dhk@teletech.uucp (Don H Kemp) (12/06/89)
[Moderator's Note: Mr. Kemp has passed along this press release
received through the Consultant's Liason Program of AT&T. PT]
FOR RELEASE MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1989
NEW YORK -- AT&T today announced the first multi-line cordless
telephone for business.
The MERLIN(R) cordless telephone, designed by AT&T Bell
Laboratories, brings the same sound quality of AT&T corded phones to
office and industrial telephone users.
"We expect the Merlin cordless telephone to set and maintain a
standard throughout the industry for years to come, and to create a
strong and lasting demand for our product -- just like the cordless
5000 series is doing in the residence market," said Paul Wondrasch,
General Business Systems president.
"The freedom this product offers is limited only by the needs and
imagination of the user."
The cordless Merlin has five programmable buttons that can be
used for telephone lines or system features, such as intercom and
speed dial. Visual indicators show the status of the telephone lines.
Users can select any one of 10 channels allocated for
transmitting cordless conversations to assure clarity. They can even
change channels in mid-conversation, at the touch of a single button.
The automatic security system guards against unauthorized use.
The telephone is compatible with all MERLIN(R) Plus, MERLIN(R)
II, Merlin 206, 410, 820, 1030 and 3070 Communications Systems and
AT&T System 25. The Merlin cordless telephone can be connected
directly to the system without adaptors.
Merlin cordless telephones are available now from AT&T's sales
force, at AT&T Phone Centers and from authorized dealers. Suggested
prices are $485 with an AT&T telephone system purchase and $560 when
purchased alone. One-year warranty and standard one-, two- and
four-year maintenance contracts apply.
# # #
AT&T MERLIN(R) Cordless Telephone
Corded Sound Quality ensures that calls will be crisp
and clear.
Ten-Channel Selection allows users to change channels
From Handset instantly for clarity.
Five Line Appearances give user access to outside
lines, intercom links or system
programmable features.
Direct Access to allows user to connect phone
System directly to the system, without
adaptor.
Message Light on lets users know that they have
Base Unit a call.
Three-Position Ringer allows user to adjust volume for
Volume on Base Unit changing environmental needs.
Visual Indicators on show status of all lines or
Handset features.
Extended Life Battery makes frequent recharging
unnecessary.
Automatic Digital has up to 65,000 codes, guarding
Security System against unauthorized use.
User Replaceable make replacements fast and
Battery and Antenna inexpensive.
Full Range Performance provides extensive indoor and
outdoor use.
Out of Range Indicator provides audible tone to alert
user that phone is going out of
range from the base.
Visual and Audible provide a clear indication when
Low Battery Indicators handset recharging is necessary.
Transfer Button allows user to transfer calls
on Handset to other system extensions.
Hold Button allows user to put one call on
Handset hold while placing or answering
other calls.
# # #
SPECIFICATIONS
Wiring Four-pair modular
FCC Compliance Conforms to FCC rules, Part 15 for
cordless phones.
FCC Reg. # AS 55HM-ATTMLC5
Certification Transformer UL Listed
Set UL listed 1/1/90
Jack Type 657 - 4pr. Modular
Temperature 32 - 122 F (0 - 50 C)
Dimensions 8 1/2"(L) X 5"(W) X 2 3/4" (H)
Wt. 3 lbs.
Installation Installed by AT&T Technician or Self
Installed
System Compatibility MERLIN(R) Plus Communications
System
MERLIN(R) II Communications
System
MERLIN(R) 206/410/820
Communications Systems
MERLIN(R) 1030/3070 Communications
Systems
AT&T System 25
Repair Procedures Return for repair or replacement at
authorized AT&T Service Center
Warranty One year
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Don H Kemp "Always listen to experts. They'll
B & K Associates, Inc. tell you what can't be done, and
Rutland, VT why. Then do it."
unet!uvm-gen!teletech!dhk Lazarus Longjohn@bovine.ati.com (John Higdon) (12/10/89)
Don H Kemp <dhk@teletech.uucp> writes: > NEW YORK -- AT&T today announced the first multi-line cordless > telephone for business. > [huge list of features offering little more than a Panasonic > cordless phone connected to a single-line port on a KX-T123211, deleted] > Suggested > prices are $485 with an AT&T telephone system purchase and $560 when > purchased alone. One-year warranty and standard one-, two- and > four-year maintenance contracts apply. I see AT&T's interpretation of "fair market value" comes to light once again. I have a KXT3900 cordless connected to a single-line port on my 1232. I can answer any line, place a call on any line, answer any ringing extension, answer and call my [homemade] doorphone, conference calls, receive second call indication at the handset, access speed dial, have system last-number-redial, park and retrieve calls, and access internal and external paging. The phone itself scans the 10 channels for a vacant one when you go off hook and allows the user to change channels should one become unusable during the conversation. The price for all this? I paid $149.95. That's nearly 400% less than AT&T's remarkable breakthrough. It also has a one-year warranty, but I'm not stupid enough to get a maintenance contract. You see, it (unlike what I've heard about Merlin) won't need it. John Higdon | P. O. Box 7648 | +1 408 723 1395 john@bovine.ati.com | San Jose, CA 95150 | M o o !
joe@mojave.ati.com (Joe Talbot) (12/12/89)
I'll be very honest here in saying that I'm not a fan of the Merlin System from AT&T. I feel that you get very little bang for the buck, and you really don't even get the old time AT&T reliability or feel. But, Why do you need four pairs for an electronic phone? Electronic phones have been out for years, I beleive that the SL-1 phone from Northern Telecom was one of the first. It (and almost every other) uses two pairs! One is used for data and powering the set, another is used for an analog tip and ring. joe@mojave I finally changed my dumb signiture. People were always telling me what a great signature I had.
faunt@cisco.com (Doug Faunt N6TQS 415-688-8269) (12/13/89)
The electronic phones on an AT&T System 75 can use up to 4 pair. If it's a hybrid phone they use one pair for analog, one pair for digital in, one pair for digital out, and if it's running an accessory, like a speakerphone another pair for distributing central power. If you have no accessories the power pair is unnecessary (this can also be handled by having a PS local to the device). If you're using a digital set, then the analog pair is not necessary.
john@bovine.ati.com (John Higdon) (12/15/89)
Doug Faunt N6TQS 415-688-8269 <faunt@cisco.com> writes: > The electronic phones on an AT&T System 75 can use up to 4 pair. If > it's a hybrid phone they use one pair for analog, one pair for digital > in, one pair for digital out, and if it's running an accessory, like a > speakerphone another pair for distributing central power. If you have > no accessories the power pair is unnecessary (this can also be handled > by having a PS local to the device). If you're using a digital set, > then the analog pair is not necessary. But why, Why, WHY, can't they put data send, data receive, and power on ONE pair? Every other manufacturer in the known civilized world seems to be able to do this. An exception is Mitel, who puts analog voice (full duplex), send data, receive data, and power over A SINGLE PAIR. The question wasn't "what is on the pairs", but rather "why do they have to use so many when others don't for the same amount of information conveyance"? John Higdon | P. O. Box 7648 | +1 408 723 1395 john@bovine.ati.com | San Jose, CA 95150 | M o o !