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Thanks to Tim & Patrick - both very useful
advice.
I have now re-thought my requirements and an
analogue 2 line 8 extension (16 phones ?) would be more than suffice. If I
hang
a couple of DECT phones and slave them to the master, I can have even more
phones. But realistically how many do I need ? Not even 16 - so again just
because you can do it does not mean you have to.
One question Patrick how can you run more than
one
handset of one extension - will it be a series of slaves to the one plugged
into
the master socket, and if so how do I ensure there is sufficient power
?
As part of my research I found an amazing
PBX
- www.ultimate106.co.uk - it has
talking caller id a la Meteor, and has a optional door entry kit which can
be
used to divert calls to a mobile etc if you are not in a la Comfort alarm
system. It has 1 line, 6 extensions and recommends a maximum of 12
handsets.
Here is blurb from the site
Call Director
Routes calls direct to the extension
required
Personal Voice Mail For Each
Extension
Every extension has it's own voice mail
box
Dedicated Fax Extension
Fax calls can be directed straight to the fax
machine or with call sign the user can identify if the incoming call is a
fax or
phone call
Talking Caller ID
Announce the number of the caller; and the
name if
stored in memory
Optional Door Intercom/Entry
System
Allows you to talk to visitors or unlock the
door
>from
Visitors can leave a message on voice mail
when you
are out
Door intercom calls can be forwarded to an
external
number where you can be reached (e.g. mobile number)
Music On Hold
Plays music whilst callers are on
hold
Compatibility with CD player allows any
recording
to be played
Simultaneous Internal & External
Calls
Can make 1 external call as well as 2 internal
calls simultaneously
Privacy On Calls
Other extensions can not listen in or
interrupt a
call
Hotline Extension
Lift the handset and a pre-set number is
automatically dialed
50 Memory Speed Dialing
Stores up to 50 numbers in 2 digit
locations
Automatic Call Back
Lets you know when the line is free, when
another
extension is free, or when the person you are calling is off the
line
Payphone Extension
Direct access to outside line with no need to
dial
9 or install an additional line
Day & Night Mode
Allows you to control at what time of day or
night
your extensions will ring
Cost around £150 plus VAT.
Fantastic value I think.
I am looking for a 2 line alternative to this,
but
no joy. Anyone any ideas ? Tim?
Cheers
Umar
Tim said
Re-reading through
your post I think you are just being a bit ridiculous with the number of
handsets (looking at 26 of the things and at the same time being really
cost
conscious) . I’ve just installed an 8 extension ISDN DECT system in a house
that is 55m from end to end. Three of the phones are portable handsets, and
5
are fixed. That works well, and the total cost was around 850
quid.
Maybe there are
other
factors to consider, but I’ve spent a large part of the last week looking
at
phones, so I can probably answer most of your questions.
Tim
and Patrick
said
Since it sounds like you need a
mixture of DECT and wired sockets, I
would go for a fixed PBX and then
hang a DECT base station(s) off one
or more extensions, rather than
going
for just a DECT base station on
its own - most DECT base stations are
limited in the number of
handsets they support, I don't know of any
that
would go to 26! Also
be aware that compatibility between PBX's and DECT
handsets isn't
great - the minor difference in the way the ring is
generated by a
PBX is sometimes not picked up by DECT base stations, so
the DECT
handsets do not ring.
Finally, there are very few
analogue
PBX's that support caller id
pass through - if this is important to
you,
it's going to cost you!
Exchange and Mart have a good list of second
hand suppliers. It is
essential that you get full configuration docs
with
your PBX! If you
can get away with a 2 exch lines + 8 extension
configuration, then
keep an eye out for a second hand Olycrom. Avoid
antique BT kit -
esp. Ambassadors/Renown. And whatever PBX you choose,
try
to get one
which will work with both system phones AND conventional
analogue
handsets. Otherwise, if looking for something new, Solwise
(www.solwise.co.uk) carry a range of competitively priced new PBXs.
Pansonic PBXs
are
also well respected and feature rich. A google
search should turn up
DECT
handsets - Siemens have a good reputation.
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