Fact And Myth: The 5.8 GHz Phone System
While many manufacturers advertise that a 5.8 GHz phone system will have a farther range and a much improved voice quality, it still possible that quite the opposite can be true. Ever since the new millennium, the 2.4 GHz phone system, which has been the standard for many years, has become overcrowded and overused. New devices such as wireless routers, baby monitors, Bluetooth devices, and microwave ovens all run on the 2.4 GHz frequency and are interfering with many cordless phones. To combat the problem of being overcrowded and the interference of cordless phones, the 5.8 GHz phone system was introduced. The only problem with this new frequency is that according to the friis transmission equation, higher frequencies tend to cause more path loss than lower ones. For a 5.8 GHz system to effectively transmit calls, manufacturers have to develop devices that offer better antenna quality and signal strength. That means 5.8 GHz system should cost more since more expensive technology is going into them.
On the upside, the 5.8 GHz phone system does eliminate the problem of interference, since most wireless devices still operate at 2.4 GHz, but that will change as more devices adopt the new frequency now available. If you have strong batteries you can also get a better range out of your 5.8 GHz system, but that's only because you won't have as much interference to contend with. You still won't notice much in the way of hearing people more clearly or being able to walk too far outside your home while talking on a 5.8 GHz system.
As far as 5.8 GHz phone system products go, all the major brands like Panasonic, Vtech, GE and AT&T offer them. You can get a 5.8 GHz phone system for a pretty good price, but watch out for products that seem too cheap. You don't want to get stuck with a 5.8 GHz system that doesn't live up to its promises. Check the net for some good prices. I would suggest going to nexttag.com or bizrate.com and do a search for 5.8 GHz phone system. That way you'll have hundreds of choice to choose from and can read up on some of the reviews from other customers that have purchased a 5.8 GHz phone system. It's a 5.8 GHz system that offers a great signal and you get two phone with it, which anyone with a family will tell you is a must have. This phone is reasonably priced and has a ton of feature that you would expect like caller ID, voicemail retrieval, a 50-entry phone book, room monitoring, station-to-station intercom, speakerphone, and speed dial for up to 10 numbers.
Therefore, while the 5.8 GHz phone system does have some flaws, it also contains some major benefits. At least for now, you will not have to worry about your wireless network getting in the way and you do not have to worry about making sure not to call anyone while you have some popcorn preparing in the microwave.
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