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indiannawaf Posts: 278


Hey guyz I have been wondering what the small rubber circle beside the camera is. Anyone know what its for ? Check it out:


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Posted: 2005-10-09 17:15:31
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obsixx Posts: 173

It covers the external antenna port.
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Posted: 2005-10-09 17:27:35
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planty Posts: 15

you can find one on most se phones
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Posted: 2005-10-09 17:38:33
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smilerthe cheshirecat Posts: > 500

Yes... you can find an extremely ugly version on the back of the W800i....


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Posted: 2005-10-09 19:12:09
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bonito99 Posts: 368

Yup! external antenna plug.
But if you live in the city, you have no use for it
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Posted: 2005-10-13 05:58:06
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indiannawaf Posts: 278


Do you mean that its a cover and when opened reveals a plug to insert an external antennae?
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Posted: 2005-10-13 06:01:56
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jeko.uk Posts: > 500

Quote:
On 2005-10-13 06:01:56, indiannawaf wrote:

Do you mean that its a cover and when opened reveals a plug to insert an external antennae?


yeah thats correct
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Posted: 2005-10-13 06:51:49
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DeLa Posts: > 500

Mostly, if not only used in carkits.

I've read about people attaching antenna's at home to be able to call in the house, but that was always diy-material or experimenting. I also read a thread somewhere about using external antennas on boats on canals in the Netherlands to get their antenna above the levees.

It is not of much use anymore in densely populated areas.
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Posted: 2005-10-13 08:41:00
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max_wedge Posts: > 500

correct however it is retained for carkit use (or marine), where driving between cities for example means the extra range can be very useful. Especially in countries like australia. Also, dedicated car kits require it. With bluetooth carkits becoming common, the traditional installed carkit may become a thing of the past.
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Posted: 2005-10-13 13:55:34
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