Hearing Aid Compatible
Chariton Valley offers many devices that are Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) for the hearing impaired.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) for wireless devices in terms of radio-frequency (RF) emissions and telecoil coupling. Cell phones are tested to see if they comply with the FCC’s definition of hearing aid compatibility.
M refers to the RF emissions level of the handset device, and means the device is intended for use with hearing aids in microphone mode. The higher the “M” rating number on the device, the more likely the device can be used with a hearing aid on the microphone setting.
T refers to the device’s telecoil coupling ability, and means the device is intended for use with hearing aids in telecoil mode. The higher the “T” rating number on the device, the more likely the device can be used with a hearing aid on the telecoil setting. A telecoil is a small device that is built into some hearing aids for use with the telephone as well as assistive listening devices. To use the telecoil, generally either the hearing aid is switched to the “T” position or a button on the hearing aid is pushed to select the telecoil program. Some newer hearing aids will automatically switch to telecoil mode when using a phone. The telecoil picks up magnetic fields generated by telephones and converts these fields into sound. Telecoils are particularly useful for telephone communication because they permit the volume control of a hearing aid to be turned up without creating feedback or “whistling,” and background noise can be reduced especially when using cell phones in noisy places. A hearing health professional can determine whether a hearing aid contains a telecoil and how it is activated.
The above information was taken from the CTIA’s website, http://www.AccessWireless.org. For more information and for downloadable brochures, please visit AccessWireless.org
Explanation of methodology for determining levels of functionality (e.g. operating capabilities, features, prices) for compliant handsets: Smart Phone, Feature Phone and Data.
Chariton Valley offers a variety of HAC phone models to meet the needs of wireless users with hearing disabilities. Our mobile units are presented below with its HAC rating.
| HAC Ratings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | FCC-ID | Freq Band/Air Interface | HAC Rating | Functionality |
| Acer Liquid | HLZSHS100 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | M3/T3 | Smart Phone |
| Alcatel 565 | RAD143 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Feature Phone |
| Alcatel OT-802A | RAD133 | GSM 850/1800/1900 | M3 | Feature Phone |
| Alcatel OT-806A | RAD138 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | M3 | Feature Phone |
| Alcatel OT-808 A | RAD119 | GSM 850/1900 | M3 | Feature Phone |
| Alcatel OT-980A | RAD130 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | M3 | Smart Phone |
| Axesstel MV440 | PH7MV440 | CDMA | NO | Data |
| HTC ChaCha | NM8PH06110 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Smart Phone |
| HTC Wildfire S | NM8PG76110 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Smart Phone |
| LG Optimus P350 | BEJP350G | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Smart Phone |
| LG Optimus Hub | ZNFE510 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Smart Phone |
| Motorola Atrix | IHDP56LS2 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | M3/T3 | Smart Phone |
| Motorola DEFY | IHDP56LC4 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Smart Phone |
| Motorola Milestone XT720 | IHDP56KC6 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | M3 | Smart Phone |
| Motorola RAZR V3i | IHDT56GW1 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | M3/T3 | Feature Phone |
| Motorola W510 | IHDT56HB1 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | M3/T3 | Feature Phone |
| Motorola W270 | IHDP56HR1 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | M3 | Feature Phone |
| Nokia 1661 | QTLRH-121 | GSM 850/1800/1900 | NO | Feature Phone |
| Nokia 2720 | QTLRM-520 | GSM 850/1800/1900 | M3/T3 | Feature Phone |
| Nokia 7020 | QTKRM-497 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | M3/T4 | Feature Phone |
| Nokia C3 | QTLRM-614 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Smart Phone |
| Nokia X2-01 | QTLRM-717 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | M3/T3 | Smart Phone |
| Nokia E5 | QTKRM-634 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | M3/T3 | Smart Phone |
| Samsung BT2710 | A3LGTB2710 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Feature Phone |
| Samsung C3500 | A3LGTC3500 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Feature Phone |
| Samsung GT-C3520 | A3LGTC3520 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Feature Phone |
| Samsung GT-S3770L | A3LGTS3770L | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Feature Phone |
| Samsung GT-E1086 | A3LGTE1086i | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Feature Phone |
| Samsung Nexus S | A3LGTI9020T | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | M3 | Smart Phone |
| Sony Ericsson Text Pro | PY7A1880034 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Feature Phone |
| Sony Ericsson Text | PY7A1880033 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Feature Phone |
| Sierra Wireless Compass Air Card 888 | N7NC888 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | NO | Data |