In Portal, request.getparameter return NULL (Sample Monthcalendar)

I used the sample monthcalendar. When i used it without integrated in portal, i can change month by month with ">>" button.
In the JSP File, there is a call to the P_CALDATE parameter
String l_inputDate = request.getParameter("P_CALDATE"); // Input Date.
When i put this JSP file as an URL Portlet, i can't navigate month by month. the function request.getParameter("P_CALDATE") return NULL, but in the URL i have the parameter:
http://hddms220.cg63.fr/servlet/page?_pageid=54,58,56&_dad=portal30&_schema=PORTAL30&P_CALDATE=2002-05-01.
Someone have an idea
Thanks in advanced

I have tested the sample with JSERV, and all works fine.
But if i wan't use OC4J/ORION to display a portlet how can i do it.
Thanks in advanced

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