Obviously not, but with my recent hardtop install I've noticed that my cell phones are virtually unusable while in the car. I have Sprint and have experienced a T-Mobile phone as well. Haven't tried any other providers.

Any other hardtop owners experience this as well? It seems to be the inbound audio that's not coming through. Outbound audio seems to be okay as the other party can hear me say "hello?" numerous times.

With the softtop, cell phone usage was fine. Very strange, I must say. Also very annoying at times.

 

This is what you do.

- Get a headset
- Plug it up
- Grab phone with left hand
- Stick arm out window


But on a serious note, I've never heard about this issue before.

 

Get rid of the ***** hardtop

 

How about you try a real cell phone service? Not a terrible service like sprint or tmobile.

 

text messaging while driving FTW

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by papa5murf &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This is what you do.

- Get a headset
- Plug it up
- Grab phone with left hand
- Stick arm out window

But on a serious note, I've never heard about this issue before. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Well, surprisingly this actually works. That's how I determined it was the hardtop. Also, if you stick your head out the window a bit, it also works better.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LAS2K &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get rid of the ***** hardtop</TD></TR></TABLE>

True, and I agree. But when your gf complains about it being:
Too cold
Too windy
Too hot
Too noisy
etc.....then the only thing you're NOT getting is the pu$$y. At least I like the way it looks, and it's functional half of the year where I live. Before the top, I was top down when it was over 30 degrees F. I actually have a "Top Always Down" sticker, which looks funny showing through the rear hardtop window.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by envee &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How about you try a real cell phone service? Not a terrible service like sprint or tmobile.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I could....but then I'd have to pay for it. My company pays for mine.

 

You shouldn't be driving and talking on the phone; I wouldn't want friendly s2000 driver to crash. You could also run over some ones grandma. Drive safe!

 

i thought it was made of asbestos

 

so you have to wear a filterd mask and one of those head-to-toe getups when rocking a hardtop now?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondaKyle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You shouldn't be driving and talking on the phone; I wouldn't want friendly s2000 driver to crash. You could also run over some ones grandma. Drive safe! </TD></TR></TABLE>

I know! It's now a primary pull-over-able offense in NJ now too. My gf insists on calling me all the time when I'm on the road. Not only can I not hear anything in the car before, now with the lead hardtop, I get no audio. I hate talking on the phone.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hugo. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so you have to wear a filterd mask and one of those head-to-toe getups when rocking a hardtop now?</TD></TR></TABLE>

fo sho

 

Get a new GF

 

You can send the hardtop and girlfriend over my way. I'll take care of both and you won't have any more issues with phone reception.

 

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well said

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shamoo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I know! It's now a primary pull-over-able offense in NJ now too. My gf insists on calling me all the time when I'm on the road. Not only can I not hear anything in the car before, now with the lead hardtop, I get no audio. I hate talking on the phone. </TD></TR></TABLE>

get a bluetooth compatible radio

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S2KILLA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get a bluetooth compatible radio</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have one, but I'm worried that it will perform the same as my Bluetooth enabled phone in terms of audio. Maybe the reception will be fine, but the car is just too loud.

 

sprint ftl

my company pays for mine also. you should see what i did to my samsung upstage

 

Sprint ftw!

Perhaps its not your service but the device, or just in your head? Try switching it to roaming and see what happens. If they can hear you and your have service, you should be hearing them.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sprint ftw!

Perhaps its not your service but the device, or just in your head? Try switching it to roaming and see what happens. If they can hear you and your have service, you should be hearing them.</TD></TR></TABLE>

It is defineatly the service...i have had multiple phones. The only way i can get service is if i switch to roaming.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sprint ftw!

Perhaps its not your service but the device, or just in your head? Try switching it to roaming and see what happens. If they can hear you and your have service, you should be hearing them.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Weird. How do I switch to Roaming? I have the Blackberry 8830 World Edition.

If I go to Manage Connections, I see the following:
Turn All Connections Off (On/Off selection)
Mobile Network (Sprint PCS, not changeable)
Bluetooth (turned off)
Services Status (I can check the status of the mobile network)
Set Up Bluetooth (I don't use this)
Moble Network Options (see below *)
Bluetooth Options

* Data Services (I can turn on/off)
Mobile Network (Sprint PCS, can't seem to change, but I can "start provisioning" or do a "diagnostics test")
Network Selection mode (Automatic/Home Only, currently set to Automatic)
Network Mode (GSM/1XEV/Global, currently set on 1XEV)

Thanks!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by envee &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How about you try a real cell phone service? Not a terrible service like sprint or tmobile.</TD></TR></TABLE> Couldn't of put it better myself!!

 

i dont know, there should be a roaming option somewhere in your settings...

try google, it's your friend

 

Is the top or side windows tinted?

 

your first mistake was using both sprint and t mobile these are the 2 shitties phone service providers no wonder it didnt work

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsr-2nr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">your first mistake was using both sprint and t mobile these are the 2 shitties phone service providers no wonder it didnt work </TD></TR></TABLE> using sprint alone sucks asssss