I would like to find a couple of products that will salow me to use my
cell phone more effectively as a land-line for my home office.  Can
someone help me find these products?

1. The first product would improve reception of my cell phone within
the house; it works well outside, but can be "spotty" when used
indoors.

2. The second product would allow me to adapt my cell phone (a
Motorola V-Phone) so that I can use it like a regular phone.  The
ideal device would be one where I could plug the Motorola into it and
I could used the device like a regular land-line telephone.

Greetings prpro-ga,

I'd be glad to help you with this.

My search has located a highly-rated, well known antenna specifically
designed for the purpose you have suggested. The Yagi directional
antenna focuses transmit and receive signals in a specific direction.
They are best used for fixed locations such as homes, offices, farms
and remote locations trying to reach far away cell sites. I have found
a site that has several different models of Yagi antennas for sale and
in stock. Prices range from $99.95 to $114.95 depending on the type of
antenna and the installation equipment included. The company offering
these products is called AlternativeWirless.com. The exact url to the
antennas is: http://www.altwireless.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=altwire&Category_Code=antYagi

My search on your second need has resulted in a very interesting,
pretty cool product offered by Vox. This device, called a Vox-Link
Cell Phone/Land Line Integrator is exactly what you need! You did not
mention the model of your cell phone, but this Integrator supports
three major brands: Motorola, Nokia and Ericsson. The retail price on
this item is $199.99 but this website has it on sale for $146.44. The
url for this product is:
http://www.twacomm.com/Catalog/Jmp_Vox2/Product_brand.htm?SID=DRGDBGNTBKNN9KL8BX9HSPJU9U3A2TSE

My first search strategy involved using google.com with the following
keywords: cell phone signal antenna
The url for this search was:
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=cell+phone+signal+antenna

My second search strategy involved using google.com with the following
keywords: cell phone land line
The url for this search was:
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=cell+phone+land+line

I hope this helps in your work. If you have a cell phone that isn't in
the list of compatible devices, followup with a clarification request
and I'll do my best to locate another compatible device.

Best regards,

~mosquitohawk-ga

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Request for Answer Clarification by prpro-ga on 19 Nov 2002 11:56 PST

Thanks, mosquitohawk!  My phone is a Motorola V-Series phone; the list
of supported devices for the Vox-Link (which is exactly what I was
seeking!) does not include this product.  I tried to contact Vox, but
their line is disconnected ... ;-(  Any other leads for my phone
"mate"?

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Clarification of Answer by mosquitohawk-ga on 19 Nov 2002 12:44 PST

Unfortunately prpro-ga, Vox2 does not yet support the Motorola
V-series.

They do have a large list of supported phones, and according to their
site are working on new technologies to add in the future. You can
find a list of currently supported phones at
http://www.vox2.com/index.cfm?contentID=189

That is the homepage of the Vox2 technology and also contains links to
retailers who currently sell their product.

I have been unable to locate any other manufacturer of a similar
technology...I'll keep looking, but in the interim, if you're really
wanting to go with this plan, I would suggest purchasing a cellular
phone that is supported. Of course, this adds more $$$ to your plan,
but right now seems to be the only available option.

~mosquitohawk-ga

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Clarification of Answer by mosquitohawk-ga on 19 Nov 2002 12:47 PST

I've emailed Vox2 to try to get more info, will let you know what they say.

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Request for Answer Clarification by prpro-ga on 31 Dec 2002 09:03 PST

Mosquitohawk, did you ever hear from Vox?  I hesitate to try their
stuff because they don't seem to be in biz anymore!

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Clarification of Answer by mosquitohawk-ga on 28 Mar 2003 03:17 PST

I never did hear from them.  I can look into this again for you if you
like, please let me know.

www.metropcs.com "Talk all you want, unlimited local calling" for 35.00 monthly.

visit www.eraza.com and select metropcs

Hello,

Check out this site in regards to adapting a cell phone for land line use:

http://www.phonelabs.com

Doc-N-Talk is the device that will do the trick!

Fred/PB

I found a site that has the Doc-N-Talk for sale. Ez-Living.com

Says that it works with all phones including Nextel, Motorola, Sony
Ericsson, and Nokia


Click on this link
http://ez-living.com/osb/itemdetails.cfm?ID=91
Or if the link does not work then click here and then on the phones section
http://www.ez-living.com 

Here is wha it says
The Dock-N-Talk? allows you to dock your cell phone and use your
normal corded or cordless phones to make and receive your cell phone
calls.  Effectively turns your wireless service into "wired" service
while docked. The Dock-N-Talk can be used in your home, office, dorm
room, weekend home, boat, RV or any other location where cell service
is available.