[opendtv] Re: Apple promises software fix for iPhone 4 signal woes
- From: Craig Birkmaier <craig@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2010 08:54:09 -0400
At 12:59 PM -0500 7/6/10, Manfredi, Albert E wrote:
Obviously, a software fix to re3duce the number of bars showing
won't fix reception problems. To me, what this says is that the FCC
should re-evaluate their hype about grabbing 600 MHz spectrum for
hand-held devices. These built-in anetnnas are even less efficient
at lower frequencies.
All cell phones have antenna issues; holding them in certain ways may
attenuate the signal more than other ways.
Apple claims, and I tend to believe them that iPhone 4 has the best
reception of any phone they have offered. To me the ability to bridge
the antennas is a non issue, as I cannot imagine any same person NOT
buying a protective case for the phone - this from someone who has
dropped their phone many times, including falling off the back of my
truck at 55 mph.
As for using lower frequencies, I can only suggest that the largest
problem today is that the networks are maxed out in terms of
capacity. The carriers USE algorithms to regulate the length of calls
by making it appear that you are losing service. You are, but it is
not an antenna problem.
Regards
Craig
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