Does anyone have an opinion on this: About three weeks ago I got a 2nd Kyocera to replace my dead one. The replacement has upgraded firmware (came in black box). The old came in grey box and was ancient firmware.
It seems to me as if the new one has worse reception than my older phone. How could this be? It's the same service (Verizon) and I call from the same area. Both phones have that cute little "reception booster" that Dan's Cell Phones sends. In essence, nothing has changed except for the phone itself.
I even raise the antenna lately, trying to get out of the scratchy zone. Am I crazy? Is there any reason that the reception would differ from phone to phone?
Originally posted by nabour Does anyone have an opinion on this: About three weeks ago I got a 2nd Kyocera to replace my dead one. The replacement has upgraded firmware (came in black box). The old came in grey box and was ancient firmware.
It seems to me as if the new one has worse reception than my older phone. How could this be? It's the same service (Verizon) and I call from the same area. Both phones have that cute little "reception booster" that Dan's Cell Phones sends. In essence, nothing has changed except for the phone itself.
I even raise the antenna lately, trying to get out of the scratchy zone. Am I crazy? Is there any reason that the reception would differ from phone to phone?
Any opinions/advice would be welcome.
Barbara
Those "cute little reception boosters" do nothing to improve your reception. Is this the newer 7135i? The one with the larger antenna? If so, several people have reported poorer reception. Some have even gone so far as measuring signal strength and found it to be worse than the original phone. Also, it is possible it could be a defect in the phone affecting your reception.
I hadn't even noticed, but you are right - the antenna is about 1/4 inch longer and a bit wider. Here I assumed that a newer version of phone would mean better service. Nuts! It's not terrible, but I'm pretty sure the reception is a bit worse than the older phone.
I hadn't even noticed, but you are right - the antenna is about 1/4 inch longer and a bit wider. Here I assumed that a newer version of phone would mean better service. Nuts! It's not terrible, but I'm pretty sure the reception is a bit worse than the older phone.
Thanks.
Barb
You can actually swap the antenna with the older phone. There are reliable reports that your reception will improve if you do. (your local VZW store should have about a thousand of the little tools for removing the antenna, I have never had a problem borrowing one for a few minutes when I ask nice...).
I hadn't even thought about swapping out the antennas. What a great idea! With better reception I think I will now own the perfect phone. Do you have to unscrew the whole device? That's a bit scary.
OK, I'm looking at the antenna. Looks like I need a little tool that will pull it right out. Is this right? And then I pull out the one from the other phone and stick it in? (I like programming tech things, but actual mechanics isn't one of my strengths. Just don't to ruin both phones.)
You should be able to make a device out of a paper clip.
You need something that will catch on the tabs. If you extend the antenna and then look inside, you'll see something that looks lik an "X" with the antenna coming out of the center of it.
Get a paper clip or something that will catch two of the opposite sides of teh "X" and unscrew the antenna.
It's not in very securely so you should be able to get it out easily.
I need to go. If you want step by step instructions let me know.
I'll PM you with a phone number, but only if you want it.
Or maybe if you take both phones to a Verizon store they should be able to do the switch for you.
Good Luck and keep us posted as to how you make out.
Well, the patient was sedated at 4:15 yesterday afternoon. Thankfully, the donor was as well. The operation began when Nurse Henry (my dog) handed me the small eyeglass flat screwdriver, which was used to unscrew one antenna and replace it with another. The operation went flawlessly and within 20 minutes the patient was up and receiving fine. Sadly, the donor remains in hard reset mode, but that was to be expected.
Seriously, thanks for walking me though the antenna replacement. Worked like a charm. I've already been told the reception (with smaller, original antenna) is much better. How lucky that I just happened to have an older one lying around, waiting to be returned to Verizon.
Originally posted by nabour Well, the patient was sedated at 4:15 yesterday afternoon. Thankfully, the donor was as well. The operation began when Nurse Henry (my dog) handed me the small eyeglass flat screwdriver, which was used to unscrew one antenna and replace it with another. The operation went flawlessly and within 20 minutes the patient was up and receiving fine. Sadly, the donor remains in hard reset mode, but that was to be expected.
Seriously, thanks for walking me though the antenna replacement. Worked like a charm. I've already been told the reception (with smaller, original antenna) is much better. How lucky that I just happened to have an older one lying around, waiting to be returned to Verizon.
And how aoubt us, that don't have old phones to swap the antenna ? Is there any place we can get better antennas ? I have very bad reception with this phone. I keep missing calls. The "sticker" antenna booster is of no help here since the antenna base is not accessible from the battery compartment. Any help appreciated. Great device... but poor phone so far.
martin
Originally posted by mp4691 And how aoubt us, that don't have old phones to swap the antenna ? Is there any place we can get better antennas ? I have very bad reception with this phone. I keep missing calls. The "sticker" antenna booster is of no help here since the antenna base is not accessible from the battery compartment. Any help appreciated. Great device... but poor phone so far.
martin
You can purchase an original version of the 7135 antenna directly from Kyocera. Look for these at:
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