Best modem for ICS Slim.

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Which Is the best modem for ICS Slim...or which are you using?

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Unless if you are getting really bad reception/signal, I would stay with stock.
Most of the ICS roms i've used (i've used just about every single one, except the newer hipster ones) have a good modem built in and it works perfectly for me and apparently alot of other people since no one complains about it.
If it works, leave it at that, it won't improve your battery or anything.
However, if you want a Kernel, check out my signature. It has got the be the BEST kernel to-date for ICS ROMS.

i personally think tht KA7 is de best for all esp wid slim...i am using it n no issues at all...

if wanna hav somthin diff try KA5

I am running Slim 4.2 and I just did a test using a signal strength meter app to test a few different modems and the strength I got from each. I placed the phone in the same place, and stepped away for a minute to make sure my body didn't interact with the signal. Below is what I got:

JI5 - 33%
KA5 - 25%
JL5 - 29%
KA7 - 33%
KB5 - 29%

For me, I got the best from JI5 and KA7. I remember reading a year or so ago that everyone can be different so test it on your system to see what works best for you and signal strength. There is probably a more correct way to do this but it was the best I could come up with. Please add if you have another idea.

KA7 was definitely the best modem for me on Slim.

Currently running Slim 4.2

With Devil3 1.0.3 I find KB5 to work best
Running either the Stock Kernel or Subzero #159 KA7 worked best.

I get fast hard locks everytime with any of the above 3 setups.

Subzero would lock after DS but takes a long time as AGPS updating does not work after DS. So regardless of which Kernel your running, rebooting with the GPS on and locking immediatly when you need to use the GPS is by far quicker. Setting your screen timeout to 2 min or 5 min before rebooting to use the GPS I find helpfull as you need to lock without the screen turning off first which with a 30 second timeout makes difficult (I get easily distracted mind you )

Hope that helps!

Fwiw, here is a chart that shows the data and battery for each modem. Granted it shows Froyo and GB ROMs but can't be too different than ICS. Also I have best with KB5 in Cincinnati. Clearly, YMMV.

KB5