Hi,

We're moving from UK to Oz later this year and, as far as I can remember from the old forum, UK beocoms won't work over there - is this the case? We have 2 beocom 6000s with a PSTN base. If we got a UK to Australia phone socket adapter would they just not work at all, work but not show caller ID etc or work 100% and I've just got it all wrong? Could I not just get an Australian PSTN base to make everything work?

thanks Jasper 

I believe a simple change of PSTN Base would do it, but if you purchase the latest style PSTN base, your phones may not be compatible - or may at least need a software upgrade. It can be done, but it depends on a few factors exactly how costly or time consuming this may be!

Lee 

Thanks Lee - might start keeping an eye on australian e-bay for an old PSTN base - sounds like might be cheaper than upgrading all the phones as well.

Jasper 

Don't worry - I'll wait for a techie to come through with the thumbs up before parting with any money - had something in the back of my mind about different wavelengths being used for cordless phones in the two countries.

Jasper 

How old are the handsets? If they are Mk1's, then they won't work with a new PSTN 2 base. If they are MK2's then they will work (with a PSTN 2 base), but may require a software update if they are early Mk2's (which is not as cheap as you may think). If you can find an Australian PSTN 1 base, then I 'think' you will be OK but I'm not 100% sure. I don't know about the wavelength issue.

It is a complete minefield. If you can afford to do it I would probably just sell what you have on eBay (B&O phones generally do quite well with a decent (technical) description and photos) and buy a totally new set in Australia. You get a new waranty, new battery and your 100% sure it will all work.

Ian 

thanks Ian - 99% sure they're Mk1s. If an old PSTN base is an option then I'll probably try this first as saving up for a BV7

Jasper 

Just to let everyone know how this panned out.

Didn't end up finding an old Australian PSTN1 on e-bay so opted to have my UK PSTN1 upgraded with a new board and the two handsets' software updated. This, together with a new power adapter, set me back $250 - 110 pounds or so.

Taking them home tonight and we'll see if they work - then I'll see if I can get them to work as VOIP phones

Jasper