OK all you smart phone users out there, this is some what off the radio topic, but should provide some interesting comments.
I am trying to find out if there is a smart phone available that will do WIFI and can have an external antenna attached to improve coverage. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
Jim
OT: Smart phone with WIFI - need external antenna
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Re: OT: Smart phone with WIFI - need external antenna
None of the current smartphones, to my knowledge, provide for an external wifi antenna. Your best bet is boosting the router capability.Jim202 wrote:OK all you smart phone users out there, this is some what off the radio topic, but should provide some interesting comments.
I am trying to find out if there is a smart phone available that will do WIFI and can have an external antenna attached to improve coverage. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
Jim
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Re: OT: Smart phone with WIFI - need external antenna
Correct. Or get a MiFi ( a personal WiFi hot-spot ) from Verizon, or other cell provider. That's most likely what you'll be stuck doing.
Re: OT: Smart phone with WIFI - need external antenna
I have a ComfortCradle for my BB Storm2. Its has a passive antenna port that allows an external antenna connection. Last phone I have seen with an external antenna connection (for any RF) was a Palm Treo 700
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