Sanyo MM-5600
A note about Sanyo signal strength indicators
I still find people complaining about Sanyo signal strength after they changed the indicators a year ago. If you are wondering why new Sanyo phones show less signal than the older phones, here's why:
Originally Sanyo phones showed full signal strength as long as the signal level was enough to place a call without any problems. This could be anywhere from half the potential signal to full signal standing next to the tower. All other phones at that time showed a more accurate signal reading and most people assumed that Sanyos had better reception. This was not necessarily the case even though Sanyo reception has always been very good. I have to assume that Sprint finally said something to Sanyo to get them to change the indicators beca...
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Originally Sanyo phones showed full signal strength as long as the signal level was enough to place a call without any problems. This could be anywhere from half the potential signal to full signal standing next to the tower. All other phones at that time showed a more accurate signal reading and most people assumed that Sanyos had better reception. This was not necessarily the case even though Sanyo reception has always been very good. I have to assume that Sprint finally said something to Sanyo to get them to change the indicators beca...
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For me, I notice the signal indicator is reading lower... and I have not noticed that much better reception than my Sanyo 4900. I was really looking forward to being able to use my mm5600 somewhere in my apartment other than sitting on the floor by the window, but I guess Sprint's reception in my area just isn't strong enough yet. So annoying when my friends on Verizon come over and can wander my apartment freely with full signal. Oh well... I'm still keeping the phone and sticking with Sprint. Anyone know how to get Sprint to boost signal in the area?
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One thing you can try if you haven't already is set the phone to Sprint Only mode. Settings -> Roaming -> Set Mode then select Sprint. This forces the phone to try to keep the signal longer rather than drop to roaming. Also, if your address falls inside coverage you could go to a Sprint Store or call the Customer Care department and ask to get a trouble ticket made up for signal issues for your area. If you *should* be getting service and you're not the techs will look into working on the closest tower. If you're on the edge of coverage then that ticket is one more voice saying Please put up another tower for this area!
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I've had my 5600 for a month now and I have indeed noticed the signal indicator showing less bars at my house then my vm4500 did. I live in a rural area where signal is normally weak, yet I've only dropped one call w/ my 5600 and that was in my basement/unfinished crawlspace crouched between 2 steel I-beam supports.
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