Proximity Sensor Intermittent

I have seen several posts about problems with the proximity sensor for the 3G. I am finding it works some of the time, but a lot of the time it doesn't, particularly if I an cradling the phone with my neck to my shoulder. This happens even with no case and when I am standing upright. Is this problem typically a software issue, or a problem with the hardware?

Sounds like how you're cradling the phone. Does the phone consistently go dark if you cover with your hand the proximity sensors (they are at the top left of the phone). If it does then the way you're cradling the phone is occulting the sensors enough for the phone to shut down the LCD.

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    Dear Gentlemen:
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