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Microcap & Penny Stocks : Globalstar Telecommunications Limited GSAT
GSAT 59.91+4.0%3:59 PM EST
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To: David Wiggins who wrote (9901)2/1/2000 8:53:00 PM
From: Rocket Scientist  Read Replies (1) of 29987
 
<Second, we need to get rid of the big antenna. I can think of two ways to do this. The easiest way would be to provide a small jack in the side of
the phone for a portable or car/ship/aircraft mount plug-in Globalstar antenna much like I plug my headphones into my Walkman. Providers could
then sell 'globalstar antennas' as an add-on accessory to all their regular cell phones.>

David, I like this idea a lot. Some months ago I asked QComEngr on the Yahoo thread about it. My premise is that relatively few mobile users will need a G* phone out of reach of a vehicle. Since the vehicle doesn't care (within reason) about the mass and power of the G* equipment, the "spec" for the unit should be a lot easier (cheaper) to meet. I opine that what makes a G* handset expensive is the necessity to work with very limited power and mass in a handheld package. So I agree: many people would be very nicely served by a "G*" phone that works only in cell mode when you're carrying it in your pocket, but, when plugged into your car (or boat, etc), can access the satellite link.

I hope the mighty Q is working on this as we speak...although to tell the truth I'm not too happy with the pricing on the car kits and fixed access units. I believe they should be a lot cheaper relative to the mobile handset price.
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