Additional System Coverage Tips

1. Each cellular system provides unique geographical coverage patterns which have weak signal areas within its boundaries due to topography, man-made structures, etc. Thus, sometimes switching a customer over to the other cellular system provider can make sense in providing better coverage for a customer 5 particular phone use area.
2. Enlist the customer's help in providing cellular system coverage troubleshooting information. Use of the signal strength meter can help provide the information regarding strength of the system coverage where problematic conditions occur.

SPECIFIC PORTABLE COVERAGE TIPS
The portable is more likely to be affected by the strength of the cellular system coverage since it can be carried into more problematic locations (i.e. buildings) and since its output power is lower than the mobile. The antenna is designed for optional performance with the antenna extended. The customer should extend the antenna especially if the following occurs:

a. Signal strength meter shows low signal strength.
b. NS (no service) lights flashes or lights steadily.
c. Weak signal alert is indicated. (series of beeps. call appears in display)