I have a telephone from the US which I'd like to use here.

I have tried it but get a lot of static on the line. As I understand
it this *may* be because US telephones use a different capacitance
than the UK system.

There seem to be some adapters on the market, but they seem oriented
to modems and so I'm not sure if they will solve this particular
problem.

Any advice?

FYI: some info on the issue:
http://www.wppltd.demon.co.uk/WPP/Wi...___modems.html

And one of the adapters that seems feasible:
http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop...ProductID=2370


Thanks!

"Dave" wrote in message
ps.com...
I have a telephone from the US which I'd like to use here.

I have tried it but get a lot of static on the line. As I understand
it this *may* be because US telephones use a different capacitance
than the UK system.

There seem to be some adapters on the market, but they seem oriented
to modems and so I'm not sure if they will solve this particular
problem.

Any advice?

FYI: some info on the issue:
http://www.wppltd.demon.co.uk/WPP/Wi...___modems.html

And one of the adapters that seems feasible:
http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop...ProductID=2370


Thanks!


If you are refering to a wired phone the impedance is often different,
however this doesn't cause static. Also the person you are talking to may
perceive that your voice is quiter than normal. Reception is normally OK.

However if the phone is cordless it is illegal to use in the UK as it uses a
different radio frequency and may interfere with other legal users.

Peter

"Dave" wrote in message
ps.com...
I have a telephone from the US which I'd like to use here.

I have tried it but get a lot of static on the line. As I understand
it this *may* be because US telephones use a different capacitance
than the UK system.

There seem to be some adapters on the market, but they seem oriented
to modems and so I'm not sure if they will solve this particular
problem.

Any advice?

FYI: some info on the issue:
http://www.wppltd.demon.co.uk/WPP/Wi...___modems.html

And one of the adapters that seems feasible:
http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop...ProductID=2370


Thanks!


try uk.telecom they will give chapter and verse on the issue....

On Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:31:40 -0000, Dave
wrote:

I have a telephone from the US which I'd like to use here.

are you talking about a corded or cordless phone?

I have tried it but get a lot of static on the line. As I understand
it this *may* be because US telephones use a different capacitance
than the UK system.

The only difference you should get is that the volume may be somewhat
lower. This has nothing to do with capacitance, impedance or
inductance but simply the different signal levels used in the USA and
UK. Phones are really very simple.

Any advice?

The US wiring is to the centre two pins, the UK to the outer two. The
adapter you quote should be fine or you can change the plug.

--
Peter Parry WPP Ltd http://www.wpp.ltd.uk
Antenna solutions for car, caravan, house, office, boat and tent.
Fixed Telephone wiring guide at :-
http://www.wppltd.demon.co.uk/WPP/Wi...telephone.html