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    Adding EVDO to a CF-29

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Eric K, Mar 2, 2008.

  1. Eric K

    Eric K Newbie

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    OK, I've searched the threads, but didn't find an answer.

    I'm currently using a Pantech PX-500 EVDO card in a PCMCIA slot, but I can't close the cover.

    I want to add an internal EVDO (Sprint) modem to my CF-29ETKGZKM. I've seen the modem cards on eBay, but they do not include the antenna, etc. and my CF-29 doesn't have the antenna. Is it reasonably possible?

    I'm currently using a Pantech PX-500 card in a PCMCIA slot, but I can't close the cover.
     
    Eric K, Mar 2, 2008
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  2. pappy42

    pappy42 Notebook Evangelist

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    EK,
    I use the S720 in a PCMCIA slot. Can't close the door on that one either. I would love to have an internal one that would work with everything buttoned up.

    There are a lot of knowledgeble and helpful folks on this site, and sooner or later they will come up with something that will make us say "why didn't I think of that?".
     
    pappy42, Mar 3, 2008
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  3. ZeroFlight

    ZeroFlight Notebook Evangelist

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    You might try searching for the kit. If I remember correctly, doesn't include the antenna or modem itself but does have everything else to hook it up internally where it normally goes - above the battery. CF-WEW29006A (might find the 29006 too). The modem is EM5625S. These are all panasonic part numbers but someone else may know a different solution like a card that doesn't stick out the door.
     
    ZeroFlight, Mar 3, 2008
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  4. kingstu

    kingstu Notebook Consultant

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    Take a look at sierra wireless cards. a lot of them you can close the pc card door They come with a detachable antenna
     
    kingstu, Mar 3, 2008
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  5. gratefuldeadbolt

    gratefuldeadbolt Notebook Guru

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    I might still have a sierra 555 aircard sitting around somewhere, works faster than dialup - just not as fast as the newest sierra cards. It fits in the CF-28 and you can keep it there with the port door closed with the antenna off. I actually was able to stow the antenna in the bay as well, with the door closed, for storage. I was planning on using it and finding the proper antenna fitting to re-route the antenna somewhere else, but now I am using a USB aircard. I imagine it would work on the 29's as well.

    EDIT - hmmmm, now that I think about it I may reconsider re-using the sierra 555 card again now that I did a quick search and found that external antennas are available, never really looked before now... 555 cards are available for cheap on *Bay.

    Quick google for "sierra 555 external antenna" found this:

    http://www.alternativewireless.com/sierra-air-card/sierra-air-card-300-350-550-555-750.html

    Perhaps I should do this Mod after all!

    Only problem, after I add the second SMA jumper for WIFI , along with the existing GPS and WIFI on LCD, and possible SMA for in vehicle GPS (even better reception), I think I am running out of antenna room!!!!!
     
    gratefuldeadbolt, Mar 4, 2008
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