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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 |
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