Kyocera KWC-KX1 Tri mode dual band mobile phone User Manual HAC insert
Kyocera Communications, Inc Tri mode dual band mobile phone HAC insert
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User Manual
June 8, 2005 Page 1 of 1
HAC Language For Manual Insert
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) with Mobile Phones
Some mobile phones and hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), when used
together, result in buzzing, humming, or whining noises detected by the user. Some hearing
devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the
amount of interference they generate.
The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist
hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all
phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label on the box.
The ratings are not guarantees and results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and
hearing loss. If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able
to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way
to evaluate it for your personal needs.
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less
interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the
two ratings.
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a
hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the
better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)
Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing
device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you choose the proper rating for your
mobile phone. The more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are to experience
interference noise from mobile phones.
For more information about hearing aid compatibility, visit the FCC's Consumer & Governmental
Affairs Bureau Web site at www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro.
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Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Rating: Mx
Where x is 3 or 4 from HAC report