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APPENDIX
HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY (HAC) FOR WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES
PCD’S COMMITMENT
PCD believes that all of our customers should be able to enjoy the
benefits of digital wireless technologies.
We are committed to providing a selection of compatible devices for
our customers who wear hearing aids.
THIS PHONE HAS A HAC RATING OF M4/T
3
WHAT IS HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY?
The Federal Communications Commission has implemented rules
and a rating system designed to enable people who wear hearing
aids to more effectively use these wireless telecommunications
devices. The standard for compatibility of digital wireless phones with
hearing aids is set forth in American National Standard Institute (ANSI)
standard C6319. There are two sets of ANSI standards with ratings
from one to four (four being the best rating): an “M” rating for reduced
interference making it easier to hear conversations on the phone
when using the hearing aid microphone, and a “T” rating that enables
the phone to be used with hearing aids operating in the telecoil
mode thus reducing unwanted background noise.
HOW WILL I KNOW WHICH WIRELESS PHONES ARE
HEARING AID COMPATIBLE?
The Hearing Aid Compatibility rating is displayed on the wireless
phone box.
