Noise or static on the line – Uniden DECT2188 Series User Manual

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Noise or Static On The Line

oise or Static On The Line

Interference is the most common

cause of noise or static on a

cordless phone. Here are some

common sources of interference:

electrical appliances, especially

microwave ovens

computer equipment, especially

wireless LAN equipment and

DSL modems

radio-based wireless devices,

such as room monitors,

wireless controllers, or wireless

headphones or speakers

large florescent light fixtures

(especially if they give off a buzzing noise)

other services that use your phone line, like alarm systems,

intercom systems, or broadband Internet service

Here are some hints for when the static is...

on 1 handset or in 1 location:

on all handsets or in all locations:

Check nearby for one of the

common interference sources.

Try moving the handset away from

a suspected source, or try moving

the suspected source so it’s not

between the handset & the base.

Try moving closer to the base.

There is always more noise at the

edges of the base's range. If the

handset displays an Out of Range

message, you need to move closer

to the base.

Check near the base for the source

of interference.

Try moving the base away from a

suspected source, or turn off the

source if possible.

If the base has an adjustable

antenna, try raising the antenna so

it stands straight up.

If you have any service that uses the

phone line, you might need a filter

(see below).

Installing a line filter or DSL filter

Sometimes, broadband Internet services that use the telephone line

can interfere with phones. One of these services−DSL−often causes

static on telephones. A DSL filter or telephone line filter usually solves

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Do you use a T-Coil hearing aid?

If you have a hearing aid

equipped with a telecoil (T-coil)

feature, the interaction between

the hearing aid & digital cordless

phones can cause noise in the

handset. If you have a T-coil

hearing aid & you have problems

with noise on the line, try turning

on T-coil mode. Open the menu.

Select Handset Setup, then

select T-coil.

Using T-coil mode can shorten

the handset’s talk time; make

sure to watch the battery status

and keep the battery charged.