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Intercom system

18 years ago

We have an old (1960 or so) intercom system that I'd like to replace while we are in the process of some remodeling.

It is handy to be able to call others from the kitchen without resorting to the fishwife technique. We don't need or want radio in the system, just the ability to communicate easily between rooms.

I'd like some recommendations, please.

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dim4fun
18 years ago
Panasonic or NEC telephone system with intercom.

Here is a link that might be useful: telephone systems
halman
18 years ago
We are (me) putting a GreyFox system in our home. I looked
around and I liked the appearance: modern looking, not a "dated 70's look" and a smaller size compared to other models. below is a link:
www.home-technology-store.com/1G-F7593WH-KIT.aspx?ID=1724
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varenovator
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We installed the Nutone 5000 system. Each unit gets a code (01 - 30), and you can 'call' individual rooms or broadcast to all units. It's a lot easier to use than other systems that are more geared towards broadcast communication. It doesn't have a built-in radio, although the base unit has an input jack if you want to add it.
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trekker
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18 years ago
Thanks for the suggestions. Something fairly basic will be just fine for us.

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