How to Choose the Best Wireless Intercom System For Your Home Or Business

When deciding to add a new wireless intercom system to the ever increasing portfolio of wireless devices in your home or business, you need to first think about the compatibility with the products you already have (or your close neighbors have). You also need to consider the range and features you need.

How to Choose the Best Wireless Intercom System For Your Home Or Business

Wireless Intercom Frequencies

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How to Choose the Best Wireless Intercom System For Your Home Or Business

In the United States there are several frequency ranges for wireless products for unlicensed consumer use. They are 49MHz, 900MHz, 2.4GHz, 5.8GHz, and Family Radio Service (FRS) band. Most recently the FCC added the Multi-Use Radio (MURS) service. Radio frequencies for devices are similar in Canada, but MURS cannot be used there.

How to Choose the Best Wireless Intercom System For Your Home Or Business

How to Choose the Best Wireless Intercom System For Your Home Or Business

Back when consumer wireless products were first introduced, these wireless products used the 49MHz frequency spectrum. Early cordless telephones used this spectrum and it is still used by cheap baby monitors and other low-end wireless units. It has a short range and is prone to lots of interference. You won't likely find wireless intercom systems that use this spectrum anymore, or if you do, you won't want them.

Later, 900 MHz products using analog transmission technology arrived on the market. Neither the 49MHz or these early 900Mhz products have any form of security. Anyone with a device in the same frequency can listen in to conversations. Newer digital spread spectrum 900MHz products divide digital transmission across a range of frequencies so other devices can't eavesdrop on your conversations. Digital spread spectrum intercoms also have a greater range than the analog 900Mhz units. There are at least two wireless intercoms currently on the market, but only one of them uses digital spread spectrum. The wireless intercom system that uses spread spectrum can communicate up to 1000 feet.

2.4GHz devices were next to market. There are a growing number of cordless telephones and other devices in this range. As far as intercom systems, video intercom systems are the primary users of this range although the only wireless video intercom on the market was recently discontinued. 2.4GHz is also the frequency range used by WiFi wireless data networks (802.11B/G) in homes and businesses so products in this range can interfere with each other.

The Family Radio Service (462-467MHz) is in the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) band and is basically an improvement to the old walkie talkies of long ago. These handheld radios are sold everywhere and used heavily so any intercom systems in this range would have to compete with these handheld radios (and anyone can listen in to your conversations). There are no known wireless intercoms systems that use FRS.

Now 5.8GHz products are starting to make their appearance in the cordless phone arena. No compatibility issues exist between 5.8GHz and 2.4GHz devices so no problems should be experienced in mixing them. However, there are currently no known wireless intercom systems in this range.

You'll also see some intercom systems that claim to be wireless but they really use the power wiring in your home or business to send and receive transmissions from the intercom. These are frequently called "FM wireless intercoms" even though they often transmit over your house wiring in the AM band. To use them, you just plug an AC adapter into the wall. These systems are very prone to humming or buzzing and are not recommended unless you are prepared to live with this possibility. Since house wiring comes in as 240 volts and is split in two phases of 120, you'll also experience problems with the signal trying to cross the phases. One part of your house or business may work fine, where the other half doesn't. These intercoms are typically the least expensive intercoms of the bunch.

Long Range Wireless Intercoms

The most recent addition to the wireless intercom market are products in the MURS frequency range. MURS is a service in the VHF (Very High Frequency) 150 MHz radio spectrum. MURS has a power increase of four times that of FRS radio. And unlike FRS, you can add a larger or external antenna to improve range. If you want to put an antenna on top of your house, you can do it with MURS. Some antenna manufacturers claim an external antenna can increase the effective radiated power of a transmitter by a factor of 4. These MURS intercoms can transmit up to four miles, and perhaps more with an external antenna.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States does not require you obtain a license to use MURS frequencies so you will not have to go through that process.

There are 5 MURS channels and 38 interference eliminator or "quiet codes" that can be used on each of these channels. These quiet codes keep your radios quiet unless another radio is programmed on the same channel and quiet code. Chances are you won't have to worry about these codes since MURS usage is extremely light. There are only a few makers of MURS radios, so traffic on these frequencies is hard to find in most areas.

The MURS Intercom system is the wireless intercom you need if you have a large property or you need to talk between buildings. You can use a MURS to not only communicate within a home, but to neighboring homes as well. You can even add a handheld unit to your MURS intercom system so you can stay in touch away from your home.

Long Range Wireless Outdoor Intercoms

You can also get commercial-grade wireless call boxes that communicate with two way radios and base station intercoms. These wireless callboxes are water resistant and designed for outdoor use. They can open gates or doors remotely if you have a model with a gate relay. Callboxes also come in vandal-proof housings with stainless steel front panels. The range on these is up to a mile or more if you use an external antenna. These wireless call boxes can be battery powered, powered with a AC-DC converter, or by solar power. Callboxes are available in UHF and VHF frequencies so you can match them with your existing two way radios if you have them. You can get call boxes that work in the un-licensed MURS frequencies so you can use them with your MURS intercoms or radios.

The benefit of a wireless callbox is that you save money by not having to do trenching and running expensive cable to the unit. You also don't have to pay any air-time or telephone service fees with these wireless systems. Another benefit is that since the unit is wireless, people monitoring the units can carry handheld radios that communicate with the callbox. That allows your monitoring people to be mobile.

Wireless Intercom Features

Another thing to consider is what features you need for your particular application. Commercial applications often have needs for a wider variety of features. The MURS wireless system for instance has a wide variety of products that can be used with it. Not only can you get military-grade two-way radios with lots of headset options, but you can get base station intercoms, wireless call boxes with solar power option, wireless public address systems, customer service call boxes, wireless remote switches, and motion detector devices. For less commercial or residential use, a 900MHz intercom system has outdoor intercoms and doorbell intercoms you can use with your indoor intercoms.

So the wireless intercom system you choose depends on the application you have, the wireless devices already in your home or business, the range you need to cover, as well as your budget. But, once you choose the right system, you'll be able to enjoy the convenience a wireless intercom system provides for years to come.

How to Choose the Best Wireless Intercom System For Your Home Or Business

Audio Recording Laws in The US

With so much great technology on the market these days, it is easier to record conversations than ever before, either over a land line, on a mobile phone or even in-person with a hidden recording device.

Audio Recording Laws in The US

Audio Recording Laws in The US

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Audio Recording Laws in The US

Audio Recording Laws in The US

Recorded conversations (either tape or digital) are often very helpful in a variety of scenarios. These audio recordings may assist in an investigation of employee misconduct or in business or personal lawsuits, even in potential criminal investigations.

It is very important, however, to make sure that any recording, either of a phone conversation or an in-person conversation, complies with federal and state laws. Otherwise, you may very well open yourself up to criminal charges or civil suits. And it is unlikely that you will be legally able to use the recording for your original purpose.

So, if you're thinking about recording some phone calls or placing a voice activated recorder in a room to record conversations, you'll need to take a look at the applicable laws.

The first place to look is at the federal wiretapping statute, also known as the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Federal law allows phone calls (traditional, cellular and cordless) and other electronic communication to be recorded with the consent of at least one Party to the conversation.

This means that if you are one of the people taking part in the conversation, it can be recorded because one person (you) has consented to the recording. If you are not taking part in the conversation, at least one of the people in the conversation must know about and consent to the recording.

You can't stop, however, after considering federal law and assume that your recording passes muster. Each state and territory has its own statutes regarding the recording of conversations. Most state wiretapping and eavesdropping laws are based upon the federal law and allow recording with the consent of one Party to the conversation.

The 37 states which allow one Party consent recording of oral communications are: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

The District of Columbia also allows people to record conversations with the consent of only one party. Nevada has a one party consent statute but there is some question as to how the law should be interpreted by the courts. It could be considered an all party consent state.

The 12 states which definitely require all parties to a conversation to consent before it can be recorded are: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Washington.

In California, there is an exception. You can record a conversation with the consent of only one party if certain criminal activity (kidnapping, extortion, bribery or a violent felony) is involved.

So, the basic rule is that it is illegal to record conversations or communications in which you are not a participant, unless you have consent of at least one, if not all, of the particiPants.

The obvious exception to this general rule is that law enforceMent officials can seek permission from a court to perform no-consent wiretaps as part of a criminal investigation. For the finer points of your own states laws and requireMents, you should always consult with an attorney.

Audio Recording Laws in The US

Internet Home Alarm Monitoring

There is hope for consumers in your position. Internet technology and broadband connections are changing the world and the alarm industry is changing with it. You can now have a dedicated, completely monitored alarm system that does not use a phone line. This technology allows your system to be monitored directly through your broad band connection, using modified VoIP technology.

Internet Home Alarm Monitoring

Internet Home Alarm Monitoring

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Internet Home Alarm Monitoring

Internet Home Alarm Monitoring

What this means for you is that you can get a monitored alarm and not have to pay for a phone line. If you are one of the millions of consumers contemplating doing away with your phone line, but don't want to because of your security system, this technology offers you the means to ditch that extra bill and still have the vital home protection that you want and need.

These systems operate through a modified router that interfaces directly with your Internet connection. These can work with wired or wireless Internet, too, so don't worry if you are strictly wireless. An additional benefit for this type of connection is the fact that most monitoring companies using this technology routinely query your connection to make sure that it is active. An inactive response will trigger an event (alarm situation), though no one but you will be notified. This allows you to know that your Internet connection is not operating properly.

For those without wired broadband connections (those using satellite Internet), there are promising developMents in this area as well. Once fully complete, these systems will work exactly as the one described above, but will work through your satellite provider, rather than through a traditional ISP. The future of home security is very bright, indeed.

With the number of current monitoring options, new technologies coming to the market and other configuration options, there has never been a better time to take advanTAGe of a home alarm system. With a little research, you can find one that easily meets your requireMents, whether you have a land line telephone system or not.

Internet Home Alarm Monitoring

Cordless Phone Manufacturers

Several cordless phone manufacturers cater to the needs of people who want to buy different types of cordless phones. Some famous manufacturers are Panasonic, Uniden, and Motorola.

Cordless Phone Manufacturers

Cordless Phone Manufacturers

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Cordless Phone Manufacturers

Cordless Phone Manufacturers

Many new features are added and innovations are made to attract customers as market for cordless phones has decreased considerably. Digital cordless phone is one such invention and Motorola is supposedly the best company that produces several types of cordless phones. Motorola cordless phones are simple to use and present a variety of features that comprise of integrated digital answering machines, polyphonic ring tones, color displays and Short Messaging Service (SMS).

Manufacturers from all over the world are competing with each other in this market and trying to improve their niche in the market by providing innovative features. One of the leading countries that sell cordless phones is China. Many manufacturers in China export cordless phones to the U.S. and many other countries at a very cheap rate. Growth rate of Chinese cordless phone manufacturers is predicted to go up by fifteen percent by the next year.

Uniden is also a company that is renowned for its good quality products and is reliable compared to several other manufacturers in the market. Cordless phones provided by Uniden have superior sound quality and range compared to almost all other manufacturers in this field.

Sony was one of the companies that manufactured cordless phones but shut down its operations as demand for cell phones far exceeded the market for cordless phones. This created a share in the market for other companies such as Uniden that gained an edge in the market. With mobile phones ousting the use of regular landlines, cordless phone manufacturers are fighting back by introducing mobile-style features.

Although Panasonic, Philips, and SieMens sell cordless phones in the European market, there has been no announceMent of their arrival in the United States. Digital answering machines and integrated digital telephone books are being added as newer features to provide incentive to buyers.

Cordless Phone Manufacturers

Panasonic Cordless Phones: New Technology in Phones

The new Panasonic Cordless Phones available today are equipped with the latest cordless technology. Since the inception of wireless phones, engineers have been working on improving sound quality, noise reduction, range, and caller security. They have attained a new level in all those characteristics. They call it DECT 6.0 Plus.

Panasonic Cordless Phones: New Technology in Phones

Panasonic Cordless Phones: New Technology in Phones

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Panasonic Cordless Phones: New Technology in Phones

Panasonic Cordless Phones: New Technology in Phones

DECT 6.0 Plus is the latest technology. DECT stands for "Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication". The 6.0 means that the system can accommodate up to six handsets from one base unit. A handset could be placed in almost every room of your home.

Some Panasonic Cordless Phone models like the KX-TG6545B come with a built-in digital voice answering machine. You can personalize your greeting or use the pre-recorded greeting. A convenient play-back button makes listening to your missed calls easy. And you don't need to listen to your messages in the order received. You can skip to the more important ones first.

Another neat feature of the Panasonic Cordless Phone is the talking called ID. When a person calls your number, the phone states in a voice who or what number is calling. This means you don't have to drop whatever you're doing and run to the phone to visually check the caller ID readout. Once you hear whos' calling, you decide if you want to answer. It's like having your own personal call screener.

A hands-free headset is also available which is easily connected to the phone. This is perfect for office workers, busy executives, people who's Jobs keep them on the phone, or moms who are busy with housework.

Panasonic Cordless Phones: New Technology in Phones

Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

Magic Jack is a newcomer to the VOIP (voice over internet protocol) family of internet phoning. It's quick to install, easy to use and the price can't be beat for making unlimited local and long distance calls in the United States and Canada. But is Magic Jack too good to be true?

Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

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Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

Like most products, Magic Jack has it's good points and it's not-so-good points. It will be up to you to decide what is most important to you in the internet phoning and to choose the product that should work best in your situation.

Magic Jack Pros

Magic Jack Cons

As with most or all voip services, you must have a high speed internet connection to use this service. These services include broadband, WiFi, DSL, cable, FIOS internet or WiMax. It is not recomMended for use with satellite internet.

If you are interested in having a service that allows you to make free long distance calls, give Magic Jack a try. If dumping your current landline phone service is what you need, investigate the other VOIP services that are available and that have a longer track record of performance.

Magic Jack Internet Phone Review

Phone Number Tracker

Do you need to find out who is behind an unidentified phone call? You receive repeated phone calls and when you call back there is either no response or the person behind the call does not identify themselves. The person could be a pesky telemarketer, prankster, or someone maliciously harassing you. How can you find out who is behind those phone calls.

Phone Number Tracker

Phone Number Tracker

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Phone Number Tracker

Phone Number Tracker

Luckily, there are several free things that you can do to track down the identify the person behind the phone calls. One of the first things you can do is to either have someone else call the phone number or call the phone number back yourself. Much of the time, one phone call with a stern warning can thwart further phone calls. Another thing that someone can dois to type the phone number into Google. Although this method is not very useful in finding individual phone numbers, it is useful in identifying telemarketers as many other people often experience the same calls from the same numbers. Lastly, you can use services such as the whitepages, 441.com, or other free phone number trackers to identify the culprit. The problem with these services is that it will not identify cell phone numbers only landlines.

Once you have exhausted those options there are paid phone number tracker services online that can help you run more comprehensive investigations. These services are called reverse phone number trackers. You simply submit a phone number and you will receive the name, adDress,carrier and other information about the person.

There are many phone number tracker services out there. How do you choose the best phone number tracker

We've compiled a review of the best reverse cell phone tracker services out there, each service has its advanTAGe and disadvanTAGes.

Phone Number Tracker

Texting Abbreviations and a Text Message Primer

It seems today that everywhere you look people are text messaging. Perhaps you just bought as cellular telephone and all you intend to do is talk on it. You are minding your own business when across the screen of your phone is displayed what looks like some foreign language. You look at the screen and look again. Shaking your head, you dismiss the strange combination of letters and numbers as a malfunction with your phone. You put it back in your pocket, but not only does it beep but it also starts to vibrate in your pocket. This is an all to common scenario faced by many people when dealing with new technology and the application of new ways of interaction with something familiar. In this care the combination of telephone (primarily to communicationtool used listen and talk) and text. Something you read and respond to by typing. These are two very different means of communicating and either is possible on the modern day cell phone and even, in many cases to landline.

First, a distinction must be made between the two types of converging technologies, that is the landline (common corded telephone or cordless phone with service most often provided by a local phone company) and a cellular telephone which uses radio waves from transmission towers and is more like a radio receiver than a conventional telephone. There are two main types of cellular signal in North America CDMA and GSM/TDMA. This main difference between the two is the way in which each handles the frequencybandwidth. However, a more thorough explanation of Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) will be saved for another article.

Typically, however, people text with cell phones, and assuming you learn how and some of the short form abbreviations that people use when they are "texting", this can be a quick and efficient way to communicate a short, simple message to someone else. Texting is also often called SMS Messaging. SMS stands for Short Message Service. It is text transmitted digitally to other cellular phones. It is called "short" because you are usually limited to 160 characters per message. This has lead to a widespread use of short forms. These acronyms common in Computer circles have gone mainstream thanks to the nowcommon and frequent use of text messaging.

One the most basic of cellular phones, three letters of the 26 in the alphabet are associated with each key and depending upon the number of times a key is pressed, a different letter is displayed. However some more advanced cellular phones make use of a full sized QWERTY keyboard with one key for each letter of the alphabet as well as special letters and symbols.

Texting Abbreviations and a Text Message Primer

Texting Abbreviations and a Text Message Primer

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Texting Abbreviations and a Text Message Primer

Texting Abbreviations and a Text Message Primer

Now that you have a basic background of text messaging and what it is, lets take a look at some common "initialisms" and define them. A further distinction must be made here between acronym and initialism. The difference between acronyms and shorthand is that with acronyms, you pronounce the letters as a new word. "). In, shorthand pronunciations are like an,initialism (a set of initials) in which you say the letters one-by-one. Below are twelve test message initialisms and their corresponding meanings:

^ 5 High Five
CM Call me
GGOH Got to get out of here
2U2 to you to
CYT See you tomorrow
I Have a good one
A3 Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime
DRIB don't read if busy
LOL Laugh out loud
BWL Bursting with laughter
EG Evil grin
TTYL Talk to you later

This short hand is not pronounced together but taken individually. Not only is it letters, but it can be a series of numbers too. Here are a couple of examples:

411 is information 404 means "I have not got a clue" 459 means "I love you"

Not surprisingly the younger generation are more accepting of these conventions, but withtexting becoming more and more the norm, those who want to stay informed and want to keep up with the technological convergences between utility and unnecessary convenience make it a point to learn.

An important point must be made here about safety and texting. Because of the puzzles nature of cell phones and texting, many states and provinces have made it illegal to talk and text while driving. Even "hands free" impleMentation of these technologies, although safer, still distract your attention from the road. This has lead to serious accidents and traffic hazards.

While this only covers the basics of text messaging, its beginnings and implications, please find at the end of this articles some clickable resource links where you can learn more and downloadreference to common text message shorthand. It does not have to be a confusing garble of letters and numbers. Once learned, text messaging is a quick, efficient and usually unobtrusive way to communicate.

Having said all of the above, there is no substitute for face-to-face open communication with people. Go over to see someone in person and interact verbally and with expressions. It will make a difference in their day that you actually took the time to come over and visit. This will not only make the other person feel better, but you too.

Texting Abbreviations and a Text Message Primer

DECT 6.0 Cordless Phones-That Meet the Hype

You've likely heard the ballyhoo after every major cordless phone technology update. This Megahertz and Gigahertz that were all supposed to provide incredible range and amazing clarity. Well, the new-to-the-u. s. DECT cordless phone technology (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications or 1.9 GHz) really does live up to the hype. Although all DECT 6.0 cordless phones are not created equal, most DECT phone models provide a winning balance between exceptional voice clarity and suitable-to-fantastic range.

DECT 6.0 Cordless Phones-That Meet the Hype

DECT 6.0 Cordless Phones-That Meet the Hype

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DECT 6.0 Cordless Phones-That Meet the Hype

DECT 6.0 Cordless Phones-That Meet the Hype

Why is DECT so special?
Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications is nothing more than a digital wireless communication technology that operates at 1.9 GHz .it's popular withmanufacturers (a good thing for consumers) because it's a global standard, enabling them to produce fewer models to satisfy the needs of all countries. In general and all other technology components being equal, the lower the frequency, the longer the physical range you'll get with your cordless phone. Phones that operate at lower frequencies (remember your old 49 MHz cordless phone from 1988) are also much more prone to interference, which significantly reduces voice clarity. When manufacturers launched phones at the higher frequencies, the opposite occurred as you might expect. Voice clarity improved dramatically with digital 5.8 GHz models, but physical range became a genuine problem ..... especially in the growing number of McMansionsin the U.S. Some DECT 6.0 cordless phones can get up to 1000 feet of range from the basic outdoors.

Though frequency is only one feature to examine in the search for a cordless phoneDECT 6.0, a phone is the best bet in today's cordless phone market as long as all included features meet your needs. It's also dedicated to cordless communication in residential, commercial and public environMents, so you're unlikely to be interfering with other home electronics. Besides premium voice quality and extended range, DECT technology is inherently more efficient with battery life. It's not uncommon to see some DECT models with up to 12 hours of talk time, which can be ideal for those who work at home.

DECT 6.0 Cordless Phones-That Meet the Hype

Best Hearing Impaired Telephones-Cordless Phone Reviews

Sales of hearing impAired telephones are booming and the reasons are clear. According to the Better Hearing Institute 1 in 6 Europeans suffers collarbo from some degree of hearing loss. The same is true in America where 14.6% of baby boomers (ages 41-59) and 7.4% of Generation Xers (ages 29-40) also have some form of hearing loss. In Australia, it is estimated that 1 out of every 6 people over age 15 are hearing impAired.

Best Hearing Impaired Telephones-Cordless Phone Reviews

Best Hearing Impaired Telephones-Cordless Phone Reviews

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Best Hearing Impaired Telephones-Cordless Phone Reviews

Best Hearing Impaired Telephones-Cordless Phone Reviews

As populations age phone manufacturers have responded with a variety of innovative solutions. Clarity and Uniden are the two brand names most commonly associated with phones for the hard of hearing. Before attempting to compare cordless phones we need to review some of the terminology that is commonly encountered in the field ofhearing impAired telephones.

Talking the Talk

There are two basic types of cordless telephone -analog and digital. As in most areas of technology, digital innovations have pretty much superseded first generation analog devices. In the world of cordless communication DECT 6.0 phones are the latest and greatest.

DECT is an acronym for Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication. In the U.S. DECT 6.0 phones 1.9 GHz frequency use the. They are popular because they are immune to most forms of interference, deliver impressive cordless phone range, consume little power and enable secure communication. They are also expandable up to 4, 6 or 12 handsets depending on the make and model.

Cordless Phone > Frequencies

While most new cordless telephones are DECT 6.0 phones, there are many consumers who remain loyal the technologies of the early 00 's, 90 's and even 80 's.

-900 MHz-the oldest and least secure cordless telephone frequency. On the other hand 900 MHz phones deliver the best cordless phone range.

-2.4 GHz-more secure, but subject to interference from WiFi networks and less range.

-5.8 GHz-secure, immune to most forms of interference and excellent cordless phone range. On the down side it's power hungry, which means that batteries need to be regularly recharged.

-DECT 6.0 1.9 GHz- phones conform with an international standard. DECTtechnology adDresses most of the issues encountered by cordless phone users from the 80 's through to the mid 00 's. It's essentially trouble-free.

Evaluating Hearing ImpAired Telephones

The top two brands of phones for the hard of hearing are Clarity and Uniden.

Clarity Phones -the leader in hearing impaired phones. It has developed patented technology (DCP or Digital Clarity Power) that intelligently amplifies telephone conversations without introducing noise or distortion. The Clarity range includes both DECT 6.0 and 5.8 GHz amplified cordlessphones. There is a Clarity phone for every level of hearing deficiency from mild through to severe.

Uniden Phones -whileClarity specializes in hearing impaired telephones the key to Uniden's success is that it manufactures phones to adDress the requireMents of many niches: big button cordless phones phones, waterproof, long range cordless phones and phones for the elderly. In general Uniden phones are most appropriate for users with slight to moderate hearing loss.

Conclusion

For elderly people, hearing loss is a common cause of social isolation. Phone conversations with friends and family are avoided because of the associated frustrations. These challenges can be overcome through the use of hearing impaired telephones, but it must be the right phone for the user.

Best Hearing Impaired Telephones-Cordless Phone Reviews

Answering Machine Greeting-Things to Remember

You've experienced it anytime you're about to leave a message for someone: You sit through 30 seconds of instructions on what to do to leave your message when it is common knowledge that we wait for the beep and speak. And then we turn around and make the same greeting on our own answering machine when we get one. The vicious cycle continues.

Answering Machine Greeting-Things to Remember

Answering Machine Greeting-Things to Remember

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Answering Machine Greeting-Things to Remember

Answering Machine Greeting-Things to Remember

There are 3 things that you need to communicate to a person who is bound to get your answering machine:

1) A brief introduction

2) You're not available

3) A reminder to leave a contact number

The reasoning behind this is simple. Some people may not realize they're initially getting to machine and quality on the machines are much better than they used to be, so you want to communicate quickly that you aren'tthere. to minimize confusion.

The reminder to leave a number is important because people leaving a message will get so wrapped up in delivering the information quickly that they often neglect the most important piece: contact information. And don't expect to rely on caller-id either, since more and more people either install call blocking, or call from numbers that are re-routed, resulting in incorrect caller-id results.

There are two opposing schools of thought on the introduction. One states that you should never leave personal information up for grabs on the greeting, while others maintain that a simple first name won't hurt anyone. The answer lies in your own personal comfort level, but the advanTAGe to announcing your phone number in your greeting is that youwill reduce the number of wrong-number messages that are left for you. Simply using a name might not be enough to inform the caller they called the wrong number. However, using a phone number in the message is very impersonal and makes for a more robotic greeting. Utilizing both the phone number and your first name in the greeting is a slightly longer, but best of both worlds solution.

An example of all this could be as follows: "You've reached 555-555-5555. We're sorry we missed your call, so make sure you leave a number where we can get back to you. "Thank you".

Or, for a personalized message: "Hey, it's Julie. Sorry to miss you call, but make sure you leave a number so I can call you back right away! Thanks ".

Answering Machine Greeting-Things to Remember

The Best Cordless Phones-Top 10 Must Have Features

In the hunt for the best cordless phones there are ten key features that almost everyone needs. If you haven't upgraded your cordless home phone for a year or two you may find this useful checklist. Cordless phone technology has progressed more in the last year or two than in the previous twenty years. Cordless phone problems including: interference, limited range and short battery life are now rarely experienced by users of the best cordless telephones, but the improveMents go beyond adDressing issues with earlier technology.

The Best Cordless Phones-Top 10 Must Have Features

The Best Cordless Phones-Top 10 Must Have Features

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The Best Cordless Phones-Top 10 Must Have Features

The Best Cordless Phones-Top 10 Must Have Features

The Best Cordless Phones -Check List

1. Talking Caller ID Telephone -in between rings the phone will announce who is calling.If it's not a good time to speak or the call isn't urgent there is no need to stop what your doing. Let the cordless answering machine handle it.

2. Text-to-Speech -it's the smart technology behind the talking caller ID telephone, but in addition it can be used as a talking alarm to notify users of impending events from appointMents to xyzproxy and business deadlines. It can even monitor battery strength on a cordless phone and give alerts whenever handsets need re-charging.

3. Call ID Block -is there anyone who doesn't want to block unwanted calls? Once the caller's number is flagged they will always get a busy signal. It's the ultimate solution to dealing with abusive and nuisance calls. It can even be used to blocktelemarketing calls. Whenever they call just add their number to the list of blocked numbers.

4. Silent Mode -enables all or any handset to be silenced during nominated times. The best cordless phones compliMent this feature with a notification light on each handset that flashes whenever a call or message is received. Mothers with young children love this feature.

5. Shared Phone Book -the days when each handset had a separate phone book that had to be manually updated and synchronized are over. The best cordless telephone for most of us has one shared list of contacts that is automatically updated whenever a new entry is added or deleted from a networked handset.

6. Handset Locator -unless you'venever misplaced to handset this is a feature that you must have.

7. Cordless Conference Phone -most cordless telephones enable conferencing between parties, but how many can join in and speak on the call. The better phones enable four-way conferencing, but others limit this capability and the usefulness of the phone.

8. No Proprietary Batteries Required -finally a few cordless telephone manufacturers have listened to their customers. No one likes being ripped off and proprietary batteries are a classic example. Make sure your next phone can use standard rechargeable batteries.

9. Residential Intercom System -if you live in a large or multi-level home an intercom is indispensable, butwhy not use a cordless telephone with intercom features, especially if you have handsets throughout the house? Limited cordless phone range was the main reason in the past, but it's no longer an issue with the latest DECT 6.0 phones.

DECT 6.0 Technology 10. is now recognized as the answer to most of the cordless telephone problems experienced in the past. It adDresses issues including cordless phone interference, range and security. Conversations are automatically encrypted and DECT uses far less power than older technologies.

We've read thousand of cordless phone reviews and invested a small fortune in finding the best cordless phones. The best we have found is thePanasonic KX-TG6445T. It has all of the above features as well as: backlit keypads, handset Speakerphones, keypad on the base, belt clips, programmable speed dialing, assignable ring tones, a digital answering system ...

Is the Panasonic KX-TG6445T perfect? No, it's short comings majors include:
(1) The handsets can't be named.
(2) There is no audible alert when a message is received.
(3) It's a hopeless cordless wall phone, as it can't be mounted flush to a wall.

Bottom line, we reckon it's one of the best cordless home phones.

The Best Cordless Phones-Top 10 Must Have Features

Cell Phone Scanner-A Good Look Into Cell Phone Scanners and How They Work

People who are associated with law enforceMent should be familiar with cell phone scanners. These essentially work as tapping devices, allowing the user to monitor phone calls made and received by people who are under surveillance. They intercept phone calls and normally use information from the scanner to further investigate on a suspect.

Cell Phone Scanner-A Good Look Into Cell Phone Scanners and How They Work

Cell Phone Scanner-A Good Look Into Cell Phone Scanners and How They Work

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Cell Phone Scanner-A Good Look Into Cell Phone Scanners and How They Work

Cell Phone Scanner-A Good Look Into Cell Phone Scanners and How They Work

The mobile phone scanner is a device that is typically used for surveillance by authorities. The use or mere possession of this device by an unauthorized individual is punishable by law so you need to be very careful should you even consider getting one for yourself.

Interceptors and tapping services

The interceptor is a type of cell phone scanner that can pick up cellular frequencies sothe user can listen in on calls that are made within a predetermined range. This device can easily be obtained via mail order. You just need to order the product from a reputable seller in Canada or England.

For cell phone scanners to work, they need a third-Party company to provide them with the service. This will enable the devices to record conversations from a particular phone line, including mobile handsets at a given place and time. Scanner services are usually available as call cards that range from 250 to 500 minutes. Retrieving a recorded conversation is simply a matter of logging onto the internet and getting into the records through the access number. Scanner services and mobile phone scanners are useful for recording important calls such asconference calls with business contacts.

Heads-up

Before you purchase cell phone scanners for whatever purpose you might have, you need to verify the legality of owning even one in your state. This will ensure that you're not getting yourself into trouble. Product-wise, you want to go with a scanner that can record and play back clearly conversations.

Cell Phone Scanner-A Good Look Into Cell Phone Scanners and How They Work

Cordless Phones - There is a Market

In the market there are numerous cordless phones. Here in this article some new products has been randomly chosen. The author would concentrate the specification features of the products.

Panasonic KX-TG 1102 Twin Dect Cordless Phone is a newly launched product by the electronic giant Panasonic. It packs a lot of features within an attractively designed phone, including a backlit Lcd display, GAP compatibility, adjustable ringer melodies, night mode, time and date display, and many more. The KX-TG1102E comes in a stylish and modern silver colour finish.

It has a 12 hours of talktime, Backlit Lcd screen, Standby time of 240 hours, Telephone directory of 50 names, Redials - 10, GAP compatible, Adjustable ringer melody - 5, Clock on handset, Charge time - 7 hours, Wall mountable, Night mode, Time and date display.

The Panasonic Cordless Phone (KX-TC2100) is another phone in the fray. It has a one-touch redial for last number dialed handset locator (Paging), Up to 120-Hour/7-Hour Talk Battery Life, any key talk, user programmable time-break recall, battery charge time - 9 hours, insertable pause (time delay), handset volume control (2-Step), ringer control - Off/Low/High, 1,000,000 private digital security codes.

In addition to it, the Cordless Phones comes with a dynamic sound focus TM Plus technology, and colour as per stock despatch (Black/White). Coming to the other product which is Panasonic KX-TG 1895 digital gigarange cordless phone, it is full of user friendly specifications: audible caller ID
200 name & number phonebook, true song ringer, light-up ID, multi handsets upto 6, IrDA infrared port & PC link with USB, digital answering system with Speakerphone.

There is another product in its same range. Vtech Cordless Phone - VT 9127 comes with the following specifications: 900 MHz Analog, Caller ID/call waiting, 20 Name and number phonebook directory, 50 Name and number caller ID memory, 802.11 Friendly - Will work with wireless networks, Any key answer, Battery included, Belt clip, Headset compatible (2.5 mm), Hold, Page/handset locator, and smart dialing from caller ID.

Cordless Phones - There is a Market

Cordless Phones - There is a Market

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Cordless Phones - There is a Market