loumeinhart 0 #1 November 7, 2009 I have an old handset Cellular One phone that zips up in a black case. It is powered by 12v and it's tx output is 3watts.. Can I retrofit something like this to get service? Mfctr is Motorola. And yes I have nothing better to do.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tokter 0 #2 November 7, 2009 I think in 2008 all wireless provider shut off their analog service. Not really sure by that description but if it'a an old analog cell phone then you can't get service for it anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #3 November 7, 2009 Quote I have an old handset Cellular One phone that zips up in a black case. It is powered by 12v and it's tx output is 3watts.. Can I retrofit something like this to get service? Mfctr is Motorola. And yes I have nothing better to do.. You're SOL I'm afraid. In early 2008, the mandate to maintain AMPS was lifted. Even the off-shore carriers are digital now. You might find a geek on eBay to buy it off you. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #4 November 7, 2009 Quote Quote I have an old handset Cellular One phone that zips up in a black case. It is powered by 12v and it's tx output is 3watts.. Can I retrofit something like this to get service? Mfctr is Motorola. And yes I have nothing better to do.. You're SOL I'm afraid. In early 2008, the mandate to maintain AMPS was lifted. Even the off-shore carriers are digital now. You might find a geek on eBay to buy it off you. aaawe damn,.....what the hell am i gonna do with my brick thats up in the attic? ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #5 November 8, 2009 Quote Quote Quote I have an old handset Cellular One phone that zips up in a black case. It is powered by 12v and it's tx output is 3watts.. Can I retrofit something like this to get service? Mfctr is Motorola. And yes I have nothing better to do.. You're SOL I'm afraid. In early 2008, the mandate to maintain AMPS was lifted. Even the off-shore carriers are digital now. You might find a geek on eBay to buy it off you. aaawe damn,.....what the hell am i gonna do with my brick thats up in the attic? It would take some work, but you could get a bluetooth headset and modify it so that it works using the hand mic from that. It will look like you're talking on that old POS, but really, its a bluetooth link to the phone on your console."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFWAJG 4 #6 November 9, 2009 If it's a Startack, I know a guy at the Ranch who will take it. He has rebuilt them with tons of parts from other peoples old Startack phones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidB 0 #7 November 9, 2009 Am I just dreaming, drunk, or safe , or do I remember someone here putting up a link to an outfit that will retro-fit your brick with modern digital internals connected to the brick controls? Kind of like the builders that will take the original radio from your 1952 Hupmobile & install modern internals, make it ipod/mpeg ready with external hook-ups for things like disc changers & amps, then have it all work in what looks like a stock AM radio. When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
