On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:13:25 -0700, Paul Chambers wrote: >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? ;)
Yes, between the power problems that I encountered (my own fault I suspect) and certain minor quirks of the phones I've gone back to my snom m3. >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 :) It's not at all claer what their thought process is about this. I know that VOIP Supply has tried to get access to their product line, but without success. >If WiFi handsets were more affordable I wouldn't have this problem :) True enough. I was surprised at how well Polycom's SpectraLink 8002 worked with an appropriate access point. I still like the m3. Snom's commitment to continued firmware development gives me some hope that it's one or two shortcommings will eventually be overcome. Michael >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 > > >Internal Virus Database is out of date. >Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.4/1617 - Release Date: 8/17/2008 >12:58 PM > > -- Michael Graves mgraves<at>mstvp.com http://blog.mgraves.org o713-861-4005 c713-201-1262 sip:[EMAIL PROTECTED] skype mjgraves _______________________________________________ -- 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
