Blu Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I think this was talked of before but I'd like to revisit the subject. Has anyone here actually seen one of these units in use in a Riv or in the very few Reattas that had them from GM? I would like to get one for my Reatta but have a few questions, perhaps the group may be able to provide me with some insight. I have done quite a bit of work on my 89' Reatta this weekend and I am very happy with the results. I installed a compass module with the help of information from this fourm and thanks to Jim Finn for providing me with the module. I also finally got Twilight Sentinel working, if anyone is interested see my next post with regards to details on how to install it. First, if anyone has ANY information whatsoever with regards to where I might find the parts for the cell phone system, please let me know. I have looked in junk yards at Rivs to no avail. I would be interested in prchasing one if anyone has one available. Second, how difficult do you think it would be to activate one of these phones? Might it be impossible? Lastly, It appears that all radios in the Reattas are ready for the cell phone, is this true?Thanks!Blu1989 Blue Reatta, with Blue Interior, 16-way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyByNite Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I've got a nice new to me used sun sensor ready to install. So i am eagerly awaiting your next post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reattadudes Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 if by chance you found one of these cellular phones, it would not be compatable with current digital systems. the older style phones were only analog, and will not work on a digital network. I know from personal experience, as I was one of the last people on the planet with an old style Motorola "brick" phone, and was forced to give it up in 2001. the newer, tiny digital phones have no power or range in comparison to the older "brick" analog phones.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 My 91 had a tele black box in the trunk. Have removed. Have no idea if it was original? Will sell. Is there a part #? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry29-26 Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 ALLTEL still provides anolog service here in Wisconsin. I have a bag phone that I use in my 95 GMC and also works on a 6 volt system in my 29.Terry29-26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyByNite Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 This might help give you an idea what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyByNite Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Part numbers for previous post attachment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry yarnell Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Um, I'm parting a '89 Riv with the factory mobil phone as we speak. Post me off-list and we'll chat.Say, what's wrong (analog) with a brick phone? Mine works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reattadudes Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I would to still use my brick phone. but when the monthly bill was constantly hovering at $1200 per month (ALLTEL), it was time to say goodbye. any companies which still offer analog service make it VERY expensive.wish there was a way to convert the Motorola "brick" to digital. its power is many times greater than the tiny digital phones, and I much prefer the larger size of the "brick". they are quite indestructible as well. left one on the fender of my car hauler, and it flew across six lanes of I-10. when I retreived it, the little green power light was still blinking.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersfield Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I also have a factory ANALOG phone in my 90 Reatta Conv. Very expensive thru Verizon to subscribe, so I have not done so. It WILL work in an emergency as a back up to my digital handheld. All I have to do is dial and give my credit card number. Again, very expensive per minute charge - I haven't had the misfortune of having to use it. Still, it is a little bit of "comfort insurance". <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blu Posted September 1, 2003 Author Share Posted September 1, 2003 WOW, 1200 dollars. That seems steep. I have some place around here that will still offer analog service, as I just recently checked. How many minutes were you using for 1200 dollars a month!ALSO - I belive that only the factory phones from 88 and 89 will interface properly with the Reattas BUM and CRT. If anyone knows otherwise please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reattadudes Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I was using between 2000-3000 minutes per month for $1200. the same minutes with digital run less than $300. however, you get what you pay for! with digital, you get a TINY phone, no wattage, and poor reception. I have decided that the only difference between digital and analog phones is the static. the analog phones will have static until a clearer signal is received, but the digital phone will just drop the call. not really progress at all, just a different kind of static.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry yarnell Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I wasn't aware that analog was dead in portions of the country. Or expensive. Here in Maryland, I pay $7 a month, plus 35¢ a minute for my brick analog phone service. Verizon. I think this issue isn't really Reatta related and should be dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 One of the Reattas on eBay appears to have the telephone - see here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dales90 Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Hi,I did own an 89 Riv with the factory unit. I had it swapped into my car from a friend's 89, we did a deal. Took both cars to the same place, I had her radio cassette repaired, the shop did the swap with both cars side by side.Quite a deal. Email me directly, and I can point you away from some hazzards.Dalegibsonnut@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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