The Geemarc AmpliDect 250 is a digital cordless phone offering noticeably better reception than an analogue phone - now supplied with a free monaural inductive earhook handsfree kit .

When combined with a handfree inductive earhook this telephone can be regarded as a hearing aid compatible DECT telephone.

Some hearing aid users will find the level of background noise acceptable when using the DECT telephone handset directly with 'T' with their hearing aid - those who find the background noise unsatisfactory can use the supplied inductive earhook. We are unable to give guidance; it is simply a matter of trial and personal preference.

Hearing aid users (with a telecoil facility) have two alternative ways of using the AmpliDect 250 with their hearing aid:

• Directly from the telephone handset using 'T'
• Indirectly using the monaural inductive earhook (for those who find an unsatisfactory level of inductive noise when used directly)
  

A CLA7 neckloop may also be used with this DECT telephone for hearing aid users with a 'T' pickup with good results.

The phone is visually attractive and has both tone and volume adjustment. The standard volume level is good and there is a built-in amplifier that is switchable – making it suitable for multiple users – and makes the sound considerably louder in 4 steps.

Features:

• Amplification level up to 40 dB

• Receiving tone control +/-10dB

• Hands free speaker phone
  

• Large handset with illuminated dial keys

• Blue back light
  

• Caller Identification*

• 50 name & number phone book

• Multi handset (up to 5 in total) with intercom and call transfer features

• Multi base (up to 4)

• Detachable belt clip

• Vibrating and visual incoming call indicator

• Extra loud ringer level

• 9 monophonic ring tones

• Emergency direct dial feature

• Key lock setting

• Charging pod/base station with charging light

• Headset/neckloop outlet - now supplied with FREE monaural inductive silhouette earhook

• Optional vibrating pad can be used with base station - ideal for night time use.

*To use the CID facility it will be necessary to subscribe to your network provider´s CID service

In our view, the AmpliDect 250 is the loudest of our cordless phones and has a good range of features.