[Freeswitch-users] Huawei E169 Group Buy

Sun May 13 12:07:03 MSD 2012

Hi Brian,

My understanding (as an outsider) is the US mostly uses 1700MHz and 
1900MHz for UMTS. The E169 doesn't support either of those bands. I 
don't think 2100MHz is used at all in the US. I understand 900MHz 
support is pretty limited. Maybe none of this matters much if 2G support 
is available everywhere. However, it looks like there should be a better 
choice for people in the US. Hua Wei make a huge number of models to 
suit all tastes.

Regards,
Steve

On 05/13/2012 02:39 PM, Brian Foster wrote:
> The Huawei E169 is confirmed to work with mod_gsmopen. Special thanks 
> to Marcus Brown (mzb- on #freedoh) for helping me figure all of this 
> stuff out and for donating a E169, a SIM card, and a virtual machine 
> to run tests.
>
> Steve, understood. As far as I can tell the bands that the E169 
> supports SHOULD cover most of the US carriers that support GSM. Like I 
> said in my last email, it is up to you guys to make sure that it will 
> work in your situation. If it doesn't I'd sell it on ebay, I don't 
> think you'll have a problem getting rid of it.
>
> From: 
> http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/page/Huawei+E169+(E169G,+E169V,+K3520) 
> <http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/page/Huawei+E169+%28E169G,+E169V,+K3520%29>
>
> specifications
>
> Huawei E169
>
> manufacturer: 	Huawei
> model: 	E169
> interface: 	USB 2.0 (A plug)
> GSM frequency bands: 	850, 900, 1800, 1900
> UMTS frequency bands: 	900, 2100
> HSDPA: 	7,2 MBit/s
> HSUPA: 	-
> EDGE: 	236,8 KBit/s
> GPRS: 	57,6 KBit//s
> CSD: 	?
> connector for ext. antenna: 	+ (on some versions covered by housing)
> connector type: 	SMK CRS5001
> internal antenna diversity: 	+
> voice telephony: 	+
> NAND-flashmemory: 	+
> microSD-drive: 	+ (up to 8GB)
> rebranded versions: 	Vodafone K3520
> Vodafone E169V
>
> Also: http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/huawei-e169-modem.html
>
> -BDF
>
>
> On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 1:41 AM, Steve Underwood <steveu at coppice.org 
> <mailto:steveu at coppice.org>> wrote:
>
>     Hi,
>
>     When looking at models of 3G dongles look carefully at whether they
>     support the features you need. This basically comes down to supporting
>     the voice features, and supporting the bands you need in your area.
>
>     Most recent dongles with a Qualcomm chip set (which is most of them)
>     support the voice features needed to work with FS. However, many SIM
>     locked ones have the feature blocked. Unlocked ones should be OK.
>
>     Most dongles now support quad band 2G operation, which covers most of
>     the frequencies ever used for 2G GSM. However, most dongles only
>     support
>     one 3G band. Some support 2 bands. There are, however, several bands
>     used for 3G around the planet. If the dongle you choose doesn't
>     support
>     your local 3G bands, you will only be able to use it for 2G
>     communication. That might be OK. It might not. It depends on your
>     local
>     service offerings. Just beware.
>
>     Steve
>
>     On 05/13/2012 09:49 AM, Brian Foster wrote:
>     >
>     > Fellow freeswitchers,
>     >
>     > I am sending this email out to let you all know that I am
>     setting up a
>     > group buy for the Huawei E169. It should be compatable with
>     > mod_gsmopen, and that will be tested before we go and do a buy. The
>     > reason why there is interest in this particular model is the
>     fact that
>     > it does have an external antenna jack. Otherwise they are fairly
>     close
>     > to the E1550.
>     >
>     > If you are interested, make sure you do your research to make sure
>     > this single will work for you. No refunds. Send an email to
>     > gsmdongle at endigotech.com <mailto:gsmdongle at endigotech.com>
>     <mailto:gsmdongle at endigotech.com
>     <mailto:gsmdongle at endigotech.com>> letting me
>     > know how many you want and the best way to get ahold of you.
>     Deadline
>     > is May 30th to get your requests in.
>     >
>     > There will be no refunds. There will be no markup on price.
>     Buyers are
>     > responsible for shipping. Price range should be $25-35. US/Canada
>     > residents only. Must be 18 years or older. Payment via PayPal only.
>     > Notice will be sent out a few days after May 30th to confirm we have
>     > enough interested and how much each single will be. At that time you
>     > will need to send a payment to the PayPal address. Payments will
>     be in
>     > two stages, the first will be for the product itself, the second
>     will
>     > be for the shipping to your address.
>     >
>     > There needs to be a minimum of 20 dongles ordered before I can go
>     > ahead and buy. Payments need to be collected prior to me going ahead
>     > and buying.
>     >
>     > If you have any questions, email me off list.
>     >
>     > -BDF
>     >
>     >
>
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