Therefore, it's important that you carefully read everything. Compared to Ericsson's usual GSM series, the Satellit series is produced in an extremely small edition, which makes it very rare today. If you are a collector of Ericsson, take the opportunity now to expand your collection with something that is truly out of the ordinary. Ericsson R290 Satellite (PROTOTYPE P1F). Condition: Very good condition for it's age, almost like new (See pictures).
Revision: PROTOTYPE'WORLD' - P1F - PRELIMINARY sixth version of the first round. Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom. Manufacturing date: 2000 week 09. Network Standard: 900 Mhz & Globalstar.
Weight: 0,45kg (Total weight including packaging). The R290, which was manufactured in the UK, was launched in limited quantities at the end of 1999 and larger volumes were ramped up at the beginning of 2000. It was capable of supporting data and fax communications at 9.6 kbps in GSM mode and was "prepared for" 7.2 kbps in satellite mode. In a similar manner to GSM roaming, the R290 only required one subscription for both cellular and satellite usage.
Users could select the most appropriate setting for their needs. Ericsson expected that the first users of satellite phones would be professionals on the move. Additionally, a fixed'data' unit, resembling a micro Ericsson base station, was also produced using the same technology.
In February 2002, Globalstar filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The company was restructured and continues to exist.It had numerous issues with its first satellite network with the premature failure of several in-orbit satellites. If this item is functionally tested, it is always clear from the ad exactly which functions has been tested.
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This is vintage equipment, which means they are often made before 80s-90s. Electronic items that is made before the 1980s-1990s is very sensitive and requires special care. You must have basic knowledge about the use and servicing of the equipment.
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