I just got off the phone with equus, and he has discoverd some items available at Radio Shack that may be just what some of you have been looking for:
If you have been looking for an external antenae, they have one available that will work perfectly with the i700. Available as well is a cable to connect it to the i700. Here are the parts and numbers:
Universal Antenae - 17-345
Cable and adapter - 17-349
A universal car phone mount that, according to equus, is a perfect fit for the i700 is part number 17-552. He says that a minor little dremel work will allow you to use it with the antenae above.
As soon as equus gets back from his part-hunting trip, he will put these items to the test, and post the results.
Thanks to tsatryan for helping me in posting this earlier as I was on a hunt for adapters..car holders..cables..new phones!!!..in other words I went shopping....my "parole officer" gave me my birthday gift yesterday and it was"money!!!!"
I did notice a tremendous difference in signal strength when the antenna adapter is added....not only did the signal strength increase, speed on internet surfing was awesome. I am attaching pictures of cable and the antenna. There are shots of i700 with the antenna booster and without booster. Observe the signal bars...
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Funny it worked.....the last time!!Now I am not sure what was working before they put a hole in my head!!!!
Originally posted by tsatryan Cool! This is entirely different than I had expected. Couple questions - how long is the cable, and how much does it cost?
Antenna Adapter 17-349 cable measures 20"
Universal Antenna 17-345 cable measures 35"
17-349 is $10.99
17-345 is $31.99
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Funny it worked.....the last time!!Now I am not sure what was working before they put a hole in my head!!!!
Originally posted by tsatryan Cool! This is entirely different than I had expected. Couple questions - how long is the cable, and how much does it cost?
on a side note I also bought an Euro-Style Mount
part number is 17-552 it was $9.97..this is the one I intend to use my dremel skills on...I will post pictures later tomorrow...
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Funny it worked.....the last time!!Now I am not sure what was working before they put a hole in my head!!!!
Originally posted by tsatryan Can you post a pic of your i700 and the antenna with the cable attached together? Just to have a comparison of size of the two.
coming your way shortly!!!! ye asketh and ye shall receive..!!
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Funny it worked.....the last time!!Now I am not sure what was working before they put a hole in my head!!!!
Originally posted by equus on a side note I also bought an Euro-Style Mount
part number is 17-552 it was $9.97..this is the one I intend to use my dremel skills on...I will post pictures later tomorrow...
Do you have a picture of the mount? I'd like to see if it would work for my i-mate also.
measurement on it is 2,3/4" wide and 5,1/2" long. It will be a little tight fit but I have been able to shave off the thick foam packing on either side a little bit so the buttons don't get hit always...
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Funny it worked.....the last time!!Now I am not sure what was working before they put a hole in my head!!!!
Originally posted by equus measurement on it is 2,3/4" wide and 5,1/2" long. It will be a little tight fit but I have been able to shave off the thick foam packing on either side a little bit so the buttons don't get hit always...
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Funny it worked.....the last time!!Now I am not sure what was working before they put a hole in my head!!!!
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