Another example of the North American frequency allocations being just a little bit different from everywhere else in the world... So does that mean you've stopped using your S685 IP, Michael? ;)
Siemens USA does offer a few of the Gigaset DECT models over here (e.g. the E450, S450 and S455 are not hard to find). But none of the -IP models (e.g. no S450 IP). Perhaps they'd enjoy more success in the CE business if they offered those :) If WiFi handsets were more affordable I wouldn't have this problem :) Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > That's the purely technological answer, which is completely correct. > > There's a business side to it as well. Siemens is simply not in the > consumer electronics business in North America. They make this decision > consciously. > > Michael Graves > mgraves <at> mstvp.com > o(713) 861-4005 > c(713) 201-1262 > sip:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > skype mjgraves > FWD 54245 > > >> -------- Original Message -------- >> Subject: Re: [asterisk-users] Siemens Gigaset IP in USA (S685 IP in >> particular) >> From: Drew Gibson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Date: Thu, August 21, 2008 12:08 pm >> To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion >> <[email protected]> >> >> >> Paul Chambers wrote: >> >>> For some unfathomable reason, Siemens USA doesn't offer the Gigaset IP >>> range in the U.S. I'm particularly interested in the Gigaset S685 IP. >>> Since it's DECT 6.0, and there's an English (UK) version, I'm thinking >>> it should work just fine, after dealing with the walwart issue (and >>> maybe caller ID signalling). >>> >>> Anyone imported one from the UK and using it in the US? for how long? >>> impressions? anything not working? >>> >>> Have you purchased additional US-spec handsets and used them with the UK >>> basestation? >>> >>> Thanks in advance, >>> >>> Paul >>> >> The original DECT standard uses 1880-1900MHz, as implemented in Europe. >> >> The US FCC designated 1920-1930MHz. This is marketed as DECT 6.0. >> >> The FCC might get angry at you for using regular DECT phones in the US. >> >> And your neighbours with iPhones (GSM) might also get angry... >> >> regards, >> >> Drew >> >> >> -- >> Drew Gibson >> >> Systems Administrator >> OANDA Corporation >> www.oanda.com >> _______________________________________________ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- AstriCon 2008 - September 22 - 25 Phoenix, Arizona Register Now: http://www.astricon.net asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
