Strange question I know but does anyone know if you get a CDMA/ NextG mobile reception with external antenna up at Gnaraloo?

nope... CDMA is the "old" Hellstra regional network which was upgraded to HSDPA (which they call NextG).

I had an idea you could get NextG coverage at the homestead dependent on location. Saying that, the homestead is approx 20min drive from the sailing spot.

Leave the phone at home - you'll be too busy sailing to want to call anyone.

if you don't get mobile coverage,

it may be possible if you really needed a phone while there to rent a handset from a 2-way radio communications company and use it to dial out.

that's if someone covers the area.

most self contained villas up there come complete with a pc. They are conviently positioned right next to the minibar and next to the balcony. A great vantage point watching the surfers and deciding whether its getting windy enough. For apres tombstones, why not head down to the sailors bar, and enjoy a well earned pint with your favorite steak from the all you can eat buffet.

lost in space

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Originally posted by Cheer Cheer

Oh Stehsegler, you are soooo Eastern Suberbs... Double Bay Gay...

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don't knock the eastern suburbs... at least we get a decent amount of wind. When was the last time you sailed at Long Reef again?

Sorry wrong Thread

I have read somewhere that Telstra have to ensure that there is NextG access that matches the stated CDMA coverage areas before they switch off the CDMA network.

The problem with this is that people get CDMA coverage in areas that are in excess of where the stated coverage area is, and thus NextG coverage may not actually match where you can currently get CDMA coverage.

If you really want mobile coverage, rent a satellite phone. I think you can rent them from Optus. If you really want net access (assuming no NextG), the only way I can think of getting it is a two-way satellite service, which is neither cheap or easily transportable.

Hey King

Good luck with the self imposed exile
We see you have been back twice since vowing a 2 month layoff ?

Still with the summer pattern kicking in you'll be spending all your time on the water... lucky you !

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Might help with crowd control as well !!!

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would also do a good job at diverting lightening strikes.

Was there last season, my CDMA worked with car kit......one-two bars of service when on a hill.