Registered: Sep 2000
Location:
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Has anyone noticed that you can unscrew the antenna on the Omnisky module? It has a nice threaded hole that it fits into. I wonder if there is any attachment to extend the antenna like you can do on the palm V version. That way you could boost the signal in weak areas.

Registered: Nov 2000
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Posts: 61

I hope so!

I hope this is the case! I work in an area that is really spotty (Foster City, CA) and often have trouble getting a connection. It makes sense that this would be the case. Do the units use stock industry parts that already have third party extensions? I would think someone would try to sell these soon.

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Registered: Jul 2000
Location: santa fe springs, ca, u.s.
Posts: 4

i hope so, i have the same problem. got a new modem from omnisky, it works great in santa monica(los angeles area) but in santa fe springs where i live about 40 mile from my work i cant connect.i emailed a company called cellwest.com. they seem to have a very knowledgable web sight.i hope they can provide an answer. ill keep you posted. they say to have some hi gain antennas for cell phones. i think this might do the trick.

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Richard

Registered: Feb 2000
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Posts: 94

well it is a standard thread

After seeing this thread I removed the antennae from my samsung 3500 phone and it attaches to the omnisky modem, it'll be diffuclt since the antennae won't go into the body!
I also didn't notice any increase in strength, maybe one of the aftermarket boosters will work, but it is a standard threadon antennae!

Minh

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: New York, New York
Posts: 560

I emaile Omnisky and this is what they said:

Hello Felipe,

Thank you for your message.

At this time OmniSky has no extension for the antenna. We are currently not in development to design a longer antenna for the modem.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us at (800)860-5767 between 5 AM and 8 PM PDT, or by visiting our website at http://www.omnisky.com.

Thank you,
Neil
OmniSky Support

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Happy Treo 600 user, so far. Thanx Cingular for having an unlocked phone.

My Treo 600 is my phone, my PDA, my watch, and my MP3 player. Oh yeah, I take a picture once in a while with it. Convergence is such a great thing.