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The North Shore Radio Club NS9RC www.NS9RC.org Radio Amateurs: A Community Resource. RECENT ADVANCES IN TELEPHONE TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR HOME & OFFICE. Shel Epstein, K9APE 12 OCT 2004. NEW TECHNOLOGIES. Cell Phones – CELLSOCKET ® and others V oice O ver I nternet P rotocol ( VOIP ).
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The North Shore Radio ClubNS9RCwww.NS9RC.orgRadio Amateurs: A Community Resource
RECENT ADVANCES IN TELEPHONE TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR HOME & OFFICE Shel Epstein, K9APE 12 OCT 2004
NEW TECHNOLOGIES • Cell Phones – CELLSOCKET® and others • Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
REASONS FOR CHANGE • Better and More Features • Greater Mobility • Better Pricing • Lower Taxes For VOIP • Expanded Capabilities For Existing Phones
PROCEDURE • Order Service • Local Number Portability • Obtain Equipment • Disconnect From Twisted Pair(s) At Telephone Network Interface • Install Equipment + Uninterruptible AC Supply • Program Features • Bridge To Interior Twisted Pair(s)
Order Service • Cellular • Visit Store or Website • Coverage Plan – Local or National • Equipment – CELLSOCKET Adaptor Compatible Phone,Hands Free, HD Battery, Programming Cable & Software • Local Number Portability • CELLSOCKET Adaptor – www.cellsocket.com • VOIP • Website Only –www.vonage.com • Coverage Plan – Local, Timed, Unlimited • Local Number Portability
OBTAIN EQUIPMENT • Cellular • Phones Usually Hand Delivered At Store • Walk-Through Recommended For Many Features • Hands-Free Mobile Accessory Requires Installation • You Can Do It If You Have Experience With Autos • Rooftop Antenna Recommended - ¾-inch Punch • CELLSOCKET Adaptor • Base + Phone-Specific Adaptor - $60 to $100 • UPS Delivery In About One Week • VOIP • UPS Hardware Delivery In About One Week • Local Number Portability In About 3 Weeks
CELLSOCKET ADAPTOR OPERATION • Dial Number + # • Check Website For Operable Call Features • Caller ID • Access Voicemail • Call Waiting • One-Touch Dialing • 3-Way Calling • Voice Dialing
CELLSOCKET ADAPTOR IN OPERATION • Advantages • Eliminates Need For Landline Account • Can Locate Antenna For Best Reception In Building Or Connect Rooftop Antenna • Uses Existing Phones & Interior Wiring • Installation Easy – Less Than ½-Hour • Disadvantages • Blocks Transmission of # Key • Some Automatic Telephone Systems Cannot Decode Dialing Tones
VONAGE FEATURES Free Features Optional Features Voicemail Plus Multiple Phone LinesCaller ID with Name Multiple Numbers – One LineCall Waiting Virtual Phone NumbersCall Forwarding Line For Your Laptop3-Way Calling Toll-Free NumberIn-Network Calling FAX Machine NumberTraveling with Vonage – Works Anywhere You Can Plug Into BroadbandArea Code SelectionInternet Programming Call TransferRATESClick-2-Call$24.95 – Unlimited USA & CanadaCall Return (*69)$14.95 – 500 MinutesCaller ID Block (*67)3¢ / minute – London, Mexico CityRepeat DialingInternational Call BlockRing ListsCall Hunt
VONAGE MODEM INSTALLATION • Connect Between Cable Modem & Router (if any) or Computer • If Keeping Old Number, Wait 3 Weeks ForE-Mail Before Connecting To Existing Phones • Bridge To Interior Telephone Lines • Go To www.vonage.com To Program Features Such As E-Mail, Forwarding & 911 • Estimated Installation Time ~ 1 Hour
VONAGE MODEM OPERATION • Dial Number –Just As With Standard Phone • Some Automatic Telephone Systems Cannot Decode Dialing Tones
CONCLUSIONS • CELLSOCKET – Very Satisfied • VONAGE – Very Satisfied • Telecommunications Systems of the FutureAvailable To You Now.
Presentation & Production BySheldon L. Epstein, K9APEShel@k9ape.comEpstein Associates – K9APEwww.k9ape.com©2004 K9APE® Images