use my mobile at home more so was looking for a solution to this.
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> What sort of antenna should I use?

No need for a carkit. You need an MBC-15S cradle with an AXF-15S antenna
coupler. RFI have a couple of aerials which should do the job OK. If your
phone doesnt have a loudpeaker function, a headset will plug straight into
the cradle.

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John Henderson - 17 May 2007 20:43 GMT

> No need for a carkit. You need an MBC-15S cradle with an AXF-15S antenna
> coupler. RFI have a couple of aerials which should do the job OK. If your
> phone doesnt have a loudpeaker function, a headset will plug straight into
> the cradle.

Or use a Bluetooth headset. When you've got a mobile wired to
an external antenna in a building, a Bluetooth headset really
comes into its own.

John

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other-news@usa.net - 19 May 2007 00:21 GMT

>Hi,
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>thanks :)

How far are you from the nearest tower? You might be on the edge of
it's range and an antenna may not help.

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