Bob Dobbs wrote:
Krypsis wrote:
Bob Dobbs wrote:
Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote:
4. 29mHz cordless phones. Do any still exist?
Did they ever?
I remember early cordless phones were around 1600 - 1700 kcs,
then they went to 46/49Mcs, then 900Mcs, 2.4Gigs, etc.

Still got a pair of the 900's here. Just put new batteries in them the
other week and intend to keep them operational as long as they keep working.

Krypsis

I got a 900Mcs spread spectrum unit quite awhile ago
when they were the latest greatest and at the expiry of it initial battery
to take and hold a charge I decided to use that as an excuse to try one of the
2.4Gigs that had only been out for a few years or so. At the initial evaluation
test the old 900 still had better range and was quieter, albeit for a reduced
period of time, so the 2.4 went back and I tried a 5.4 which the 900 also beat

Mine gets to be a pain sometimes as it gets very hissy depending on
where in my house I use it. It doesn't like areas of my backyard either.
I put up with it however as I have workarounds.

and it got returned. At that point I just got a new battery for the Southwestern
Bell Freedom Phone 900 MHz and it's been going great ever since and will
probably get another battery whenever it needs it. Maybe I need to get a spare
now if/while they're still available.

I don't think my model is available any more, even as spare parts. I
bought it when the digital phones were becoming all the rage. Didn't
need the fancy features that digital offered, just wanted something I
could talk into. I think, from memory, that all that was available that
was non-digital was the this one, a Uniden XS916, and a couple of other
brands. They were becoming thin on the ground even then.

Here are its specs;

* 900MHz SCR Technology (Sound Clarity and Range)
* Includes Additional Handset and Charge Cradle
* Alpha Display Caller ID
* POP ID
* Caller Name Identification
* 30 Caller ID Memories
* 3 Line Back Lit LCD Dot Matrix Display
* Alpha Memory Dialing
* Super Chat Battery
* 10 Hours Talk Time
* Maxi-Sound
* Extra Loud Handset Volume Control
* Rocket Dial One Touch Speed Dial
* 2 Weeks Standby Time
* Call Transfer Handset to Handset
* 10 Speed Dial Memory Locations on Each Handset
* Page/Find Handset Feature - Flash Button (Call Waiting Compatible)
* 2 Step Ringer Volume Control
* Hearing Aid Compatible
* Belt Clip Included Talk Time: 10 Hours
* Standby Time: 2 Weeks
* Battery Capacity: DC 3.6V, 800mAH
* Wall/Desk Mountable
* Dimensions: 230mm (H) X 130mm (W) X 92mm (D), Additional Handset:
220mm (H) X 90mm (W) X 100mm (D)


I see a couple on EBay. Might just bid on one and get a spare remote
handset and cradle. I need one for my study. I'm assuming that the base
can accommodate a second remote handset and cradle. I see one on EBay
that looks pristine. Everybody wants the new stuff so I probably get it
for less than the postage costs.

Krypsis