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TALK-A-PHONE CO.

The company Walt Disney and Mahalia Jackson talked about. Talk-A-Phone Company was introduced as a premier manufacturer of record players and stylish intercoms. Talk-A-Phone Co. was classified by the government as an “Essential Industry” for its intercom systems. The intercoms were used in the U.S. as part of the war effort and by the military in a variety of settings. In the 50s, celebrities such as Walt Disney, and Mahalia Jackson endorsed Talk-A-Phone. The high-quality intercoms continued to gain recognition. With the Americans with Disabilities act in 1990, Talk-A-Phone released the first Hands-Free ADA-Compliant Emergency Phones.

5013 N. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-539-1100
fax 773-539-1241
www.talkaphone.com

Customer Service
Jerry Nussbaum
(773) 539-1100
jnussbaum@talkaphone.com



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  Application Specifications Features
  • TALCU16

    Area of Rescue Command Unit
    16 station area of rescue system control • Blinking LEDs indicate Stations that are waiting to be answered
    • 1 twisted, shielded pair per station not to exceed 25 ohms resistance
    • 75 pounds (34kg)
    • Accomodates up to 16 ADA compliant Area of Rescue Stations
    • 16 gauge (1.3mm) #4 brushed stainless steel cabinet, acrylic windows
    • On-site calling requires no outside phone lines
    • Siren is activated when Emergency call is first detected, shuts off when call has been answered
    • Off-site calling requires only two phone line for up to 16 Stations: line seizure eliminates need for dedicated phone lines
    • Strobe is activated when Emergency call is first detected and remains active for duration of call
    • Included UPS provides 4 hour power back-up in case of power failure
  • TALCU8

    Area of Rescue Command Unit
    8 station area of rescue control • Command unit is for indoor use, outdoor stations are available
    • Sounder ranges from 90 to 100 dBA, has 8 sound options
    • 16 gauge #4 brushed stainless steel cabinet, acrylic windows
    • 24 -3/8"W x 18-3/8"H x 4-1/4"D
    • 59 pounds
    • LEDs on Command Unit indicate calling Station and line status
    • Blinking LEDs indicate Stations that are waiting to be answered
    • On-site calling requires no outside phone lines
    • Off-site calling requires only one phone line for up to 8 Stations: line seizure eliminates need for dedicated phone line
    • Siren is activated when Emergency call is first detected, shuts off when call has been answered
  • TALCU8R

    Recess Mounted Area of Rescue Command Unit
    8 station Area of Rescue control • Sounder ranges from 90 to 100 dBA, has 8 sound options
    • 16 gauge #4 brushed stainless steel cabinet, acrylic windows
    • Wall Opening: 14.5" W x 29.12" H x 3.25" D
    • 59 pounds
    • Recess mounted, strobe/sounder mounts to standard 4" square box
    • Includes built-in phone
    • Accomodates up to 8 ADA compliant Area of Rescue Stations
    • Stations are powered by Command Unit
    • LEDs on Command Unit indicate calling Station and line status
    • Blinking LEDs indicate Stations that are waiting to be answered
  • TALEC8

    Consolidator
    Consolidator allows up to 8 Talk-A-Phone Emergency Phones to utilize one phone line without reduction in volume. Also can be used to create an internal communication system without need for any phone lines. • 24VDC, 600mA (power supply included)
    • 6 lbs.
    • Designed for Wall Mounting
    • 11 5/8"W x 7 3/4"H x 2"D
    • 1 pair connection to Emergency Phones not to exceed 25 ohms
    • Line seizure eliminates need for dedicated phone line
    • Use a standard phone set as a guard phone to create an internal communication system
    • Queues second and subsequent calls: when first call is completed, next in line is immediately connected
    • LEDs light to indicate location of incoming calls and blink for queued calls
    • Built-in auxiliary outputs for activating devices when Consolidator receives calls and when call is answered
  • TALETP100MBV

    Indoor Emergency Phone
    Emergency call station • 2-way hands-free communication
    • Phone line powered (requires 20mA at 24V off-hook)
    • Non-volatile EEPROM programming can be done from any telephone. No battery back-up is needed
    • Programmable from 1-4270 minutes
    • 1 twisted-shielded pair (gauge depends on distance)
    • Vandal-resistant stainless steel faceplate & metal button
    • Uses regular phone lines or PBX
    • Phone line-powered: no power supply or battery back-up required
    • Push button once to call, then speak hands-free
    • Options available that offer the ability to automatically identify attendant of location of calling phone by recorded message
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