Can passive repeater concept work for GSM mobile phones?

[Stephen Jenkin]

On Sun, 5 Sep 2004, Chris Young wrote:

> Thanks Steve, for a detailed reply.  Even a non-tech like me can 
> understand that :-)
> 
> I will try it - it's relatively low cost.
> 
> Last resort - can always modify the rig below, to fit a "car kit".  I've 
> read elsewhere that even without an external cable connector - and Treo 
> 600 doesn't have one - but the kit itself connects externally, and the 
> cradle being close proximity to internal antenna, conducts or transmits 
> better.  The disadvantage is - it will be model-specific, and one person 
> use only. 

Very good idea!  At least it gives you some connectivity & a quick test.
Car Kits _dont_ have transmitter amplifiers like analogue kits used to.
Everything is 5W max.

> 
> Rgds
> Chris
> >>>
> 


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