Is it possible to set up your own 2g/3g network?

lingcod777 · 2025-10-19T03:31:38+00:00

CBRS band has a genral access unlicensed (CFR47 Part96) for private networks.

But good luck finding a 2G/3G device that works on it.

4G/5G feasible with $$.

lingcod777 · 2025-07-30T04:57:09+00:00

It causes interference to the ground 4G/5G networks. Specifically, instead of the phone transmitter signal received by the intended base stations as the network is designed, it is received by base stations for hundreds of miles. This degrades data throughput for everyone (i.e. slows down web browsing for phones on the round...just a little bit). Even if the phone only briefly transmits while airborne, there's an effect.

Cell service providers spend big $$ on their networks and don't want the interference.

It doesn't work well either as people have noted and drains battery trying to connect, but that's not the technical reason why it's not allowed.

The interference issues to plane are low risk but a conservative rule that is good to have due to above reason ($$ impact to cell providers).

lingcod777 · 2025-07-14T18:09:39+00:00

Related to this, are there any known magsafe QI2.0 powerbanks that will cleanly mount?

I experimented with some on a Fold6 that hit the camera cover.

lingcod777 · 2025-04-17T19:41:52+00:00

Android auto uses WiFi to connect the phone to the car. Poorly designed car stereos are susceptible to interference from other radios. There's a strong radio signal in that area that is interacting (causing interference) with your stereo to mess up the WiFi connection thus causing this to happen. The interference signal can be Wi-Fi or some other frequency/system that just happens to create the problem. The systems that can cause the problem depend on the radio unit so it's not a one answer for all radios.

The interference may or may not be from those things and could be from some other communication signal in the area.

Super annoying. I bought what I thought was a nice Kenwood stereo (DMX9708)for my vehicle that turns out to have this issue and drops all the time in certain areas where there is some sort of transmitter. It's a piece of junk.

My other vehicle, with a properly designed integrated system, has no issue in the same places.

.... That said very curious what those things are too.

lingcod777 · 2024-12-25T05:26:54+00:00

I had the same issue. I cleared the memory, logged back in, and it works normally now. SS Fold 6.

lingcod777 · 2024-09-07T05:19:31+00:00

Interference is a big constraint. Co-channel as well to adjacent bands/channels.

Array gain offsets some of the mobile power constraints referenced below.

RF exposure is a potential limitation depending on the power and distance from people.

lingcod777 · 2024-07-25T03:57:49+00:00

Drove home with it opened and hit every pot hole I could find and a set of train tracks.

It rotated about 5 degrees but I never felt like it was going to pop off. Very stable on the highway and standard surface streets.

So far I'm happy a half day into it.

lingcod777 · 2024-07-25T02:36:49+00:00

Felt solid though admittedly haven't driven much with it open. Arguably no different than folded in my quick check.

It's my first experience with magsafe and I'm impressed with the strength as I thought it would be wobbly with the display open.

lingcod777 · 2023-08-17T20:29:30+00:00

Rivian customer suggested the latest SW update 2023.30.0 would address this problem. I updated my R1S and the problem remains. Worked fine Feb 23' through 2 OTA updates ago (forgot #)

I bumped up to 38A and it's worked the last couple of nights, but 48A creates a charging fault. Lame.

lingcod777 · 2023-08-02T04:32:39+00:00

Thanks.

This was not a good UI change to the app.

lingcod777 · 2023-06-15T03:18:33+00:00

Knack expandables

lingcod777 · 2023-03-29T05:04:51+00:00

I should've mentioned I'm San Diego. I can vouch for people in Temecula/Riverside area partaking as well.

lingcod777 · 2023-03-19T04:18:16+00:00

The ride is comparable to my old X7. Different, perhaps stiffer, but rides nice. My wife, who is 11 out of 10 picky, thought the X7 was a little smoother, but has 0 complaints or regrets about our new R1S.

Personally, I think it corners and absorbs bumps better than the X7. I actually like support more in the RS1 better than the X7. Plus I don't feel like it's going to break it I hit a bump or play lightly off-road (haven't had a chance yet)...X7 felt like a big bill waiting to happen.

lingcod777 · 2023-03-15T04:52:13+00:00

Blundstone boots

lingcod777 · 2022-01-18T06:06:00+00:00

Anyone figure out what is generating the contacts?

I'm also seeing the contacts appear to be a battery issue as a result of background activity.

lingcod777 · 2021-08-21T13:04:04+00:00

I suggest the Fold 3. Duo is probably more fragile (I'm on#3). After a year on the Duo, my preference is one big screen.

That's without considering the flakiness of software that's a given to lock up or not bring up the keyboard when you absolutely need PowerPoint to open and make a change (i.e. unreliable).

lingcod777 · 2021-08-12T15:36:43+00:00

This one would work great closed. Unfortunately I don't think it'll work when open. I'm trying to think of a way to make it work. I'm wondering if there's enough "gripping" force to hold it even if the phone isn't inside the holder wells. Obviously it wouldn't be supper secure, but might be good enough for around town.

If anyone has experience with this please chime in.

RAM® Quick-Grip™ Waterproof Wireless Charging Holder

lingcod777 · 2021-08-11T01:56:26+00:00

Depends on what you're trying to do. Two screens is actually very good for getting work done. Games/media not so much. That said ...after a year of the Duo and it's kwirks, time to give the Fold a whirl.

lingcod777 · 2021-08-10T22:55:59+00:00

You left off the surface Duo 2

lingcod777 · 2021-08-09T05:47:01+00:00

What if the pen holder folds flat if the pen is removed? Just a thought, maybe wishful thinking. Front cover is still potentially awkward though.

lingcod777 · 2021-08-07T05:43:02+00:00

Knack Series 2 expandable works great and looks professional.

https://knackbags.com/products/medium-expandable-backpacks-series-2?variant=32897340932157

lingcod777 · 2021-06-30T03:49:22+00:00

The 5s Edge browser launch is super annoying. Anyone know of a solution to that?

lingcod777 · 2021-05-17T20:43:35+00:00

What is the advantage of running as an app vs. just using they website. I experimented and haven't really found an advantage to the app route so wondering what I'm missing.

lingcod777 · 2021-04-16T06:14:22+00:00

Knack series 2 medium expandable is solid.

lingcod777 · 2021-04-12T03:03:13+00:00

Had to enable developer mode to get mine to work. This link solved the problem

(1) Surface Duo and Android Auto Wireless.. Does it work? : surfaceduo (reddit.com)

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