Intrinsically Safe CDMA Handset

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Flash99

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Geek

#3489 18-Feb-2005 11:31

Is anyone aware of a CDMA handset that is available in NZ that is certified as Intrinsically safe?

Have a GSM option, but would much rather offer CDMA:
http://store.yahoo.net/isnz/exhandy041.html

Cheers

skyplonk

460 posts

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#12954 18-Feb-2005 11:40

I think Motorola use to do a AMPS phone. But I have not seen much in the CDMA Camp. IF there was it would have to be put into PTC first, it would appeal to a very small market in NZ, I do not see it happening in the short term.

Bunty

58 posts

Master Geek

#12955 18-Feb-2005 12:40

unfortuantely there isnt any instrinsically Safe CDMA phones available in NZ currently.

There are a couple of modified Qualcom/Kyocera based devices available in the US but the demand here hasnt justified the cost of developement for NZ.

If you need instrinsic phones GSM is the best bet. They arent cheap though.

Flash99

22 posts

Geek

#12957 18-Feb-2005 12:42

Thanks guys.

Yeah I had seen the Kyo's overseas, surely it wouldn't be too hard to regression test them for NZ?! LOL

Cheers

Bunty

58 posts

Master Geek

#12958 18-Feb-2005 13:45

making it work is the easy part.

....I could probably configure an ECOM 2300 Intrinsic phone to work on Telecoms network in about 5 minutes flat. (well at least for voice & SMS...wap/data might take another 5 mins)

Could be a business for a right minded entrepreneur....secure the distribution rights, gain PTC, sell them and make a profit. ...assuming there's a demand for more than just one or two.