Huawei Antenna

[Khodi]

Can someone please help?
I have been looking for the Huawei antenna for ages now, Do anybody have an idea where i can get it around Joburg.

 

[ginggs]

Have you tried the MTN Service Centres? I got mine from the Century City Service Centre in Cape Town.
Here's a list of the Service Centres throughout the country:
http://www.mtnsp.co.za/storefinder/ServiceCentres.aspx?pid=111

 

[Khodi]

Have you tried the MTN Service Centres? I got mine from the Century City Service Centre in Cape Town.
Here's a list of the Service Centres throughout the country:
http://www.mtnsp.co.za/storefinder/ServiceCentres.aspx?pid=111

Will do
"Thanks "

 

[sean12]

Plug in the Ear piece and connect it to something like a curtain, for now.

It adds a few bars onto your reception.

sean

 

[kaeiou]

can the antenna push it from EDGE to 3G/HSDPA? anyone ever seen that happen?

 

[Pitbull]

can the antenna push it from EDGE to 3G/HSDPA? anyone ever seen that happen?

That is very unlikely. If you connect to edge only it means you don't have coverage for HSDPA, But i assume it is possible if you live right on the edge of the HSDPA/3G coverage as your signal would be stronger.

 

[ginggs]

can the antenna push it from EDGE to 3G/HSDPA? anyone ever seen that happen?

I suppose it is possible, but from what I've read if your 3G/HSDPA signal is so weak that you cannot pick it up without the antenna, you'll probably get better speeds on EDGE.

 

[kaeiou]

cool. i am counting on this article http://www.mybroadband.co.za/nephp/?m=show&id=4557 to be true

 

[Khodi]

cool. i am counting on this article http://www.mybroadband.co.za/nephp/?m=show&id=4557 to be true

I it works out! we wont the antenna.

 

[IamNoone]

I dont believe much that is said about the 3G roll outs.

About the antenna:
I went to the Glen Walk in center and asked about the antenna and was told that MTN dont stock them anymore and that I should try the Vodashop maybe they would have them.

I did that and explained to the guy there what was said by the MTN consultant so he asks me: "how many do you want?"... Pity the plug was too short or I would've bought one.
I have given up on this so now I simply use my Voda sim for 3G. Alot cheaper than paying for an antenna I am most certain would not have changed my coverage from gpr/edge to 3G.

 

[Johnit]

Poynting (www.poynting.co.za) should have antennas available for the Huawei cards by end of October 2006. (DIPL-A0042-02 with Huawei E620 adapter ~R210+VAT). They are in Wynberg, JHB

 

[YelloFever]

Poynting (www.poynting.co.za) should have antennas available for the Huawei cards by end of October 2006. (DIPL-A0042-02 with Huawei E620 adapter ~R210+VAT). They are in Wynberg, JHB

I bought a Yagi from Poynting works very well with my E620

11db gain - very nice

MTNDD

 

[sean12]

I bought a Yagi from Poynting works very well with my E620

11db gain - very nice

MTNDD

Just checked my signal without the earpiece -69db and then with the earpirce plugged in -61db. 8 db gain. This is on edge.

Sean

 

[YelloFever]

Just checked my signal without the earpiece -69db and then with the earpirce plugged in -61db. 8 db gain. This is on edge.

Sean

Is this with the normal external antenna or with a Yagi?

MTNDD

 

[sean12]

Is this with the normal external antenna or with a Yagi?

MTNDD

No this with the headphone/earpiece that came with the card.

I get no change with 3G/HSDPA.

Sean

 

[YelloFever]

No this with the headphone/earpiece that came with the card.

I get no change with 3G/HSDPA.

Sean

Well I guess if you hold the data card with your hand the db will also change, so with the earpiece the db gain goes down

MTNDD

 

[ginggs]

so with the earpiece the db gain goes down

No, the gain goes up; -61dBm is greater than -69dBm.
It is Monday morning, so we'll forgive you

 

[YelloFever]

No, the gain goes up; -61dBm is greater than -69dBm.
It is Monday morning, so we'll forgive you

Yeah you right

LoL oooops

MTNDD

 

[Voldemort]

Just checked my signal without the earpiece -69db and then with the earpirce plugged in -61db. 8 db gain. This is on edge.

Sean

way things are going in my area i should seriously give that a try

 

[YelloFever]

way things are going in my area i should seriously give that a try

Speak to Allen Walker maybe he can get you a Yagi antenna

MTNDD