Not PC but probably the best place for a Mobile phone type question - Page 2

Starman · 7th September 2007, 12:00

Keith,which nokia have you got? 6822 is rather old. would it be a 6288? model under battery. Am thinking if you do have a 6288(black slider) its a 3g phone. It will hold onto a very poor 3g signal even if you've got a good 2g. So its a good idea to turn your 3g off in network settings. that way it will only look for 2g. Better batt life too..

Keith · 7th September 2007, 12:17

It is a 6822a made in Finland!

Company issued so I can't change it until renewal time
Daft thing is it has a camera so when I work in DataCentres I have to give it in to Security! My old 6310i was a much better device

Starman · 7th September 2007, 14:39

I agree the 6310 was one of the best. Funny enough I've got lots of guys in the same boat,whether data centres or military offices..

forget the 3g thing, 6822 is 2g only.And was one of the better platform 40 nokias for signal..

Will have to live with standing one legged on a chair waving an arm around your head for time being...

if i think of anything i'll put it hrer...er,,,here!

CDTi · 7th September 2007, 16:50

Keith

It just occurred to me that a device called a "passive repeater" might be of help to you (I think that is the correct name for it!).

I came across this many moonsago while testing UHF walkie talkies. The basic idea is you connect 2 antenna together using as length of high grade cable. Place one antenna outside the building on a high point and the other inside - possibly in the room you use most. The principle is that the each antenna will pick up the signal from your phone/mast and relay it to the other end.

While the signal gains will be tiny, it does actually work to a degree - I know because I tried it :lol:

Might be worth a try.

If you want any further info I'll try and be of help, although its been a while since I tried this!

7th September 2007, 12:00	#11
Starman Posted a thing or two 03 CDTi Tourer Conn SE auto Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 1,405 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 4 Posts	Keith,which nokia have you got? 6822 is rather old. would it be a 6288? model under battery. Am thinking if you do have a 6288(black slider) its a 3g phone. It will hold onto a very poor 3g signal even if you've got a good 2g. So its a good idea to turn your 3g off in network settings. that way it will only look for 2g. Better batt life too.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th September 2007, 14:39	#13
Starman Posted a thing or two 03 CDTi Tourer Conn SE auto Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 1,405 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 4 Posts	I agree the 6310 was one of the best. Funny enough I've got lots of guys in the same boat,whether data centres or military offices.. forget the 3g thing, 6822 is 2g only.And was one of the better platform 40 nokias for signal.. Will have to live with standing one legged on a chair waving an arm around your head for time being... if i think of anything i'll put it hrer...er,,,here! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th September 2007, 16:50	#14
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Keith It just occurred to me that a device called a "passive repeater" might be of help to you (I think that is the correct name for it!). I came across this many moonsago while testing UHF walkie talkies. The basic idea is you connect 2 antenna together using as length of high grade cable. Place one antenna outside the building on a high point and the other inside - possibly in the room you use most. The principle is that the each antenna will pick up the signal from your phone/mast and relay it to the other end. While the signal gains will be tiny, it does actually work to a degree - I know because I tried it :lol: Might be worth a try. If you want any further info I'll try and be of help, although its been a while since I tried this! __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

7th September 2007, 12:17	#12
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	It is a 6822a made in Finland! Company issued so I can't change it until renewal time Daft thing is it has a camera so when I work in DataCentres I have to give it in to Security! My old 6310i was a much better device