Since this is an FCC-sponsored service, there is a certification process. How do you do that?
756735
The phone comes with an instruction book & DVD. You can either call or go online to activate it. The whole process takes about an hour. There is also a federal program that will provide you with a free phone. You need to have your audiologist complete a short form & they send someone to your home to install the phone. You need internet service in both cases.
756736
No certification process. You plug it in. Connect to internet and you are good to go. CapTel provides great telephone cusomter service if you have any issues (at least they did for me). The whole process from out of the box to up and running was less than 20 minutes. One note, the faster the internet service you have the better quality / speed of the captioning. Good luck!
756737
After plugging in the phone and setting-up the internet connection, there will be visual prompts on the phone's display with instructions. In New York State, I had to enter the birthdate, social security number, and name of the person with the hearing impairment. The whole process took less than ten minutes and did not require a phone call, a letter or note from a doctor, or filling out any form.
756738
There is a certification form that must be signed by a hearing specialist that indicates that you will benefit from captioning due to a hearing loss.
756739
Gracie, see "you have no worries....."that is absolutely correct. Plug and play! Now, if you want to apply to get phone free, in your search bar type in "Captel, free" or, something similar but, be sure to enter Captel as part of the search. See if that will take you to your state government office that handles these applications. Good luck. I promise you won't be disappointed. Silverbelle1940
756740
You have no worries, just buy it, plug it in to your phone jack and your computer and you're all set
756741
Are you talking about the system where you can get certified to get the phone for free? If so, I can't help you because we just bought the phone outright rather than using that system.
756742
One doesn't certify with the FCC. But,you have to register your CapTel 840I with Captel/Ultratec in order to enable the closed captioning. I believe there are visual prompts on the telephone to help one do that.
756743
As I remember, there is a toll free number in your CapTel instruction book that you call to activate. I can't recall if it is a person or a machine, but you have to give them your phone number. I think the FCC does this in case of illegal actitivity using the closed caption service. I mean, who wants to get involved if a deaf burgler uses their phone to discuss their next caper, and the poor closed caption server has to type stuff like this. LOL!! Hope this helps.
296922
You need a license to operate on the ham bands, and a license to operate on commercial bands.
1716321
Maybe. Most likely in the business band (part 90) although equipment must be certified for non-Amateur use. The description does not specify if this equipment is Part 90 certified. You can not use for FRS or GMRS because the radio needs to be Part 95 certified. Since it does not appear the power can be limited to 1/2 watt and the antenna appears to be removable, I would think the radio will not be Part 95 certified for FRS. The reviewers that are using the radios and just picked a frequency do run the risk of causing interference with other licensed users. The FCC fines usually start at $12,500. A business license is about $260 for ten years in UHF. Maybe. Most likely in the business band (part 90) although equipment must be certified for non-Amateur use. The description does not specify if this equipment is Part 90 certified. You can not use for FRS or GMRS because the radio needs to be Part 95 certified. Since it does not appear the power can be limited to 1/2 watt and the antenna appears to be removable, I would think the radio will not be Part 95 certified for FRS. The reviewers that are using the radios and just picked a frequency do run the risk of causing interference with other licensed users. The FCC fines usually start at... » Read More Maybe. Most likely in the business band (part 90) although equipment must be certified for non-Amateur use. The description does not specify if this equipment is Part 90 certified. You can not use for FRS or GMRS because the radio needs to be Part 95 certified. Since it does not appear the power can be limited to 1/2 watt and the antenna appears to be removable, I would think the radio will not be Part 95 certified for FRS. The reviewers that are using the radios and just picked a frequency do run the risk of causing interference with other licensed users. The FCC fines usually start at $12,500. A business license is about $260 for ten years in UHF. « Show Less
539836
what certifications do you have. how can i be assured that your source is from GFC?
488155
If you have FCC licence for Commercial UHF, you can either use this band.If you have amateur licence in your country must countries have agreements to use worldwide. either you must verify FCC.
2002448
You can do it yourself. Or download it off the internet. But you need a programming cable. You can get that at radioshake.
992709
This is true however it's an extremely easy process you can do it right online pay a small fee and they mail you the license. Not sure how that could ever be realistically enforced but if you're looking for that "peace of mind" it's not a big deal to get it. http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs
1940537
Call the FCC's main number and they will direct you, you do need a license but the type of license depend on if you are using them in one location or moving from site to site as a contractor would.
123590
Yes. FCC license is required based on frequencies used and transmission power. Anything over .5 watts needs a licence and most frequencies that are not in the range of family service radio frequencies need a license. See the FCC website for more details on what you can use without a license.
499933
To legally operate this radio in the United States a Ham licence is required. Fairly easy to obtain.
1940539
fcc.gov you will find the paperwork there, but just ignore the license, i've never had an issue with fam or friends getting in trouble for not obtaining one in my 30 yrs using vhf or uhf radios
1850938
As far as I know you have to register with them to set it up. There might be other company that does it too.
1938091
The only way to be certain is to write down the various numbers on the unit label and call up Comcast support so they can walk you through the setup. Having the #'s recorded will help as they are very tiny on the unit. If your lucky you will get someone with skill and an amiable attitude as i did. It is always the luck of the draw with any support these days.. Answering yes to the question "did you get this from us" doesn't hurt either.
904560
I would tell you but it seems like a waste of time when you already know what to do. Sorry just giving you a hard time. I actually didn't do it. Comcast came by on a service call and installed it without me asking them. Would have been ok if they had done what i actually asked them.
2161655
In the U.S. you might be able to get a $10,000 fine. Be aware of FCC regulations.
294871
I have no idea what you mean by "CERTIFIED" I believe they are already certified by the the government authority ! ! Probably the "F.C.C."
1450012
Yes, you need an amateur radio license. I hope these people didn't mislead you and cost you a huge fine.