Qualcomm
#11
09-09-2007, 03:55 PM
My company uses it for communication only. Not confirmation, companies that don't trust their drivers do that.
I look at it as a usefull tool that can be annoying at times.
#12
09-10-2007, 01:27 AM
The company can also use it to keep check on the engine.Also ,if you pull a reefer,they can pull up on the qualcomm and keep track of the temp.in the trailer.Can tell if you disconnect from trailer also.The company I drive for uses it to send load info and a safety message once a week.Lot easier to communicate with dispatch over it.
#13
09-10-2007, 01:33 AM
Originally Posted by RottsATruckin
My company uses it for communication only. Not confirmation, companies that don't trust their drivers do that.
I look at it as a usefull tool that can be annoying at times. The Qualcomm is used for communication but its also used to record everything that you are doing with the truck. I think your company is selling you a load of who-haa
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#15
09-10-2007, 08:04 AM
Originally Posted by bouncer
Anyone post a picture of one of the units.Does it look/work like a notebook.
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1718/img1149qu6.jpg It's a basically a QWERTY keyboard like you have, with one screen (the newer ones have a bigger screen) that beeps when you type. You can type anything you want to your dispatcher or you can use a pre made message and fill in the blanks... Like your empty call, loaded, directions, routing, fuel stops, etc
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#16
09-10-2007, 08:05 AM
Originally Posted by kona911
Originally Posted by bouncer
Anyone post a picture of one of the units.Does it look/work like a notebook.
 It's a basically a QWERTY keyboard like you have, with one screen (the newer ones have a bigger screen) that beeps when you type. You can type anything you want to your dispatcher or you can use a pre made message and fill in the blanks... Like your empty call, loaded, directions, routing, fuel stops, etc
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#17
09-10-2007, 09:03 AM
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thats too funny kona911 sometimes i want to do that with mine.
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#18
09-10-2007, 11:14 AM
Just wondering why do you have it hanging out your window, there has to be a funny storie there?
Originally Posted by kona911
Originally Posted by bouncer
Anyone post a picture of one of the units.Does it look/work like a notebook.
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1718/img1149qu6.jpg It's a basically a QWERTY keyboard like you have, with one screen (the newer ones have a bigger screen) that beeps when you type. You can type anything you want to your dispatcher or you can use a pre made message and fill in the blanks... Like your empty call, loaded, directions, routing, fuel stops, etc
#20
09-10-2007, 12:48 PM
Originally Posted by Redlight
Just wondering why do you have it hanging out your window, there has to be a funny storie there?
Originally Posted by kona911
Originally Posted by bouncer
Anyone post a picture of one of the units.Does it look/work like a notebook.
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1718/img1149qu6.jpg It's a basically a QWERTY keyboard like you have, with one screen (the newer ones have a bigger screen) that beeps when you type. You can type anything you want to your dispatcher or you can use a pre made message and fill in the blanks... Like your empty call, loaded, directions, routing, fuel stops, etc
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