Can you point me to the Verizon resources (online?) that describe -85 poor and over -90 dropped calls?

 

Is there a db meter somewhere on the phone? I'd like to see what I'm getting.

 

Settings, Network.

Besides dBm rating, a factor that is possibly more important is Rx Power. You can see this by dialing ##DEBUG and 1x Engineering. The lower number the better.

 

Not seeing much difference holding with palm vs. single finger on top and bottom. I lose about 5-7 db maybe from upper 70's to low/mid 80's in my house.

 

Link for that information?

 

I called Verizon, they did not have any knowledge of the signal issues. Since I bought it from a local store I have to swap the phone out with them but since they wont have anything until tomorrow or Saturday I am SOL, so switching back to ATT is looking better.

 

Yep. It's supposedly codenamed "Shadow", has a 4.1" inch display and possible HDMI output? HowardForums has some information about it apparently: HowardForums: Your Mobile Phone Community & Resource - Motorola Shadow Pre-Release Thread

 

Can I return the phone and cancel my contract is that allow if I just signed it getting this phone

 

I returned my Droid, within 30 days of starting new service with Verizon. I was charged an ETF, and had to call to get it removed. I only had to pay for time used. This after getting a replacement Droid for reception issues.

 

I am on my 2nd Incredible and so far the call quality is much better. I haven't tested in all situations, but so far it is better. I'm not talking about signal strength because bars mean nothing to me. I have had 6 smartphones in the last 2 years and all varied, but worked whenever I used it.

I will report back later with some final results.

 

Please do, interested in this.

 

Resetting to factory defaults improved my call quality.

 

I too had the same problem the phone would alert me that i had a voicemail and it would not indicate that anyone had called. This is getting frustrating along with Battery life. Other than those two problems the phone is awesome.

 

This is the standard grip and test procedure used in Australia to test reception quality.

Telstra shows mobile phone coverage test process - Next G, Wireless, Coverage, Smartphones, Performance | Telstra Exchange

 

My signal is -100 to -105 at home when holding it. Drops to -93 when I set it down. I've been complaining about signal since I got my Incredible. Verizon just sent me a network extender "on the house!"