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Expert: Spencer Holcombe
Date: 9/16/2008
Subject: phone as intercom
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QUESTION: I have two buildings on the same phone line and I want to be able use the phones to call, or intercom, from one building to another. In a previous response to Roger dated 5/22/2007 with a similar question, you said that he could buy something to hook up to existing phones to use them as an intercom from phone to phone in his house. I'm wondering what that is as my research isn't coming up with anything but expensive systems.
I am looking to replace my phones anyway, and found one that has an intercom that works from phone to phone (up to 8) as long as they are connected in parallel, the Panasonic KX-TS3282B. But it is a corded phone. Ideally I'd like cordless phones and was hoping you could give me some advice as I don't know where else to turn. Thanks.
ANSWER: Lydia,
Most cordless phones come with an intercom from handset to base unit. Radio shack also sells adjunct units to be used with your corded phones. You can also contact your local telephone company to have intercom service added to your line. These services and devices are available in the united states. For others outside the us, I have no information.
Spencer
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QUESTION: Thanks for the reply. The cordless set up you describe wouldn't work for me since the phones will be in different buildings and the reception will not be good enough for phone use. Do you know of any cordless phones that intercom from base to base, and not handset to base (which is all I can find!)
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What is an "adjunct unit to be used with your corded phones"? I don't ustand what that means. Please clarify.
I feel like I am asking the impossible here. Is there anything like a cordless version of the the Panasonic KX-TS3282B? And, why are phones with this capability so rare? I've only found one other from RCA. This phone can have a cordless connect to the data port of the corded base, but the reviews are poor and so it is not an option.
I've spent many days working on this and appreciate your time and help. Thank you.
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Lydia,
Your not asking the impossible, it's just that most people use CORDED phones with an intercom system. An adjunct is an add on device-electronic stores sell inercoms as an adjunct for Corded phones, and Since you're going to be using it in seperate buildings I'd say go corded! If the buildings are on the same power source-G.E. and others sell a plug in telephone jack for cordless and corded but I'm not sure of the reception. If this is for a farm or home use I'd try it, but if you're using this as a business I'd contact your telco for service offerings. (they can determine your needs and offer you several options. It's going to cost you for equipment and or service though, no matter what you decide on.
Spencer
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