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| − | The OFF Network (DirecTalk) uses a FHSS system that uses a format of channels and codes with in the channels for pattern sequence. They put out about 1/2 watt and feature either a group call format (meaning everyone one on Ch 1 code 1) or a private call format (using your PTN based on SIM card).<br/> | + | The OFF Network (DirecTalk) uses a FHSS system that uses a format of channels and codes with in the channels for pattern sequence. They put out about 1/2 watt and feature either a group call format (meaning everyone one on Ch 1 code 1) or a private call format (using your PTN based on SIM card). Range will vary with terrain, reports have been of one to three miles.<br/> |
No activation is required, although a Sim card of Nextel or Boost Mobile is required to get to the screen to go to Direct Talk. These cards are cheap on ebay.<br/> | No activation is required, although a Sim card of Nextel or Boost Mobile is required to get to the screen to go to Direct Talk. These cards are cheap on ebay.<br/> | ||
Revision as of 18:30, 7 August 2009
The OFF Network (DirecTalk) uses a FHSS system that uses a format of channels and codes with in the channels for pattern sequence. They put out about 1/2 watt and feature either a group call format (meaning everyone one on Ch 1 code 1) or a private call format (using your PTN based on SIM card). Range will vary with terrain, reports have been of one to three miles.
No activation is required, although a Sim card of Nextel or Boost Mobile is required to get to the screen to go to Direct Talk. These cards are cheap on ebay.
Q:Can you power them up and place them into DirecTalk mode w/o a SIM card in place.
I am not sure if you have any SIM cards or maybe they did come with the phones. BUt, I have heard some people say that w/o a SIM card you really can not get past the please insert SIM screen.
Using them on a cruise ship in international waters.
I have heard this asked by amny people and I do not recall one set answer. I do want to say this: while they are in the ISM band for operation, based on the United States FCC freqeuncy assignment sometimes it is different in international waters.