May have to change phone companies, have switched to job using a C-phone. sm
Posted By: searching on 2006-11-05
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Currently have Embarq (formerly Sprint), and my usage will be going up about 12,000 minutes a month. What phone companies offer really unlimited for a flat rate? TIA.
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Does anyone use Vonage with a C-phone. Any info please. Att wants to change me 10 c/minute. nm
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but all phone companies offer....sm
Privacy Director - I have had privacy director for years thru my phone company (bellsouth) and I get NO telemarketer phone calls EVER. *S*
Is it legal or phone companies to monitor...sm
your phone line usage? I know of 5 different MTs now, two in California and one in Indiana, two in Illinois, that have had phone companies call them and say that they are illegally using the phone line for computer modem or what not and that they have to stop or will be charged biz rate of 3 cents or 5 cents a line, depending on the state. Some of the girls use a phone line to get the dictation but a modem to do the work and they are still being told this.
At 3 or 5 cents per minute, for me that would be over 400 bucks a month and that is quite a HUGE chunk to pay for working with what we do make.
How can they do this legally? You are not doing anything wrong AND if they are monitoring the lines, they would hear the voices of the dictation so they would not think this is just modem usage for hours.
Anyone know if this is legal to do? Since AT&T went with SBC is is worse bz now the ones that switche to SBC are getting hit by this too.
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C-phone used to call in to dictating systems to receive work. A special phone. nm
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I had a lot of trouble with static in my C-phone. I replaced the phone cord and that made a big
difference. Also, have you tried a different headset? Also someone told me one time that there is a microphone under your volume control on the right corner of the C-phone. It's a tiny hole. If you break off a Q-tip and stick that into the hole that will squelch a lot of background noise and that worked as well. As far as getting your C-phone service, I heard that Dictaphone is "sunsetting" C-phones at the end of this year. Meaning, they aren't going to service them anymore as they are considered an obsolete technology. So, I would contact Dictaphone and see what your options are.
I know very little about Lanier equipment. I've not used it as extensively as Dictaphone. Is there a local appliance repair place in your area? You might ask one of those places to take a look at your equipment and see what they think. Kinda scary, cause they could do more harm than good, but maybe worth a shot.
Not much help, I know. But I thought I would share what tiny bit of obscure knowledge I do have. 
I've changed them between an old phone and new phone, but the same company, i.e. Nextel.
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I use my c-phone whenever we travel. You can hook it directly into your room phone. Be sure and as
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There are some companies that offer dialup and C-phone connections. Try those! I'm in the count
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Maybe you could just put your past supervisor's names with the companies phone number?
I know exactly what you mean. It's hard when you work at home and don't really work closely with anybody or with anybody other than your immediate supervisor and QA people who actually get to see your work.
Have you ever worked outside the home? Maybe you could put previous coworkers or supervisors. If you don't have a number, just put the company's number on there.
Good luck and God bless!
I've been screwed over by the big phone companies too, but once you switch to a business line,
a lot more options are opened up to you. Talk America has an unlimited long distance business line for $49.95. I've been with them for over a year now. I also tried calling cards, which are an even bigger rip off.
I think you can dial into most systems that require C-phone without having a C-phone nm
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I am wondering if there is a way to use your C-phone with Vonage phone service?
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C-phone and ATT. There is no problem with the C-phone, but ATT wouldn't let me use unlimited.
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I have cable phone access and my C-phone works - sm
I am not sure about you problem, because it sounds just like I have mine hooked up. The only thing I can think of is that mine has 2 line hookups in the back of the phone. If you have this too, I would just try the other one, which you probably have already done. Sorry that was not much help. I wish you luck
I have a very loud hum when using my C-phone, but no hum when I'm using the regular phone. SM
Anyone else experience this problem with their C-phone? Is there a problem with my C-phone? At first I thought it was my telelphone line and called the phone company. They sent a technician out to replace the lines and check the house, but the hum is still there on the C-phone.
It's driving me batty!
C-phone info regarding phone lines etc.
I am completely clueless on the subject of a C-phone. Can someone help me understand exactly how this works? Do you have to specifically have a separate "dial up internet" service to use the C-phone? I currently have cable internet and am wondering if there is anything else I need to get. I guess I should contact my phone company. At any rate, any help anyone could give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
If you use a C-phone for work and have a digital phone
through cable, have you tried to take an incoming call?
We only have one phone line. I rarely get/make calls and when I do we have cell phones. I just started working with a C-phone and got digital phone. I can go a month and my phone not ring, so far have gotten 3 calls today, but I'm afraid that if I try to answer the phone that I will lose my report.
I guess I could pull up a report and have my husband call on his C-phone and test it that way and then if I lose it no biggie.
Anyone use/try C-phone with Medicom's phone service?
Wondering if it works?
C-phone and phone line
I have cable for my Internet so I have my C-phone on my regular home phone line and forward my home phone number to my cell phone.
A c-phone is just a phone, with headphones sm
and a foot pedal. You call into a number (hopefully 800 number), put in your codes, and a voice file comes on. You use the headphones and the foot pedal, and transcribe on your computer into a word processing program, then send the finished file back per their directions.
The c-phone is not connected to the internet in any way. There is no downloading involved. It is just a phone by means of which you get your voice files. It needs a phone line and you stay on the line the entire time.
c-phone from cell phone
I believe if you check with your cell phone carrier they have an adapter that you can use to plug into your cell phone from the c-phone. Not sure about this but I think I had a friend tell me she had to do this but it was a year or so ago. Hope this helps.
It connects via phone like, just like a C-phone.
I have an old actual C-phone phone if that is what you mean, (sm)
not the newer kind that connects to a computer. I don't know if yours is programmed the same, but mine shows 8 to decrease and 9 to increase. Hope this helps.
C-phone and phone plans....
I have a company that I have recently hired on with that uses c-phones. At home I have an unlimited long distance plan, but I'm wondering if while traveling there is a plan that you can get in order to use a c-phone in a motel, relative's homes, etc. I like to be able to still work while traveling and I feel this is going to limit me. Any suggestions or ideas?
Digital phone/C-phone
Does anyone use a C-phone with digital phone service? Does this work out okay?
You can get a used C-phone for probably
$150.00 on E-bay, new about $800.00. The re-record equipment is about $15.00 at Radio Shack, but re-recording takes a lot of time and the sound quality is diminished, so figure that into your line count.
C-Phone
Hi Jo,
I have a Dictaphone C-phone that is just sitting here and has barely been used. Will sell for $100.
C-phone
Thank you very much. I am currently looking into a position which requires a C-phone but have not actually tested and accepted a position yet. Please let me know your email address and if I decide to work for this particular company, I would like to purchase the C-phone from you.
Jo Keller
C-phone
Thank you very much
for your help.
C-phone
Hi Jo,
email is lanajack@suscomme.net
I have another lady interested in this C-phone too and have told her I was waiting to hear from you by the end of the week.
c phone
What is a c-phone, how does it work?
I just got off the phone with them
and they said they have been cracking down because they have had too much pirating. I could purchase a license again at a nominal discount...I think it works out to be about 30% but it sounded like they would make no exceptions.
Would it work burning it to another disk? I don't think it will as you still need your serial number to register...
c-phone
As you can maybe tell, I have no idea how a c-phone works, but I do have a job op where I would need one. I already have a phone line and a dedicated dialup line, so I should be good to go, then. Thanks for your reply
They said I would need to get a C-phone.
I'll have to really give this one some thought. Thanks for your help. 
I am on the phone with them right now...thanks..will let you know how it goes...
c phone
Happened to me also, i took it apart and 2 screws had fell out, once i replaced them it was as good as new!
Usually using a C-phone you do have better
sound quality because you are getting first-hand dictation. When using wav files they are usually bled off another system and you do tend to lose some sound quality, though it most cases is not significant if the original dictation is of good quality.
Sound quality can also be affected by sound card or computer settings. I used a C-phone for years and now have been using wav files for about 8 years. There was a period of adjustment while I had to retrain my ears, the same way I did when I started doing 95% ESL. Since most decent-sized MT companies hire from all over the U.S. I'm surprised there are still so many using C-phones, though many companies do not pay the cost of long-distance or a second phone line so it is cheaper for them not to have to upgrade their equipment to convert.
I have gotten used to wav files now and don't think I could go back to using a C-phone. I have a laptop and I like to sit outside when it is nice, so I can download my files and just carry my laptop and foot pedal outside and work away or I can get up in the middle of a report to take a shower, fix dinner, or whatever.
Need a C-phone
Looking for a used Dictaphone or comparable. Hopefully, a complete set.
C-phone
Hi:
I have a couple complete C-phones that I have used in the past. What are you wanting to spend?
Help with C-phone
Bought a Dictaphone C-phone online and when I got it, none of the buttons at the top (the two rows that run up and down) are marked, so therefore I can't find the headset button to turn it on. Does this have to be programmed to make one and if so, how do you do that?
on my phone
the "2" button slows dictation down and "3" will speed it back up.
c-phone
Missy Lee... I have a c-phone that I only used for about a year. I paid about 700 for it, but I just don't need it anymore. I don't know how to arrange this, but you can have it for 200 if you want it. E-mail me if you are interested. I have the foot pedal, but no headphones.
phone
Hi Valerie,
You should use Vonage, it's great. Unlimited calling throughout US and Canada. Call waiting, ID, 3-way, vm. My total bill is 27.00 a month. Why waste money?
DA-127 D phone
I have one with no instructions. I can get dialtone on the regular phone reciever but when I try to use the headset or switch to speaker I get nothing...the light is still on for dialtone. If I keep the receiver down and use the Transcribe button (which I believe should give me dial tone on the headset or speaker, I hear no dialtone but the light comes on like there is dialtone.
Any suggestions to try?
C phone
Do you have a double row of "buttons" on the bottom of your phone? I have to press the 2nd one over from the left on the top row(sorry the face of it has faded) and the bottom button on the far right labeled 21. Press both down at the same time and transcription should come through the headphones.
I hope this helps. I know the phones have to be programmed first so it can be tricky.
HELP WITH C-PHONE PLZ
I have a C-phone dictaphone that is not taking the program key to enable my foot pedal...?? Does anyone have any ideas as to how I might get this working?
I have the headset programmed and that works, but the footpedal is not cooperating....Thank you in advance...
C-phone...sm
Here is a web site that will probably be of help to you. Just put in your model and search information.
http://support.dictaphone.com/scripts/rightnow.cfg/php.exe/enduser/std_alp.php?p_page=1&p_search_text=opman
C-phone
Hi
C phone 0421 model it says program locked, can you help me undo this and also I cannot get it to come through the headphones. does this need to be programmed into the key and if so how is that done. thanks for your help in this matter.
C-phone help
I need help with a C-phone. It states program locked, how can I undo this. Also, I cannot get it to come through the headphones. I think this has to be programmed in but do not know how to do that, can you help me get this phone set up for usage with the headsets. Thank you. Paula
c-phone
Please help. I have a C-phone model 0421 that says program locked and also I cannot get the voice through the headset. I think this needs to be programmed in, but have no directions on how to do that and am not familiar with this phone. Please help with any infor regarding this.
C-Phone
Most of the C-phones have a security lock. If you have a security code you enetered into the phone at any point and time you will need to unplug the phone both the power source and the phone line. You probably have a battery back up so you will need to leave it off for a period of time (15 minute to 1/2 usually). Plug it back in a hit program button. It will ask you if you want to revise your security code, hit yes and change this code (write it down somewhere). Then to program headset, hit program keys and it is either #*11 then select or *#11 select can't remeber off the top of my head. This should do it.
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