The Ultimate RECOMMENDED Radio Thread

[BillTheCat]

As a newbie here at XDAdev, it took me a while to figure out which radio would work best for my area. The responses are usually 'experiment until you find the right one'. That's both time consuming and frustrating.

I have compiled a spreadsheet (link below) for those of us who have experimented in our own home/primary usage area to share with the community which radio ROMs work best. This way we can point users to the radio(s) that are most suitable for their device, ROM and market.

Please submit your information based on the below fields. I will transcribe it to the spreadsheet, and we here can use this as a reference to point new users and those upgrading to this resource so they may determine for themselves which radio ROMs work best for their machine, and their area.

Please state:
Device
ROM version
Build
Source
Radio
Carrier
State
Country
Zip
Rating (1-5)
Comments (if any)

The spreadsheet is here: CLICKY (http://www.gothammarketing.com/files/WM/WMradios.htm)

NOTE: I have included Microsoft's "spreadsheet functionality" in the file so that you may sort the file based on parameters you feel are best for your needs. If you receive an ActiveX dll warning, it is because your browser is trying to load the MS Office component to support the sorting function. Either allow it or not, but it is NOT a virus. Depending on how you view MS products, that is. :D

Please Email or PM your information to me for inclusion.

I will do my best to update the spreadsheet at least every couple weeks, or more frequently as time permits.

[slovoflud]

really don't take offense and want to contribute. Because i'm having the best battery life out of my device right now.

I'm on Jack's V2.1 Full

Device MDAIII
ROM version Jack's V2.1 FULL
Build 19700.jack's V2
Source
Radio 1.65.14.06
Carrier BITE
State
Country Lithuania
Zip
Rating (1-5) 5
Comments Bluetooth allways on, used with incar handsfree, about 20-30 mins of talk per day. 3G off. about 20 mins of WIFI connection at home, about 20 mins of music. that takes about 20-30 % of my battary. When in standy mode left overnight (say 7-8 hours, BT on) it uses 3-4%

[SouthernLuke]

Please state:
Device: AT&T Tilt
ROM version: 3.55.502.1 WWE - 6/18/08
Build: Shogunmarks Death BE
Source: ?
Radio: 1.58.25.17
Carrier: AT&T
State: Georgia
Country: USA
Zip: 31701
Rating (1-5) 5
Comments (if any) 5 bars @ home, quick gps fix, easy 3G/H connections in Atlanta

[scotchua]

Please state:
Device: AT&T Tilt
ROM version: garmins dk1.2
Build:
Source: ?
Radio: 1.65.17.56
Carrier: AT&T
State: Alaska
Country: USA
Zip: 99901
Rating (1-5) 4
Comments (if any) Solid across the board, reception, gps, and battery life. Still not the battery life i've experienced with the old wm6.1 radios though.

[whk]

Please state:
Device: AT&T Tilt
ROM version: See signature line
Build: Shogunmarks Death 4.1
Source: ?
Radio: See signature line
Carrier: AT&T
State: Texas
Country: USA
Zip: 76542
Rating (1-5) 5
Comments (if any) 5 bars @ home, quick gps fix, easy 3G/H connections in Central Texas - This ROM and radio are the bomb - perfect. I get a GPS lock in 30 seconds or less. Battery life is acceptable - I have about 30-40 percent left on battery at the end of the day.

Note: you CANNOT run TOMTOM on battery for long (I get probably 2-3 hours tops) as it kills the battery quick.

[bimmerd00d]

Since i use Linux and Firefox, someone will have to add this in for me.

Please state:
AT&T Tilt
Dutty's Apr 29 19588/19500
1.65.17.56
AT&T
Texas
USA
75034/75013
5

GPS lock from my desk that's never been possible before! I generally leave the wifi on most of the day, don't really use it much but it's on. Bluetooth is on, and i'd say i make/take about 10-15 calls a day at 5min a piece and end up with about 60% by bedtime. I do have a Seidio battery, whatever the one that fits in the stock battery cover is. Calls are clear, bluetooth is the same (if that changes with radio), no more signal bars than before with the NEON 1.58, but GPS is a LOT faster.


whk! my girlfriend's family lives about 30mi northwest of your zip code. Evant, TX. Small world!

[jip]

Please state:
Device: HTC P4550
ROM version: Garmin.DK.1.2
Build: OS 5.2.19588 BUILD 19588.1.1.4
Source: ?
Radio: 1.58.25.17
Carrier: Claro
State: Buenos Aires
Country: Argentina
Zip: 1609
Rating (1-5) 4
Comments (if any) Battery life is so so - I have about 20-30 percent left on battery at the end of the day.

[zeezee]

Device:ATT Tilt
ROM version:ROMeOS v3
Build:19214.1.0.4
Source:CE OS v5.2.19214
Radio:NIKI 1.58.21.23
Carrier:T-Moblie
State:Washington
Country:US
Zip:98408
Rating (1-5):5
Comments (if any):3 days with BT on constantly, 1.8-2 intermittent wifi w/ BT

[eknutson]

Device: AT&T Tilt
ROM version: Windows Mobile 6.1 AKU 1.0.4 Build 19214
Build: Death 4.1
Source: CE version: 3.55.502.1
Radio: See signature line
Carrier: AT&T
State: Minnesota
Country: USA
Zip: 55044
Rating (1-5) 5
Comments (if any) 4 bars at home, good gps fix, and easy 3G/H connections in south / south west / south east twin cities area. Battery life is great, about 40 to 50 percent left on battery at the end of the day, sometimes easily go 2 days. Camera works ;)

[drokkon]

Device Tilt
ROM version L26_KaiserDiamond_V9
Build 19214.1.0.4
Source 5.2.19214
Radio 1.58.25.17
Carrier AT&T
State CO
Country USA
Zip 80918
Rating (1-5) 4
Comments Not as impressed with this radio as the 65 radios on Dutty's ROMs. The ROM certainly has battery issues, so I'm not sure that the radio has anything to do with it. Great reception, no dropped calls, lightning fast GPS fix.[/QUOTE]

[Kraize]

Device: AT&T Tilt
ROM version: Gullum's ThrottleDiamond
Build: 19213
Source: 5.2.19213
Radio: 1.58.25.17
Carrier: AT&T
State: California
Country: USA
Zip: 95377
Rating (1-5): 5
Comments (if any): Impressed with the smoothness of ThrottleLauncher at 20fps :D

[met3ora]

Device: AT&T Tilt
ROM version: Death v3.5 (still the fastest and greatest)
Build: Unknown
Source: Unknown
Radio: 1.58.25.17
Carrier: AT&T
State: Massachusetts
Country: USA
Zip: 01772
Rating (1-5): 4
Comments (if any): Reception and GPS excellent, battery not so much.

It would be helpful if the list was automatically sorted by radio, since I use Firefox I can't sort them easily without going over to IE... Which I hate doing :(.

edit: Oh, and individual ratings for each thing would be great, like Battery: 1-5, Reception: 1-5, GPS, would make this even better! Thanks for your contribution.

[zPacKRat]

Device: AT&T Tilt
ROM version: Leo's v9 (come back Leo!!!)
Build:
Source: 3.55.502.1
Radio: 1.65.20.29
Carrier: AT&T
State: California
Country: USA
Zip: 92065
Rating (1-5): 5
Comments (if any): I loved Leo's v9 except for the battery life and gps fix time, then after a recommendation in the other ultimate radio thread I tried 1.65.20.29 and am loving my tilt even more now. Battery life is improved by about 20% or so and gps fix time is under a minute from reset.

[kristoff_sz]

Device: HTC TyTN II
ROM version: Garmin.DK.1.2
Build:19588.1.1.4
Source: Link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=404276)
Radio: 1.65.17.56
Carrier: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Carrier (Era GSM :P)
State: Mazowieckie
Country: Poland
Zip: 02-776
Rating (1-5) 4,7
Comments (if any): Battery life is good, i have like 25% at the end of the day.
Reception is great! Strong signal in closed areas.
Can catch GPS fix in my company inside the building! Great impovment.
GPS outside working fantastic.
City: Warsaw

[redbandana]

very smart thread to create so many people ask, "whats the best radio?" Thanks for creating this.

[schizo]

If would be more perfect, if it also includes details:
- Radio signal reception (RX Level bar?)
- Call quality (Sounds clarity, successful call rate, drop call?)
- GPS Fix (In how many seconds?)
- Battery Life (Assuming full charge in the morning, how much battery left after 1 day usage, please specify your usage pattern)

I will testify, if it's in this format also

[YettaVR6]

how the heck are you people getting <1 minute GPS locks, and indoors even?!?. I'm running Leo's V9 with 1.65.20.29 and it takes me several tries to get a GPS lock outdoors. I tried it yesterday with MSN live search, outside in the wide open. It timed out the first two times, and then finally got it the third time after about 2 minutes.

[scotchua]

how the heck are you people getting <1 minute GPS locks, and indoors even?!?. I'm running Leo's V9 with 1.65.20.29 and it takes me several tries to get a GPS lock outdoors. I tried it yesterday with MSN live search, outside in the wide open. It timed out the first two times, and then finally got it the third time after about 2 minutes.

Use GPS Test to acquire a signal first before you open your map program. It makes all the difference in the world. There is a cab for it in my signature.

[BillTheCat]

If would be more perfect, if it also includes details:
- Radio signal reception (RX Level bar?)
- Call quality (Sounds clarity, successful call rate, drop call?)
- GPS Fix (In how many seconds?)
- Battery Life (Assuming full charge in the morning, how much battery left after 1 day usage, please specify your usage pattern)

I will testify, if it's in this format also

Good points, and if we can figure out a way to include this in a sensible way, I'm all for it. Problem is some things can't be qualified, necessarily. The problem is call quality is subjective to many people, and GPS fix depends greatly on how long since it was last used, and other variables. Same with battery life, where it's dependent on use.

Let's keep the dialog open on your idea, but for the moment, the KISS principle is probably going to serve us best. We don't want to overdo the plumbing. :D

[AllTheWay]

Good points, and if we can figure out a way to include this in a sensible way, I'm all for it. Problem is some things can't be qualified, necessarily. The problem is call quality is subjective to many people, and GPS fix depends greatly on how long since it was last used, and other variables. Same with battery life, where it's dependent on use.

Let's keep the dialog open on your idea, but for the moment, the KISS principle is probably going to serve us best. We don't want to overdo the plumbing. :D

Maybe add a poll to the 1st post :)

[cyndication]

Device: AT&T Tilt
ROM version: Leo's v9
Build:
Source: 3.55.502.1
Radio: NEON 1.65.24.36
Carrier: AT&T
State: Florida
Country: USA
Zip: Orlando
Rating (1-5): 4

I have yet to get my GPS to work (not just with this radio, period). But call quality is good, text msgs are fine, I received only 2 calls so far but I don't seem to be missing any. Battery life looks good though I am off a fresh charge so I will post an update later.

[ilos]

Device:HTC P4550 ( V1615)
ROM version:NoThrills WM 6.1 FRA *French* V3
Build:build 19202.1.0.0
Source:CE OS v5.2.19202
Radio:NEON 1.65.24.36
Carrier:SFR
State:Lyon
Country:France
Zip:69800
Rating (1-5):5
Comments (if any):4 bars @ home , clear audio ( phone and music ), 1h of music with bluetooth headset 7% of battery was take.GPS not tested. I think all NEON radio give a good battery life :)

it's possible to put this thread as sticky ? thanks in advance ^^

[The Reaper]

Device : HTC TYTN 2
ROM version: 3.29.707.0 WWE
Build:
Source :
Radio : 1.65.16.25
Carrier: Airtel
State: Karnataka
Country: india
Zip: 560064
Rating (1-5) 5
Comments (if any): Good signal reception and really good GPS. Battery lasts for around 2 days on moderate usage.

[msm718]

:confused:
What radios can I use with the at&t stock ROM? I'm in the metro Atlanta area.

Device: AT&T Tilt
ROM version: AT&T Stock ROM (1.62.502.0)
Build: 18128.0.4.4
Source: at&T
Radio: 1.27.14.09
Carrier: AT&T
State: Atlanta
Country: USA

[DarkDvr]

Device: Tilt
ROM version: Dutty's April27 6.1 ROM
Build:
Source:
Radio: 1.65.20.29
Carrier: AT&T
State: CA
Country: USA
Zip: 92627
Rating (1-5): 4
Comments (if any): Excellent, fastest GPS fix I've seen. Under a minute after a reset. About 10-20 seconds when used recently.
Battery life sucks - played a pretty simple online game through HSDPA (warspear-online.com), battery went from 82% to 21% within 10 minutes. Hopefully I'll find a radio that can stand the use of HSDPA.

[iXiR]

Device: TyTN II
ROM version: ROMeOS v3.5
Build:5.2.19214 (Build 19214.1.0.40
Source: ?
Radio: 1.65.24.36
Carrier: KPN
State: Overijssel
Country: Netherlands
Zip: 7425
Rating (1-5): 5
Comments: Good signal strength and battery life (15 to 20% a day, normal use). Quick GPS fix (about 20 sec).

[thedogger]

AT&T in California
ROM: Dutty's WM6.1 WWE 24MB Custom
Radio: 1.58.16.27

65% after one day: 20 minutes on the phone, 15 minutes internet browsing over 3G, 15 minutes on Wifi, 2 hours reading an ebook, brightness set to about 2/3 of max

GPS Cold Start in about 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes
GPS Warm Start about 20 seconds

[Synssins]

Device: AT&T Tilt
ROM version: Windows Mobile 6.1 AKU 1.0.4 Build 19214
Build: Death 4.1
Source: CE version: 3.55.502.1
Radio: See signature line
Carrier: AT&T
State: Minnesota
Country: USA
Zip: 55044
Rating (1-5) 5
Comments (if any) 4 bars at home, good gps fix, and easy 3G/H connections in south / south west / south east twin cities area. Battery life is great, about 40 to 50 percent left on battery at the end of the day, sometimes easily go 2 days. Camera works ;)

Heh.
ROM version: Windows Mobile 6.1 AKU 1.0.4 Build 19214
Build: L26 Build 9
Source: CE version: 3.55.502.1 WWE
Radio: 1.65.24.36 (NIKI)
Carrier: AT&T
State: Minnesota
Country: USA
Zip: 55076
Rating (1-5) 5
Comments: Battery life is stellar. Lasting 2-3 days easily under constant use. BT, Calls, Internet are all rock solid. In no/poor signal areas, battery consumption goes up a bit, but as soon as I get good signal, it goes back to normal. I have seen 4 days on one charge with this radio/rom.

And I am in Inver Grove Heights eknutson.

[dewydewy]

Device:HTC TYTNII
ROM version:ROMeOS v3
Build:19214.1.0.4
Source:CE OS v5.2.19214
Radio:Neon 1.58.25.17
Carrier:Rogers
State:NS
Country:Canada
Zip:b3k2z5
Rating (1-5):5
Comments (if any):

The best radio works for me in Atlantic Canada. I will report another version coz I have upgraded to ROMeos v3.5 and Neon's 1.65.24.36

[dewydewy]

Updated


Device:HTC TYTNII
ROM version:ROMeOS v3.5
Build:19214.1.0.4
Source:CE OS v5.2.19214
Radio:Neon 1.65.24.36
Carrier:Rogers
State:NS
Country:Canada
Zip:b3k2z5
Rating (1-5):4-5
Comments (if any):

Unlike the immediate connection of radio 1.58.25.17, this radio is somehow taking a little bit time to configure itself and settle down the signal after I flash the rom or hard reset the device.

Yet it will enable a great phone signal after 2-3 minutes. As well, I sorta feel that GPS signal is wider and quicker catching than 1.58.25.17 radio.

Thus I would stay with the new radio for a while.

[edbutler]

Device:ATT Tilt
ROM version:Hyperdragon IIIs
Build:19965.1.2.3
Source:CE OS v5.2.19965
Radio:Emonster 1.71.09.01
Carrier:AT&T
State:Michigan
Country:US
Zip:48066
Rating (1-5):5
Comments (if any):Been on it for 24hours and everything working flawlessly. Some report Battery problems but I have none! GPS is outstanding, I have bluetooth on all the time, GPS use about 45 minuets a day averge. normal phone use and maybe 10 to 20 minuets internet use via 3G< I can even watch TV via 3g which was hard and choppy with the 1.65 radio. So far the best Radio for me is Emonster 1.71.09.01

[daheufster]

Device: HTC Kaiser (uk version)
ROM: version L26_Kaiser Diamond_V9
Build: 19214.1.0.4
Source: 5.2.19214
Radio: 1.71.09.01
Carrier: KPN
State
Country: The Netherlands (Holland)
Zip: 3071
Rating: (1-5) 3
Comments: reverting back to radio 1.65.16.25 for a better signal strenght.

[hetspookje]

Please state:
Device HTC TyTn II
ROM version 3.29.404.0 NLD
Build 19212.1.0.3
Source HTC
Radio 1.65.17.56
Carrier Vodafone
State
Country Netherlands
Zip
Rating (1-5) 2
Comments (if any) Poor reception 2/5 and many times disconnected, poor GPS fix 5 min, better battery live than before, WiFi and Bluetooth is ok.

[jtoyz2]

Please state:
Device ATT Tilt
ROM version Romeo 4.1
Build
Source
Radio emos
Carrier ATT
State CA
Country USA
Zip 94602 The Bay Raiders Nation Baby
Rating (1-5) 5
Comments (if any) I was using DK Final with emos Radio for a day and the battery is horrible 2 horus and it drain 22percent man ridiculous...so i switched to Romeos 4.1 Rom and its great 4hrs now and it only drain 8 percent...gps works great...and i get one or two more bars in areas where i usually get one bar...great stuff

[profjekyll]

Hi. Has anyone got any experience for which radio they like best in UK on Orange?

My priorities are as follows...

1) Half decent phone / internet reception
2) Quick GPS lock
3) Good battery life (this is still fairly important!)

Thanks... if you have any pointers that would be great / save me the work!

Hungover thanks in advance...

James


Device MDAIII
ROM version L26 V9
Carrier Orange
Country UK

[theclear]

Device: HTC Kaiser (uk version)
ROM: version L26_Kaiser Diamond_V9
Build: 19214.1.0.4
Source: 5.2.19214
Radio: 1.71.09.01
Carrier: KPN
State
Country: The Netherlands (Holland)
Zip: 3071
Rating: (1-5) 3
Comments: reverting back to radio 1.65.16.25 for a better signal strenght.
i didn't find any problems with this one , reception 4, perfomance 4, BT 3, Wi-Fi 4, battery 5+,I was using the same rom

[iceman4357]

mods please make sticky

[DarkDvr]

Device: ATT Tilt
ROM version: ROMEOS 4.1, Hyperdragon
Radio: emos (71)
Carrier: AT&T
State: CA
Country: USA
Rating (1-5) 3

Good radio, but I noticed increased battery drain (I'd say about 20% more than other radios). Also, call quality is really bad - often voice becomes to cut out, people start hearing static on my end, etc.

Reverting back to 65.

[yardie.spike]

Device:TYTN II
ROM version; Yardie 2.1 Lite
Build: 19212.1.0.3
Source:
Radio:1.58.25.17
Carrier: OrangeUK
County: Devon
Country: UK
Rating (1-5)5

This radio has the best reception and battery life is fantastic for EU users, some reception issues with certain states in USA. Not the fastest on GPS cold and hot start but still quick enough. Would Recommend!

[MortNoire]

The spreadsheet is here: CLICKY .... well it might be, but as I am using linux and firefox the site wont load for me (and others like me) can ther be a site provided foor all users (so not browser/platform dependent) but clean code as http was intended too before MS raped that as well ;-)

[theclueless]

Device: TYTN II
ROM version: ROMeOS v4.21
Build: 20273
Radio: 1.65.17.56
Carrier: T-Mobile
State: Illinois
Rating: 4

This is THE only radio I can use with mediocre cell reception and get a location lock with GPS. I cant lock onto a single satellite with other radio :mad:

[PostDeals]

Device:AT&T Tilt
ROM version; 3.29.707.0 WWE
Build: 20273.1.3.3
Source:
Radio:1.71.09.01
Carrier: AT&T
Country: USA - Southeast
Rating (1-5): 4

Very good signal, battery life is OK but only one problem, for some reason on POP3 I am unable to send email, I can receive email but can't send. Exchange email is fine for in and out but my own personal domain email I can only receive can't send. I am moving to 1.65 to fix that issue. Anyone else faced this?

[relbini]

Device: HTC Kaiser
ROM Version: ROMeOS v4.21
Build: 20273
Radio: 1.65.17.56
Carrier: Vodafone
Country: Portugal - Lisbon
Rating (1-5): 4

Good signal reception, some failures in phone calls (some breaks etc), exceptional sattelite lock however.


EDIT:

Device: HTC Kaiser
ROM Version: ROMeOS v4.21
Build: 20273
Radio: 1.65.16.25
Carrier: Vodafone
Country: Portugal - Lisbon
Rating (1-5): 2

Poor GPS reception and awfull phone call quality, lots of white noise and static as well as cutouts in the voice of both the receiver and the caller. Reverted to 1.65.17.56

[N1T15H]

Config:
Device: HTC Kaiser
ROM: Gullum's Diamond I Multilanguage (disabled throttle launcher for now, too slow)
Radio: 1.65.24.36
Carrier: Orange/Mauritius Telecom (same co.)
My location: Mauritius

phone:getting pretty good reception in previously 'dead' zones ( such as in my kitchen! :D). except that, reliable reception.
gps: fixes on average under 1 min. :rolleyes:

Nitish/.

[Matthes42]

Device: HTC Kaiser
ROM Version: ROMeOS v4.21
Build: 20273
Source: ROMeOS
Radio: 1.71.09.01
Carrier: T-Mobile
Country: Germany
Zip: D-65199
Rating (1-5): 5

Comments:
the best reception I ever had, quick GPS fix (allways under 1 minute). battery consumption good, no issues with ROMeOS.

[JC_Carrillo]

Device: HTC Kaiser
ROM Version: HyperDragon IIIr
Build: 19965
Radio: 1.71.09.01
Carrier: Vodafone
Country: Spain - Alicante
Rating (1-5): 4,5

exceptional gps lock, no battery drain, but, laggy and screen freezes with hardSpl 3.56, btw, reverting to 1.65.20.29, and screen freezes solved... strange strange :(

[Bernard.vmx]

can i have a copy of the XLS file pls cant open your link in first page :(

[starstreak]

Anybody with tmobile in usa? What radio do you use?
Since I just moved office when I started the new ROM/Radios, I don't know if the radio is bad. My old office I had full bars, but the new office down the street is like 1 to 2 bars. But dunno if its the new location.

I'm using
Radio 1.65.14.06
ROM: Dutty's 6.1 wwe

[kwill]

can i have a copy of the XLS file pls cant open your link in first page :(

make sure you try to open it using internet explorer. not any other browser.

[msg1285]

I have tried 4 radios over the last week and with a doubt 1.65.20.29 has worked the best for my area. I am in Ohio and I have had great battery life and great HSDPA service, the GPS is about the same as all radios I tested. Camera is very fast loads almost instantly.



http://www.4shared.com/file/47278855/2945b687/KAIS_Radio_Only_1652029_CustomRUU.html


TiLT
AT&T
IBI v8
Radio 1.65.20.29
protocol 25.88.40.04H

[BillTheCat]

Spreadsheet updated this evening. Folks, please try to keep to the stated format, and include all the requested information wherever possible.

Please do NOT make up your own rating system - kindly use whole numbers.

Please DO include your Postal/ZIP code. It's important because some regions are large and what works in one area is not what works in another. For example, Arizona is a pretty large place.

Please do NOT tell us what doesn't work, tell us what DOES work. None of us would live long enough to cover all the radios for all the regions that are lousy. :D

Please DO understand that I'm using Excel and IE because as the spreadsheet grows with many more entries, it will be far easier to sort and screen for the information that works for you. Otherwise, I'll be inundated with complaints about the fact that I sorted one column instead of another, that I placed European users before USA users, and so on. If you can't load the spreadsheet, my understanding is that all it takes is the MS ActiveX plugin.

[ArfArf]

AT&T Tilt
ArfArf
Dutty's Apr 29
5.2.19700
Dutty 1.65.14.06
AT&T
MA
USA
02152
3

Killed battery overnight with WLAN on, will post more after using this ROM for a bit. Haven't had this ROM long enough to test too many calls.

[satwant530]

As a newbie here at XDAdev, it took me a while to figure out which radio would work best for my area. The responses are usually 'experiment until you find the right one'. That's both time consuming and frustrating.

I have compiled a spreadsheet (link below) for those of us who have experimented in our own home/primary usage area to share with the community which radio ROMs work best. This way we can point users to the radio(s) that are most suitable for their device, ROM and market.

Please submit your information based on the below fields. I will transcribe it to the spreadsheet, and we here can use this as a reference to point new users and those upgrading to this resource so they may determine for themselves which radio ROMs work best for their machine, and their area.

Please state:
Device
ROM version
Build
Source
Radio
Carrier
State
Country
Zip
Rating (1-5)
Comments (if any)

The spreadsheet is here: CLICKY (http://www.gothammarketing.com/files/WM/WMradios.htm)

NOTE: I have included Microsoft's "spreadsheet functionality" in the file so that you may sort the file based on parameters you feel are best for your needs. If you receive an ActiveX dll warning, it is because your browser is trying to load the MS Office component to support the sorting function. Either allow it or not, but it is NOT a virus. Depending on how you view MS products, that is. :D

Please Email or PM your information to me for inclusion.

I will do my best to update the spreadsheet at least every couple weeks, or more frequently as time permits.
Device att tilt
ROM version windows mobile 6.1
Build
Source
Radio
Carrier at&t
State california
Country usa
Zip 95993
Rating (1-5) 2
Comments (if any)

i realy dont get any good recteption and i would like if u can tell which radio is good for my area plzz need help

[eknutson]

Here's what I've been doing in the twin cities (MN, USA) these last few weeks if you wanna update it (best combo is listed in my sig).

·1.27.12.11: Stock w/ AT&T 6.0
·1.65.20.29: Decent
·1.65.21.18: Good, signal could have been better (stock w/ AT&T 6.1)
·1.65.21.14: Not as good as 1.65.21.18
·1.65.24.36: Very Good, great data connection
·1.70.18.02: Kind of sucked – so-so phone and data, poor camera
·1.71.09.01: Poor - so-so phone and data, poor camera
·1.59.42.15: Very Good – Great data, same to better phone, good GPS lock, EXCELLENT battery (with my power tweaks)

Edit: Sorry, in Minneapolis / St. Paul I get 3G.

[GuySparkz]

i am in los angeles ca area SGV. im looking for the best radio and rom in that area. thanks.

[AllTheWay]

Here's what I've been doing in the twin cities (MN, USA) these last few weeks if you wanna update it (best combo is listed in my sig).

· 1.27.12.11: Stock w/ AT&T 6.0
· 1.65.20.29: Decent
· 1.65.21.18: Good, signal could have been better (stock w/ AT&T 6.1)
· 1.65.21.14: Not as good as 1.65.21.18
· 1.65.24.36: Very Good, great data connection
· 1.70.18.02: Kind of sucked – so-so phone and data, poor camera
· 1.71.09.01: Poor - so-so phone and data, poor camera
· 1.59.42.15: Very Good – Great data, same to better phone, good GPS lock, EXCELLENT battery (with my power tweaks)

Might want to state whether or not you are in a 3G coverage area?

[JstarLuvsTina]

Device: AT&T Tilt
ROM version: Kumara.DK.4 WWE ( DK.4.1 Manila )
Build: 20748.1.4.0
Radio: 1.58.25.17
Carrier: AT&T
State: New Jersey
Country: USA
Zip: 08816
Rating (1-5) 4
Comments (if any) : all around good radio..no complaints thus far.

[oc_rydah]

i am in los angeles ca area SGV. im looking for the best radio and rom in that area. thanks.

I installed this radio 1.59.42.15 last night and its the best I've used. Im in North Orange County. I usually have very bad reception at home but since I installed this its been working great.

[GuySparkz]

coincedentally i installed that radio today and it seems to work good. what other radios do u recommend?

i read 1.65.24.36 and 1.71.09.01 were good but yet to try them.

[quickj]

Here's what I've been doing in the twin cities (MN, USA) these last few weeks if you wanna update it (best combo is listed in my sig).

·1.27.12.11: Stock w/ AT&T 6.0
·1.65.20.29: Decent
·1.65.21.18: Good, signal could have been better (stock w/ AT&T 6.1)
·1.65.21.14: Not as good as 1.65.21.18
·1.65.24.36: Very Good, great data connection
·1.70.18.02: Kind of sucked – so-so phone and data, poor camera
·1.71.09.01: Poor - so-so phone and data, poor camera
·1.59.42.15: Very Good – Great data, same to better phone, good GPS lock, EXCELLENT battery (with my power tweaks)

Edit: Sorry, in Minneapolis / St. Paul I get 3G.

Based on the work that EKnutson did, I have swapped my radio from 1.65.21.18 to 1.59.42.15 as I am also in the Minneapolis area on a 3G network.

As soon as my phone rebooted after the radio change I went from (H) 2 bars to (H) 3 bars. (This was at home, I get 5 bars at work). I will have to put this through the paces for the next week and see if it is a keeper.

Please state:
Device AT&T Tilt
ROM version 3.57.502.2 WWE
Build
Source NATF 2.2 ATT Loaded
Radio 1.59.42.15
Carrier AT&t
State Minnesota
Country US of A
Zip 55426
Rating (1-5)
Comments (if any) To Early to say.

[filo4u]

T&t Tilt
3.28.405.0 Wwe
?
?
1.65.21.18
T-mobile
Nevada
Usa
89523
3

[hotadef]

should spl be added to list. seems that will change the results