[comp.dcom.telecom] Extended Range Cordless

DEVEREJS%RTP@dupont.com (John S. DeVere) (01/20/91)

In a previous issue, someone asked about cordless phones with a range
of about four miles.  Since I have not yet seen a reply, I thought I
would add my comments/questions.

When I last visited New York, I was walking past one of the 9999
electronics stores and noticed the cordless phones marked "for export
only".  The range on the box was listed as 25 miles or more -- I don't
remember.  Obviously, these are not FCC approved, or everyone would be
trying to use them as car phones.

Does anyone know what frequency these phones use and if such phones
will be approved by the FCC anytime soon?  Do you have any other
information regarding these phones?


John DeVere    DuPont Electronics    Research Triangle Park, NC