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1. From There to HEAR Things to try when experiencing problems with FM systems
3. Meet Jack (or Jill) of all trades…YOU! Teacher
behavior management specialist
extra curricular supervisor
guidance counselor
………………..
FM expert
4. HELP!!! Be confident in yourself - you can troubleshoot!
Keep the BIG PICTURE in mind…what are you trying to achieve?
Think through your system - step by step.
Dig out your system manuals - troubleshooting tips are included
Manufacturer customer service numbers.
5. Big Picture All pieces of the puzzle are needed to complete the picture.
6. BIG PICTUREInstructor’s voice needs to be heard by the student
7. Step By Step Check of System Step 1 - Student’s personal hearing devices
Step 2 - Teacher worn FM components
Step 3 - Classroom SF FM components
Step 4 - Student worn FM components
Step 5 - What’s next-who you going to call?
Parents …….Clinical Audiologist
Sparc / Access teams
Manufacturer - Representatives
8. Step 1- Student’s Hearing Device Check the devices without the FM
listening check (stetoclip / earbuds)
student reporting - use Ling Sounds Chart / actions
signal check wand
battery insertion & testing
earmold - Clean? Fit? Tubing?
Audioboot for hearing aid
Cable / adaptor / accessory cover for processor
9. Step 2 - Teacher FM Components Microphone
backup needed
static?
mute switch?
placement? Transmitter
turned on?
Batteries - type, insertion
frequency - fixed/multi
match
program -
Solaris off/on
ch 28 - 32 for CI
Campus S - lock
default freq
2 feet distance
antenna - range/interface
10. Step 3 - Classroom SF FM Receiver
power / on
volume / tone settings
antenna
location -interference ?
speaker cables secure
interface cables
correct / clean
aux / line out Speakers
on
cables attached
placement in room
angle
sound dispersion
11. Step 4 Student FM Components Receivers - personal
turned on ?
Tuned in (freq match)?
Students are your partners in FM usage - they can provide information as well as receive!
12. Step 5 - What’s next? Student’s personal hearing device - problem is identified
Notify Parents to arrange follow - up
Helpful to contact the clinical audiologist to share your findings FM system - problems
SPARC / Access or whomever recommended the system.
Manufacturer / Distributor Customer Service Representatives
13. Contacts: SPARC - Joy Gauvreau 306-655-1320
ACCESS - Marilyn Barrington 306-683-2770
Saskatoon Public Schl Div Wendy White 306-683-8229
Other School Districts - Phonak - 1-800-876-1167 Peter Stelmacovich
Phonic Ear - 1-800-263-8700 Sean Riley
Sennheiser - 1-800-463-1006 Roseline Boire
Spectrum Sound 306-922-2542 Bill Lamb
Soundworks 306-222-3778 Don Friesen
Supportive Hearing Systems 1-800-732-8804 Paul Toner
AVR Sonovation 1-800-462-8336