Old Style Carphone gets new life as Bluetooth Handset

November 29, 2007 — Mickel

Today approved by the FCC the Cartel CT-1000.
Cartel CT-1000
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An old-style carphone handset, now functioning as a bluetooth handset.
Just like 90’s car-phone, it works as a speakerphone, so you can keep both hands on the wheel, and even now in some states avoid a ticket. But it can also be used a regular phone when your not moving.

Has it own 500 contracts phonebook, display’s Caller ID or if selected Talking Caller ID, supports voice dialing and many other features that makes this a must have for any retro-fan.

Manual from the FCC here.

For price and sales information please go to www.bluecarphone.com

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GRE PSR-600 (0716) FCC Approved

November 29, 2007 — Mickel

Today the GRECOM PSR-600 (0716) got approved by the FCC, a new Advanced Digital Base/Mobile scanner with Object Orientated Interface.

GRECOM 0716Click to Enlarge.

Some of the features include:

  • 25-54, 108-137, 216-512, 764-1300mhz (divided in several sub-bands)
  • Multi Trunking (EDACS, Motorola, LTR, P25)
  • Automatic Adaptive Digital Tracking (P25)
  • Digital AGC
  • LTR Home Repeater Automove
  • CTCSS & DCS Decoder
  • Spectrum Sweeper
  • SAME Weather Alerting and Skywarn
  • Alert LED and Audible Alarms
  • Real-Time Signal Strenght Indicator

    • Then there is the V-Scanner technology; from the manual:

    Allows you to save complete radio configurations within the radio, for recall into main memory as needed in the field. This is similar to having a laptop computer and programming software available anytime. You can use V-Scanners to store configurations for different geographical areas or usage styles. Twenty one V-Scanner Folders are provided, each capable of storing over 1,800 objects. Total memory capacity of main memory combined with V-Scanners is over 37,800 objects!

    GRECOM 0716Click to Enlarge.

    According to the manual it comes with: Telescoping Antenna, CD (Software etc.), USB PC/IF cable! (and more.)

    Manual Here.

    Additional Info:ADV0716

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    Two-Way radio for your dog.

    November 27, 2007 — Mickel

    The Hear Now Inc. company recently got FCC approval for the Talk & Train Mini a Two-Way communicator for your pet.
    Talk & TrainClick to Enlarge.
    N.B. This is NOT the Talk & Train Mini, but the standard version!

    Essentially a two-way radio in the Family Radio Service band this device allows the owner to call the wearer. And in turn your pet could respond with the Vox function. The collar also has a “call owner” button if a passerby wants to find out where the owner of the dog is… Cute dog plus two-way radio spells babe-magnet.

    The Hear Now Inc. Communicator

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    New Sanrio Bluetooth Headsets – Hello Kitty & Chococat

    November 21, 2007 — Mickel

    I always though it was a little crazy seeing kids run around with their own mobile phones, but at least now they have some more accessories for them too in the form of two popular Sanrio characters.

    Hello Kitty Bluetooth Headset Front
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    Hello Kitty Bluetooth Headset Front
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    The headset can be charged using a USB connector, and has volume and call control buttons. Overall pretty standard use; the light flashes, press the kitty and answer the call.
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    ZipIt Z2 Wireless Messenger passes FCC

    November 15, 2007 — Mickel

    The ZipIt Wireless Messenger passed the FCC today.
    ZipIt Z2

    It’s the new and improved version of the ZipIt Messenger that allows you to IM using AOL, Yahoo, MSN on your own wireless network. Now you can also listen to you MP3’s on ZipIt. This time it sports A color screen, and still runs Linux. So let the hacking begin, available soon for about $150.

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