Hi,
Ericsson supplies also their GSM module called GM12. It is good for SMS
transmission, has a voice channel, but no data connection. Use with good
experiences. Price is moderate (depends on the marketing policy of your
GSM provider).

Regards,
Imre


On Thu, 11 May 2000, Roland Andrag wrote:

> Vladimir, thanks for the research.  About wavecom not wanting to supply OEM
> is very interesting - saw them at a trade fair the other day and they seemed
> very keen and helpful... mmm... Haven't tried purchasing anything yet
> though..
>
> cheers
>  Roland
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Vladimir Farushev <fvlad@KIROV.GRW.RU>
> To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 8:07 AM
> Subject: Re: [OT] Cell Phone Chipset - Interfacing
>
>
> > Hi All!
> >
> > I think using ordinary cell phone is much much cheaper!
> > Look Falcom cheapest GSM modem is about 150USD
> > Wavecom don't want to speak about OEM parts while not 40000units!!!
> > You can buy GSM modem from wavecom (not OEM part) for about 250USD
> > While we can buy Motorola Cell with batery and SIM card for about 80USD
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Vlad
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Barry King <barry@NRGSYSTEMS.COM>
> > To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 7:58 PM
> > Subject: Re: [OT] Cell Phone Chipset - Interfacing
> >
> >
> > > Roland wrote:
> > >
> > > > Wavecom and Falcom.  I would be VERY interested in hearing comments
> from
> > > > others on the list who have used these or other modules in projects.
> > >
> > > I'm pretty sure Wavecom and Falcom are the same.  They make a GSM
> > > modem, which looks like a box modem with AT command set on the RS-232
> > > side, and uses GSM data mode connection to make data calls to another
> > > modem.  These are data only, i.e., I don't think the units can make a
> > > voice call.  And they are GSM, so they won't work in the US.
> > > (Please kick the FCC right... there for not adopting an existing
> > > standard.  But that's ANOTHER story.)
> > >
> > > Another one that my customers are using on GSM is the Siemens M20.
> > > Similar product.
> > >
> > > -Barry.
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