scotto@crash.UUCP (10/25/85)
I had my first chance to use a mobile phone today and I must say I was
impressed.
I had never been close to one, but they seem so easy to use and the
reception was great. I did notice one thing that I didn't understand
that seems annoying if nothing else. While we were listening, (on a
speakerphone) it seemed that the persons voice would always be clear,
but would vary in volume. I am sure we never left the "cell" we started
the call with because we were never more than 4 miles from the only
transmitter in the area. Any ideas?
Also, I understand each area has it's own database. The person I was
with is based out of Los Angeles, and had to "log on" in San Diego. He
was greeted with "Welcome to the San Diego cellular network". I tried
to call the Los Angeles number and was greeted with "I'm sorry, the
mobile number you have dialed is unavailable or in another area". It
all seemed to work without a flaw. Does anyone know if the prices for
air time will ever come down?
---Scott O'Connell crash!scotto@ucsd - or - crash!scotto@nosc
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