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Date: Sat, 8 Jun 91 14:54:30 -0400
From: "Seng-Poh Lee, Speedy" <splee@gnu.ai.mit.edu>
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom
Subject: Do Passive Repeater Antennas Work For Handheld Phones?
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I keep seeing adverts for these passive repeater antenna for hand
held/portable cellular phones. Has anyone tried one of these, and if
so do they have any effect, or are they just a gimmick?

I live in Central Connecticut and my handheld is with Linx (B
carrier).  I get pretty good coverage and can usually make a call from
inside the car without even extending the attenna. However, there are
a few areas where I am marginal. If those passive antennas result in a
measurable improvement, then I'd consider getting one.


Seng-Poh Lee   splee@gnu.ai.mit.edu