ccoprfm@prism.gatech.edu (Monte Freeman) (01/10/91)
Pat,
Some time ago there was quite a bit of discussion here about
cellular telephones. One of the things that was mentioned was special
codes that the cellular phone retailer/installer could enter on the
phone to find out various pieces of information about it and/or change
that information.
At the time, I didn't follow the discussion too closely since I
didn't own a cellular phone. Well, that has changed now. I am now the
proud(?) owner of an OKI Products hand-held cellular phone. What I
need to know is if you or one of the Telecom readers can provide me
with the code(s) for this particular telephone.
I know that one exists, because earlier today I took the phone to a
repair shop. I accidentally LOCKED the phone, and didn't remember the
UNLOCK code. I told the technician my problem. He turned the phone
on, held down the RCL and MENU keys at the same time, and then keyed
in a nine or ten digit sequence of numbers on the keypad. This string
of numbers started with about six zero's, but he was going so fast
that I couldn't keep up with him.
Naturally, he refused to give me the code he used, mumbling
something about copyright laws and professional ethics. Personally, as
long as the phone belongs to me, I see no reason why I shouldn't be
allowed to look at any portion of it I want to. If that includes the
configuration information, so be it. If I screw it up, then I should
have to pay to have it put back in working order again. But I digress
here. We could debate this subject for quite some time I expect.
Anyway, if you or anyone else could help me out with this it would
be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Monte Freeman
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, 30332
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[Moderator's Note: Here's your message. Maybe someone will send us the
details on this specific phone. As you may know, I fully favor the
right of cell phone owners to program their own instruments in a
lawful manner to cut expenses when roaming or changing numbers, etc. PAT]