"Dana M. Hague" d(dash)m(dash)hague(at)comcast(dot)net wrote in message
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On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 03:14:21 -0800, Richard Riley

Doing it with a PCS phone from a private plane is even legal. The FCC
reg prohibiting cell phone calls from airplanes only covers first
generation analog cell phones...

Where did you get that information? A web search finds much
information about ending the ban, but absolutely nothing about "some"
kinds of cellphones being allowed in aircraft.


PCS phones use a different frequency spread than regular cell phones, and
technically are not considered cell phones. Therefore, no ban on their use
in airplanes.

It is interesting that people who have used them in the air report poor
reception, at higher altitudes with PCS, but not so with conventional cell
phones. Something about the signal polarization being horizontal, or
something. So still, unless you are low and slow, no joy with "air phones"
working. (legally)
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Jim in NC