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Re: American to German conversion?

Alex — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:48:52 GMT

There's a way to change the caller ID setting on a BeoCom 4 ... but the US BeoCom 1's and 2's are only built for the US Standard so that's a no go. I would imagine the same problem applies for the BeoTalk 1200(1100?) as well.

Re: American to German conversion?

kawo — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:41:45 GMT

As far as I know one of the differences could be the caller ID. This might not work as it is slightky differnt from country to country. I don't know the details but that I heard before.

Karsten

Re: American to German conversion?

Alex — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:29:05 GMT

Rob,

Thats not what I would worry about. As far as wireless connectivity they're going to work as well there as they do here. If they interfere with your wireless network here, they will interfere with your wireless network there, etc. In the US we've WAY overused the 2.4Ghz spectrum so chances are you'd be more likely to have problems with wireless interference here.

What you should to be more concerned with is the different telephone systems in other countries. We cannot GUARANTEE that they will work abroad, but in many (most) cases they will work in other countries. And just as an FYI I've actually heard about more problems with getting the BeoTalk 1200 to work abroad than any of the phones, but everyone's experience is diferent. You might just be one of the lucky ones!

Re: American to German conversion?

Keith Saunders — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:23:16 GMT

See my answer to your PM

Re: American to German conversion?

xkd220 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:17:23 GMT

I was under the interpretation that a step up converter would do the trick. We got different advice at the shop which is why I posted here.

As long as the answering machine works, I will be happy.

Re: American to German conversion?

tournedos — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:21:08 GMT

I believe the DECT system uses different frequencies in US than in Europe, so using your Beocom 2 might be illegal (or just against the regulations) in Europe. You may choose not to care about that, but it's possible that the phone might interfere with some other nearby wireless system, or be interfered so much that it won't work...

I believe Keith will shortly give you more definite answers

American to German conversion?

xkd220 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:35:21 GMT

We have a Beo-com 2 and Beo-talk 1200 answering machine. This was bought in New York but would this also work in Munich? A standard step up converter would allow the answering machine to work, right?