https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/13.aspxThe main Meeting Place for BeoWorld members, and the place for General Questions, Answers and things to say! If you have any questions about anything Bang &amp; Olufsen related - please ask. If you have anything to say - please tell!enCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31104.93)https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/206632.aspxWed, 27 May 2009 23:07:55 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:206632rayfenwick0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/206632.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=206632<p><blockquote><div><img src="https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/Themes/beotheme1/images/icon-quote.gif"> <strong>beoguy:</strong></div><div></p> <p>I live in Canada.&nbsp; I actually know people still using rotary phones exclusively!&nbsp; </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Guy</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <p></div></blockquote></p> <p>Hi Guy</p> <p>Daniel was referring to analogue cordless phones - they are now not approved for use in some EU countries for a few reasons: </p> <p>firstly the signal is broadcast without encryption, so anyone with a basic radio scanner can listen in to your conversation (I used to have lots of fun doing this as a student..) </p> <p>secondly because there are concerns that the higher transmission wattage will fry your brain</p> <p>thirdly the frequencies have now been allocated for other uses.</p> <p>and also because it will mean that manufacturers can sell more new phones....</p> <p>Having said that, I doubt anyone will know or care if you use it, so enjoy <img src="http://forum.beoworld.org/emoticons/01.gif" alt="Smile" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/206624.aspxWed, 27 May 2009 21:17:32 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:206624beoguy0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/206624.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=206624<p>I live in Canada.&nbsp; I actually know people still using rotary phones exclusively!&nbsp; </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Guy</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/206541.aspxWed, 27 May 2009 15:20:30 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:206541Daniel0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/206541.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=206541<p>I hope you&#39;re not living in the EU.</p> <p>It&#39;s illegal to use analogue phones here. <img src="http://forum.beoworld.org/emoticons/16.gif" alt="Whistle" /></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/206386.aspxWed, 27 May 2009 09:25:47 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:206386burantek0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/206386.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=206386<p>i believe that to be the equivalent of putting a call on hold...</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/206379.aspxWed, 27 May 2009 08:24:29 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:206379beoguy0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/206379.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=13&PostID=206379<p>Hi all!&nbsp; I recently acquired a Beocom 500 in Pink!&nbsp; Works great, but can anyone tell me what the &quot;Omstil&quot; button is for?</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>Guy</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>