SPECIAL INFORMATION

- The default password for the Phonelabs Bluetooth Module is "3774". The maximum effective range of the original Bluetooth Module BT01 is 30 ft and can be less depending on the levels of competing radio frequency interference. Bluetooth devices transmit and receive at approximately 1 milliwatt in the 2.4Ghz frequency spectrum. There can be interference issues with using any Bluetooth device in the same area as 2.4Ghz cordless phones, hybrid 5.8 Ghz cordless phones, and WiFi 802.11b/g/n, which also operates on the 2.4Ghz frequency, but at much higher (400 milliwatts or higher) power. For best results when using other 2.4Ghz devices, keep those devices as far away as possible from the Dock-N-Talk™ equipment and cell phone when you are using the Bluetooth module. If you are still having interference issues, try resetting the operating channel on your WiFi router to channel 10 or 11 and your cordless phones to the highest channel available. (Bluetooth operates on channel 1 or 2.) See your wireless router and cordless phone owner's manuals for instructions on resetting the operating channels.

Since November of 2006, Phone Labs has been delivering a new Bluetooth Module, the BT02, which provides the latest Class 1 Bluetooth 2.0 advanced features and extended range (Class 1) of 300' or more and is supported by the Dock-N-Talk™ and the Enterprise Telephone™ firmware with versions 1.XX and above as well as the new Unity Telephone™. The maximum effective range of the prior Bluetooth Module BT01 is 30 ft and for the BT02 is 300 ft or more but can be less depending on the levels of competing radio frequency interference and the Bluetooth software in the connecting cell phone.

An important new feature of the latest Bluetooth Module (BT02) allows the user to pair up to 8 phones to the same Bluetooth Module. However, only one cell phone at a time can be actively connected to the Bluetooth Module. The new Bluetooth module can be identified by the model number of BT02 on the back label.

Former 0.XX firmware versions of the Dock-N-Talk™ and Enterprise Telephone™ are not compatible with the new BT02 Bluetooth Module. However, all the prior versions of the Bluetooth Modules (BT01) will continue to be compatible with the newest firmware versions. If you own one of the older 0.XX firmware versions of the Dock-N-Talk™ or Enterprise Telephone™ and you want to use the new BT02 Bluetooth Module, you will need to send your device to Phonelabs for a firmware upgrade. The cost for this upgrade is $25 which also covers return shipping costs back to you. Contact Phonelabs directly for information on returning your device for the firmware upgrade.

NOTE: The Nextel Push-To-Talk feature doesn't work with the Bluetooth module. PTT feature is only supported with a cable connection.

The FCC will not allow the activation of non-E911 compliant phones by any carrier. All TDMA and most analog service was turned off on Feb 19, 2008. There are still some small rural carriers that have not fully converted to digital service, but they can turn off their analog service at any time without notice. If you are planning to use the Dock-N-Talk™ with other non-cellular commercial equipment (ie: irrigation pivots, pumps, meters, alarm systems, PBX, etc.) please be aware that CDMA carriers (Verizon, Sprint, Altell, Cellular One) do not pass DTMF tones (touch-tones) clearly through their networks. For this reason, I highly recommended that you use a GSM or iDEN (Nextel) cell phone in order to interface with this type of commercial equipment.

Lindsay Manufacturing Co., the manufacturer of Zimmatic center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems, upgraded their computer speech boards 2 years ago to clear up the distorted DTMF tones sent through a CDMA network. You can use a CDMA carrier with the latest Zimmatic computer speech board from Lindsay. If your speech board is over 2 years old, you must upgrade to this new speech board to use a CDMA carrier. Contact your local Zimmatic dealer for more information and pricing.

If you are wanting to use the Dock-N-Talk™ with more than 5 or 6 wired phones, I can supply you with a "Ring Booster" that will increase the 3 REN (Ringer Equivalency Number) of the Dock-N-Talk™ to 15 REN allowing the your unit to ring up to 15 phones.

Voice quality and proper operation of your Dock-N-Talk™ is dependent on the signal quality of your cell phone reaching the nearest cell site. Many inside locations may not require an external antenna for your cell phone to work properly. If your cell phone works well at the location that the Dock-N-Talk™ will be placed (3 or 4 bars or upper 3/4 or higher on the phone's signal strength meter) then you don't need an external antenna. With marginal signal strength at the planned location ( 2 bars or middle of the meter) you should purchase an external antenna for best performance. A low signal strength (1 bar or 1/4 or lower part of the meter) indicates the absolute need for an external antenna and possibly a powered signal booster. You should also try different indoor locations where you plan to place the Dock-N-Talk™ to see if any of those locations improves the cell phone's signal strength before deciding on purchasing an external antenna. An external antenna is connected directly to the cell phone when using Phonelabs equipment. I supply a variety of antenna connectors, adapters, external antennas (including Yagi's), the new Freedom Universal Booster antenna from Phonelabs, low-loss cables, and signal boosters depending on your needs and type of cellular service.

Visit the FAQ pages (listed below) on Phonelabs web site if you have addtional questions.

Phonelabs Pre-sale Dock-N-Talk FAQ page

Phonelabs Post-sale Dock-N-Talk FAQ page

Phonelabs Enterprise Phone FAQ page

Phonelabs Unity Phone FAQ page

Purchasing Phonelabs equipment from us guarantees you permanent "no charge" after sale tech support. If you purchase Phonelabs equipment from another source, we charge $5 per call for tech support.

Doug Foote - D & J Enterprises

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