Retro Find: Remember these car cell phones from the 1980s?
Archival footage of early cell phones
Updated: 10:03 AM EDT Mar 27, 2023
Ok. Now hit the send button to receive it. Hello, hello, you’re on the speaker phone. Mobile telephones are nothing new but cellular mobile phones are, they’re different from the traditional mobile phone in that the signal comes from *** series of antennas strategically placed around the city instead of one, *** computer automatically switches the caller to the closest antenna as the car moves throughout the city. Currently, there are three antennas in the Douglas Sarpy County area in North Omaha Bellevue and this one in la vista, the major advantage of the cellular phone over the traditional type is its clarity of signal. Well, initially, it’s designed just for the business person that’s on the go and needs to be in touch. But as the price of the phone comes down, I think it really will become *** consumer item. This standard in car cellular phone costs about $700. That’s less than half the cost of the old type mobile phone. The cost does not include installation and monthly service fees in case you’re wondering if you can talk from one cellular phone to another. The answer is yes, I’ve been talking to Tom on this portable model since he left and it works quite well. It costs about $2500 and that’s expensive, you might say. But that all depends on the price you’ll pay for mobility For News. Watch 7 5, I’m Carol.
Retro Find: Remember these car cell phones from the 1980s?
Archival footage of early cell phones
Updated: 10:03 AM EDT Mar 27, 2023
Though it wasn’t hands-free, one of the first cellular car phones debuted in the U.S. in 1985. The innovative technology allowed for a clearer calling experience while sitting behind the driver’s wheel. They were initially designed for the business person on the go. The steep price tag made the technology prohibitive to most consumers.WATCH the video above to find out how the device worked and how much it cost.While new and rare in the ’80s, the smartphone has now become a necessity while traveling. It works as a GPS, entertainment center and (of course) as a phone. There are other tools and gadgets you can use to optimize your commute.Some car accessories have generated buzz on social media for their usefulness and ingenuity. Here are five car essentials that can elevate your drive to the next level. Purse/bag hookCar organizerLeakproof trash canMagnetic car mountSunglasses clip
Though it wasn’t hands-free, one of the first cellular car phones debuted in the U.S. in 1985.
The innovative technology allowed for a clearer calling experience while sitting behind the driver’s wheel. They were initially designed for the business person on the go. The steep price tag made the technology prohibitive to most consumers.
WATCH the video above to find out how the device worked and how much it cost.
While new and rare in the ’80s, the smartphone has now become a necessity while traveling. It works as a GPS, entertainment center and (of course) as a phone. There are other tools and gadgets you can use to optimize your commute.
Some car accessories have generated buzz on social media for their usefulness and ingenuity. Here are five car essentials that can elevate your drive to the next level.
Purse/bag hook
Car organizer
Leakproof trash can
Magnetic car mount
Sunglasses clip
