Phones
Jul 20th 2004, 6:02 pm
#1
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Phones
Sorry if this is a daft question..we just bought some really nice digital cordless phones....will they work in OZ?
Lucy
Lucy
Jul 20th 2004, 6:08 pm
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Hi Lucy
I don't think so... I have been told by both shipping companies that the phones over here are not compatible with the Oz telephone system....
Sam
I don't think so... I have been told by both shipping companies that the phones over here are not compatible with the Oz telephone system....
Sam
Jul 20th 2004, 6:22 pm
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Re: Phones
Originally posted by lucyb
Sorry if this is a daft question..we just bought some really nice digital cordless phones....will they work in OZ?
Lucy
Sorry if this is a daft question..we just bought some really nice digital cordless phones....will they work in OZ?
Lucy
Also the leads would have to be adapted
PJ
Jul 20th 2004, 7:30 pm
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Put them on E Bay Lucy.
Jul 20th 2004, 9:14 pm
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I would def ebay them, they're no use once you're there... 
Jul 20th 2004, 10:32 pm
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They will work with a new lead or converter. The phone will probably not be approved but neither is my modem. Ooops naughty me.
Jul 20th 2004, 10:46 pm
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Originally posted by bondipom
They will work with a new lead or converter. The phone will probably not be approved but neither is my modem. Ooops naughty me.
They will work with a new lead or converter. The phone will probably not be approved but neither is my modem. Ooops naughty me.
What sort of lead or converter would you need for a digital phone to adapt to an Oz home phone system ? and is it readily available in Oz ?
Jul 20th 2004, 11:06 pm
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leads
Most phones (not all) have a plug in lead that converts us to uk.
unplug it buy a standard lead from(dick smith,bunnings ect) and they will work fine. The only differance in phones sold here is they have a approved sticker on them.same phones
unplug it buy a standard lead from(dick smith,bunnings ect) and they will work fine. The only differance in phones sold here is they have a approved sticker on them.same phones
Jul 20th 2004, 11:45 pm
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Re: Phones
when you say digital, do you mean like a DECT (the european digital standard) phone? i bought one a year ago in brisbane, and it still works today 
if you can plug it straight into a BT line back in the uk, then as long as you get the adapter you can plug it in here.
if you can plug it straight into a BT line back in the uk, then as long as you get the adapter you can plug it in here.
Originally posted by lucyb
Sorry if this is a daft question..we just bought some really nice digital cordless phones....will they work in OZ?
Lucy
Sorry if this is a daft question..we just bought some really nice digital cordless phones....will they work in OZ?
Lucy
Jul 21st 2004, 12:34 am
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Corded phones are one thing, but isn't there a radio frequency issue with cordless phones that might make the ACA rather upset?
Jeremy
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Originally posted by bondipom
They will work with a new lead or converter. The phone will probably not be approved but neither is my modem. Ooops naughty me.
They will work with a new lead or converter. The phone will probably not be approved but neither is my modem. Ooops naughty me.
Jul 21st 2004, 6:58 am
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It has to be approved with an Austel permit - as long as you have this you can use them.
Doesnt tell you how to get this though... may just be easier to get some more when you're out there?
Doesnt tell you how to get this though... may just be easier to get some more when you're out there?
Jul 21st 2004, 7:23 am
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originally posted by JAJ
Corded phones are one thing, but isn't there a radio frequency issue with cordless phones that might make the ACA rather upset?
Corded phones are one thing, but isn't there a radio frequency issue with cordless phones that might make the ACA rather upset?
Dont know how correct this is but I have heard that there is a frequency clash.
I sold mine on Ebay and will buy again when I get there.
Jul 21st 2004, 7:44 am
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like i said, if it is a DECT digital cordless phone it is ok in australia as DECT is a ratified standard which includes frequency allocations......
Originally posted by ianj
This rings a bell (no pun intended). I recall a thread about this before and someone said that the frequency we use over here interferes with the Australian Emergency Services frequency.
Dont know how correct this is but I have heard that there is a frequency clash.
I sold mine on Ebay and will buy again when I get there.
This rings a bell (no pun intended). I recall a thread about this before and someone said that the frequency we use over here interferes with the Australian Emergency Services frequency.
Dont know how correct this is but I have heard that there is a frequency clash.
I sold mine on Ebay and will buy again when I get there.
Jul 21st 2004, 10:02 am
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Our cordless phones are pants compared with the ones available in Aus, if you go to Dick Smiths you can buy "Uniden" cordless phone two pack for $179 (£70!) that have a 1000 meter range, compared to ours with a 300 meter range (at best).
Go for the 2.4ghz model.
Phil.
Go for the 2.4ghz model.
Phil.
Jul 21st 2004, 10:06 am
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Originally posted by philj6969
Our cordless phones are pants compared with the ones available in Aus, if you go to Dick Smiths you can buy "Uniden" cordless phone two pack for $179 (£70!) that have a 1000 meter range, compared to ours with a 300 meter range (at best).
Go for the 2.4ghz model.
Phil.
Our cordless phones are pants compared with the ones available in Aus, if you go to Dick Smiths you can buy "Uniden" cordless phone two pack for $179 (£70!) that have a 1000 meter range, compared to ours with a 300 meter range (at best).
Go for the 2.4ghz model.
Phil.
