Improving Cell Phone Reception

[bananaman165]

I was reading the archives here about cell phone antenna boosters and
other such mysteries. Well, I can't comment on the devices sold to
the world for somewhere between $0.50 to $29.95 depending on how rich
you look to be...

But I CAN comment on an experiment that I just tried. I have a
Motorola V60g 1900MHZ GSM cell phone. In my office at work, I either
have "NO SERVICE" displayed, or at most 1 bar of signal on the digital
meter (I realize this means very little, but bear with me a bit...)

I opened up the battery compartment, took out the battery, and
inserted a paperclip, cut to about 2.5" so it would fit the
compartment. I aligned the clip with the antenna stub. No actual
connection was made to anything; I just dropped the clip into the
battery compartment. I replaced the battery, closed the phone, and
woooooaaaaahhh: I have 2 bars of signal where I had "NO SERVICE"
before, and 3 bars where there used to be 1.

I even made a phone call to a friend who said "you are breaking up a
bit", but when I moved to the 3 bar area they said "oh, now you sound
fine".

Sooooo.... Rather than spend even $0.50 (or the unconscionable
$29.95!), try a paper clip first!

Regards,
Dave

PS: If you are unable to find paperclips in your area, email me
off-group with your credit card number and I will ship you one for
$29.95 plus $5.95 shipping and handling. If you act now, I'll throw
in a second paper clip for free!

['Doc]

bananaman,
I just gotta say, you're all heart, man...
'Doc