GE SmartHome Wireless FRS Intercom and Handheld Radio (58173)

Product Description

GE SMARTHOME WIRELESS INTERCOM & HANDHELD TW0-WAY RADIO Compatible with all GE Smarthome Base Station Intercoms and handheld radios 14 standard RFS channels and 38 privacy subcodes per channel Up to a 2 mile functional range Units include call feature and hands free mode AC adapter included for constant monitoring Hand held rechargeable battery cradle sold separately Recharging cradles available in GE Smarthome Intercom units Also works with 4 AAA batteries (not included) Blisterpack

Customer Reviews:

Great expections...Great disappointment........2005-02-24

I was thrilled when GE came out with a base/intercom station and rechargable hand-held radio conbination. Being an owner of previous GE models such as the GE 35840 (see my review about that one here on Amazon) and the GE 35810, I was enthuastic to try the new model. Was I disappointed!

I expected the SmartHome line of radios would have similiar features as the previous models of GE radios, but it was nothing like it. No weather broadcase reception. The scan didn't scan the CTCSS codes. No programmable memories available. Features that made the 35840 a great little unit were left out of the newer model.

The base station didn't have a rechargable battery back-up option. It will let you put AA alkaline batteries in them, but who wants to waste their money on replacing batteries when the base station could have been designed to use the same rechargable battery pack as the hand-held unit. Poor design!!!

Well, maybe the performance will be good!? NOT!!!!! The sound quality was terrible. Sometimes it was difficult to make-out what the other person was saying. Man, was I REALLY disappointed!

I know what you are thinking..."Hey, you just got a bad unit." I thought of that, too, so I bought a second set. Guess what? SAME STORY!

GE really bombed on this one. Their previous radios worked great and were, in my opinion, one of the best deals on the FRS radio market. This new "SmartHome" stuff just was not a SMART idea on GE's part. They should have built on their previous successes and utilized a great platform like the 35840 and made a rechargable unit and base station based on that platform. Why re-invent the wheel?

Anyway, don't waste your money on the SmartHome setup. The older GE's like the 35840 and 35810 are a good buy and you can still find them.

Randy A. Hefner

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Wireless Intercom

Manufacturer: General Electric
ProductGroup: CE

Home Monitors | Safety & Security | Categories | Home Improvement | Home & Garden

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Product Features:

Wireless intercom, just plug both units in!
Room to room communication, press to call another room.
Use as a room monitor, hear what's going on, even when you are in another room! Leave it 'on' at all times.
Use in homes or offices!

ASIN: B000GAQF58

Product Description

No wiring or installation required! 2 units. Plug into any AC outlet. Press button to call other room. Lock key for continuous talking or can be used for continuous listening as a room monitoring device. Use in offices or homes. Volume control with OFF setting Clear noise free operation.Can be expanded with add-on extension units to system.

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GE SMARTHOUSE WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM

Manufacturer: JASCO PRODUCTS CO
ProductGroup: Home Improvement
Binding: Misc.

Select Products | Specialty Stores | Home & Garden Features | Home & Garden
Product Features:

INTERCOM SYSTEM
Compatible with GE Smarthome
Base Station Intercoms and
handheld radios
Create and intercom system

ASIN: B0000YNR60

Product Description

GE SMARTHOUSE WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM Compatible with GE Smarthome Base Station Intercoms and handheld radios Create and intercom system or use as a baby monitor 14 standard RFS channels and 38 privacy subcodes per channel Up to a 2 mile functional range Units include call feature and hands free mode 2 AC adapters included for constant monitoring Includes 2 recharging cradles for handheld FRS radios Blisterpack

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GE HO97601 WIRELESS INTERCOM EXTENSION

Manufacturer: General Electric
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Home Monitors | Safety & Security | Categories | Home Improvement | Home & Garden

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ASIN: B00009UHE9

GE/Jasco TL97600 3 Channel Wireless Intercom

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TL97600 3 Channel Wireless Intercom
An intercom that Doesn't Work
Didn't Work For Me
The complainers are right ..
wirelesss

GE/Jasco TL97600 3 Channel Wireless Intercom

Manufacturer: Jasco
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Home Monitors | Safety & Security | Categories | Home Improvement | Home & Garden

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Product Features:

No wiring or installation required
Volume control with OFF setting
Clear noise free operation with PLL circuitry
Can be expanded with add-on extension units to system
Lock Key for continuous talking or can be used for continuous listening as a baby monitoring device

ASIN: B000069J9C

Product Description

Communicate from room to room or keep tabs on the baby with this 3-channel, 2-pc. intercom from GE. No wiring required. Just plug into any AC outlet for clear noise-free operation. Three-channel selector lets you dedicate room channels or find the channel for best reception. Convenient lock feature for easy hands-free operation and continuous talk/listening. Other features include volume control, 3-station directory for frequently used numbers and call tone light to alert other stations before communication begins. Can be expanded with add-on units. Great for home, garage or workshop. UL listed. No. 97600. Imported. 7Lx4Wx2-1/2D".

Customer Reviews:

TL97600 3 Channel Wireless Intercom.......2005-05-19

This product works fine in all the rooms I tried it in, even outside. I have 4 units scattered on 3 floors and they all work great. I have not tried the monitor feature so I can't comment on that.

An intercom that Doesn't Work.......2005-05-03

This intercom just doesn't work! I have attempted to use it in many rooms on different circuits, and in different situations. The unit is unreliable (you can not be sure that what worked yesterday will work today), and most of the time doesn't work at all. I don't care what the reasons are, the unit doesn't work. My unit is now in the trash. You can not rate it 0 stars, or I would have done that.

Didn't Work For Me.......2004-08-26

I bought these intercoms and as some said they do not work on just any plug in the house. They work great if they are plugged into the same electrical socket or if on the same breaker, but they did not work at all with one in my basement and the other in my kitchen. I sent them back the next day. My electrical system is all three prong sockets. Don't buy unless you can easily send them back if they don't work for you.

The complainers are right .........2004-08-23

No need to call a electrician. It's written on the box - will only work with receivers on the same ckt. Bought it and tried it all over the house. It would only work on the same floor with outlets on the same ckt. I could shout to those locations easier than using this.

wirelesss.......2004-07-12

Yes I know that wireless is supposed to mean without wires, however if you think that you have to be on the same circuit breaker to use them you are mistaken. I am trained in electronics and electrical and know that as long you are on the same side of the -transformer- you can use it. I have 20 breakers in my house and it works with even an extension cord outdoors. Please talk to the company that makes the product or an electrician before making comments that are not true.

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GE HO97600BULK WIRELESS INTERCOM SYSTEM

Manufacturer: GE
ProductGroup: CE

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ASIN: B0002XMIZU

Product Description

Communicate effortlessly with other rooms in the home ý No wiring or installation required, simply plug into any AC outletý Call tone signals other station before communication beginsý Lock frees hands for continuous communication or monitoringý Talk indicator lights when communicating to another station ý 3-channel switch/2-stationý Volume dial on/off, power & volume control

Motorola SD4584 Deluxe Cordless Phone Package - SD4581 Base Unit & 3 SD4501 Expansion Handsets & 1 SD4504 Wireless Camera/Intercom

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Motorola SD4584 Deluxe Cordless Phone Package - SD4581 Base Unit & 3 SD4501 Expansion Handsets & 1 SD4504 Wireless Camera/Intercom

Manufacturer: Motorola
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Office Electronics | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics

Phones | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics

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Product Features:

Motorola SD4584 Deluxe Cordless Phone Package includes: 1 SD4581 Base Unit & 3 SD4501 Expansion Handsets & 1 SD4504 Wireless Camera/Intercom
SD4581 Base Unit Features: 2.4 GHz digital FHSS signal; base speakerphone, dual keypads , expandable to 8 devices, Caller ID with visual call waiting, intercom, 50-name phone book, Handset access to built-in answering system, Supports SD4504 wireless camera and cell phone modules and video-audio handsets
SD4501 Digital Expansion Handset Features: 2.4 GHz signal with digital transmission, Caller ID/call waiting with 50-station memory; 10-station speed dial, Functions as room monitor or intercom; conference call compatible
SD4504 Wireless Camera / Intercom Features : 2.4 GHz Digital provides great range and audio performance, Wireless; remotely connect to system base, Hands-free intercom lets you communicate between rooms in your home, infrared capabilities for night vision

ASIN: B000HKNYMY

Product Description

Motorola SD4581 digital cordless phone with answering machine offers lots of choices for telephone use at home. The system may be expanded to as many as 8 cordless handsets. Choose cordless convenience or have a hands-free conversation using the speaker and keypad in the base unit. An integrated digital answering machine is accessible from any handset in your phone system. If you wish, you can forward your messages to your cell phone. Optional devices let you expand your handset with base even farther. Add home monitoring capabilities with the wireless camera/intercom module and cordless video-audio expansion handset or integrate your compatible Motorola cell phone? into the phone system with the cell phone dock module. For added convenience, you can easily add handsets to any room in your home or office with the compatible SD4501 cordless expansion handset. Handles up to 8 cordless handsets, with no additional phone jack required Caller ID with visual call waiting lets you see incoming caller's name and number before you answer (where service is available) 15 different melody ring tones can be personalized to identify incoming callers (where service is available) Hands-free intercom lets you communicate between rooms in your home, from handset to handset Trilingual menu display (English, Spanish or French) Phone base stores up to 48 numbers and handset holds up to 50 numbers Speakerphone Listen to your messages from any handset in the phone system Forward messages to your cell phone or another number

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Wireless Wall Flush-Mount Intercoms

Manufacturer: Lenmar
ProductGroup: Kitchen

Product Description

4 channels with digital connection allows up to 10 separate conversations simultaneously

1000' range - works with Reporter portable intercoms

Unlimited number of units per dwelling

Page all broadcasts to all units; secure link connection

Compatible with Reporter intercoms (RWIS/RWIA/ROI)

Uses 4 C batteries per unit

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GE HO97600BULK Wireless Intercom System

Manufacturer: Ge
ProductGroup: CE

Product Description

Communicate effortlessly with other rooms in the home No wiring or installation required, simply plug into any AC outlet Call tone signals other station before communication begins Lock frees hands for continuous communication or monitoring Talk indicator lights when communicating to another station 3-channel switch/2-station Volume dial on/off, power & volume control

Product Description

The Optio43ORS blends high functionality and astounding performance with surprising compact dimensions. It has a high-performance 3X optical zoom lens (equivalent to 37.5mm-112.5mm in 35mm format) and delivers a truly satisfying degree of sharpness with powerful 4.0 effective megapixels capability. The Optio43ORS also has a 1/1.8-inch primary color CCD and Pentax advanced image-processing technology. The Optio43ORS is small enough to be taken anywhere and powerful enough to take your photography to a new level.

Amazon.com Product Description

Take razor-sharp and brilliantly colored digital photos with the Pentax Optio 430RS digital camera. Its 4-megapixel sensor is capable of resolutions of up to 2,301 by 1,712 pixels, which can produce quality prints from 11 by 14 inches to poster size. Sitting comfortably in your hand and encased in a stainless-steel shell, the 430RS has a 3x optical and 2x digital zoom for a total 6x magnification. Take pictures effortlessly with the autofocus, autoexposure, and autoflash systems, or you can switch to manual settings for more artistic control.

Several shooting modes are available for a variety of creative choices, such as standard, night scene, and metered manual. The movie mode records movie clips of up to 30 seconds. Digital-filter mode changes the picture tone to colors like sepia, red, and monochrome. A 3-D image mode gives photos a sense of depth and perspective when viewed with the included 3-D viewer.

Photos are stored on 11 MB of built-in memory, but you can add more memory via CompactFlash cards. Control and keep track of all the camera's functions with the large 1.6-inch LCD monitor. The camera can be easily connected to PCs and Macs through the USB port, allowing fast transfer of your photos and video to a computer for editing and sharing on the Internet. There is also a video-out jack so you can watch your work on a television.

Customer Reviews:

Prone to just "dying".......2005-06-13

I'm on my third one, and this one just died. I seriously don't mistreat them at all, I even keep it in a hardshell case when travelling. But invariably, every six months, it goes dead, I call Pentax, they take it in, send it back to me with "a board replaced" and I wait six months for it to die. If it wasn't for the chronic death syndrome - it's be a great 4 star camera - it's fairly quick, has a good flash, good depth of field and really great image quality. But i'm tired of returning for repair.

Worst 4MP digicam ever!!!.......2004-02-03

This camera may have 4 MP resolution but it has low definition and is one of the noisiest cameras I have ever seen. My old 2MP coolpix 950 looks much better. Exchanged it for the 3.2MP Canon Powershot A70 today.

Cool looks can be misleading...

Good form factor and picture quality.......2003-05-09

The Optio takes true 4MP pictures, which are good for enlarged prints. The image quality is good, with decent colors and slightly soft edges. (I personally don't like sharp edges anyway.) The form factor makes it easy to hold, and the 3X optical zoom is fast and accurate. You can use either the LCD viewfinder or the optical viewfinder, the latter saving you considerable battery life. A solid product that I think you'll like. Do look around for the best price.

Good form factor and picture quality.......2003-05-09

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