What does DECT stand for and what are they?
Digital Enhanced Cordless Technology (DECT) phones are cordless phones that can be used to talk around the house. The technology used in earlier cordless phone models resulted in sound quality that was not exceptional. With digital technology, sound is now as crystal clear as that of a cabled phone.
DECT phones work from a base station, usually with a single handset. Some DECT phone models allow additional handsets to be added to the base station. You can also have additional cordless handsets in different areas of the house. This is ideal if you have a home office or work from home. DECT phones are also excellent if you have a large garden and want to take your phone outside with you.
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Cordless Phone Comparison - where to begin:
Before you begin checking out the options, it's essential to establish how and where your phone will be used.
- How many lines are required?
- How big is your home?
- How many handsets are required?
- What are the walls of your home made of: timber, concrete, bricks, aluminum ... and how will it affect the use of your cordless phone?
- Will the cordless handsets be used in a garden or by a pool?
- Are the users hearing impaired or short sighted?
- Is the phone to be used in an area where power supplies are subject to interruption?
- Do the users require a Bluetooth connection between their cell phones and the cordless phone system?
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Needing a telephone for the hard of hearing:
The most extensive range of telephones for the hearing impaired is manufactured by Clarity Phones, a division of Plantronics, Inc. It includes not only corded and cordless phones, but also cell phones for hearing impaired people. The company's focus is on seniors and enhancing their ability to communicate. It not only makes telephones for the hearing impaired, but also sight impaired products including big button cordless phones and notification devices.
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Cordless Phones Headset Jack:
Many cordless phones have headset jacks on their handsets, so you can walk and talk, or work and talk, without having to hold the phone. Most cordless phones with headset jacks also have belt clips; and you can also buy protective holsters to clip to your belt, waistband or pocket. Cordless phones are designed to use headsets with 2.5mm plugs, and won’t accept headsets with modular plugs that are commonly used with office phones.
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Cordless Phones Caller ID:
Most cordless phones have displays to show the name and number of a caller (if you have Caller ID service from your phone company) so you can decide to answer a call, ignore it, or let go to voicemail or your answerer. Many cordless phones also have Caller ID on Call Waiting, so you can see the identity of a second caller, and decide if you want to switch to the second call. Cordless Phones with Caller ID usually have memory to capture names and numbers of up to 50 callers so you can call them back later.
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Cordless Phones Multi-handset operation:
Most cordless phones are actually telephone systems, with one base and up to eight cordless handsets, and intercom from handset to handset and handset to base and base to handset. The Panasonic cordless phone range include automated attendant and voicemail, with up to nine mailboxes. Some Philips cordless phones allows you to announce calls through the small speakers in the handsets.
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Cordless Phones Speaker Phone:
A built-in microphone and speaker allow you to dial and have a conversation without picking up the handset. They’re also great for monitoring a line if, for example, you are put on hold while checking on a plane reservation or a furniture delivery. Speakerphones vary in quality – the best are digital duplex. In cordless phones, the speakerphone feature is usually part of the base, not the handset, and some bases with speakerphones do not have touch-tone dialling pads, so you’ll have to dial from the handset, or use the speaker phone just for answering calls.
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Kirk - How many in the 4000 range?
There are three models in the range, the 4020, 4040 & 4080. The 4020 & 4040 are ideal for manufacturing and warehousing environments. The 4080 is designed for chemical plants, power silos and anywhere there is a risk of explosion.
All handsets are robust a rubber edge surrounds the phones for extra protection.
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Which of the 4000 range include headset ports?
The 4040 and 4080 include the features of loudspeaker/hands free, vibration and a headset socket.
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What are the benefits of using a DF10 with Kirk?
For those who do not require the ruggedized features of the Kirk 4000 series of handsets the Dectfone DF10 provides an economical alternative which is fully compatible with Kirk solutions. Ideal for office environments providing many of the functions of a mobile phone with cost and speech quality of a fixed phone.
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What accessories are available for the Kirk handsets?
Leather Cases protect your Kirk handset from scratches, shocks and dust. The transparent window allows the handset to be used whilst in the case.
The Belt Clip makes it easy to keep your Kirk handset with you when you are on the move. It attaches to a belt or a pocket. The handset fits to the belt clip with a specially designed connector.
The Safety Line ensures that if you drop your Kirk Handset the safety line stops your handset hitting the floor or being lost.
The Multi-Charger will allow four 4000 series handsets to be charges at the same time. It is stylish and will blend in any work environment.
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What is the difference between the 4000 & 5000 range?
The 5000 series are elegant and lightweight but keeps the traditional values of ruggedness and reliability for which the Kirk handsets are known for. The large colour display with an icon and text based menu make them ideal for employees who do not need the IP classification or ATEX/IEC rating of the 4040/4080 handset.
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