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It is currently not possible to order from overseas via the site. If you are based overseas (or simply wish to order by phone), please contact the sale office on +44 (0)1353 778814 to place your order. Orders placed before 11am will normally be dispatched the same day. Orders placed after this time may be dispatched the same day but are more likely to be dispatched the next working day. Please bear this in mind if you are in a hurry!

Traditionally, DECT cordless phones emit high levels of EMFs. The base unit transmits all the time, whether the phone is in use or not, and the handset transmits at full power when in use, regardless of how far the handset is from the base unit. For people who are electrosensitive, or those who wish to take a precautionary approach towards EMFs, clearly this is not a good thing! If you ARE electrosensitive, then a cordless phone of any variety is unlikely to be suitable.

One commercially available cordless phone that claims to transmit at low levels of radiation (around 75% lower than normal is their claim) is a Siemens S670 or S675 (with answerphone) - but ONLY the single handset versions as these are the ONLY ones that will stop transmitting when the handset is in the cradle. When you add more handsets, the Siemens phones transmit all the time.

Analogue landlines are still your safest option, however if you are in need of a cordless phone (they are, after all, extremely convenient), then we are now able to offer the following:

Orchid Low Radiation Digital Phones with answering machine

Tests indicate that the phone indeed switches itself off completely (including the base unit) when not receiving or making a call. The radiation falls from 100% (typical normal DECT levels) to 25% when working in the "low radiation" mode. The phone and the base unit automatically drops to the lower level when appropriate, or you can set a switch on the base unit to force the base unit and all handsets to always only work in the "low radiation" mode. Please note that we stock the version of the phone with an answerphone.

Single (with answerphone)	Twin (with answerphone)	Triple (with answerphone)	Handset (handset only)
£99.99 (inc. vat) 3 in stock	£134.99 (inc. vat) 2 in stock	£169.99 (inc. vat) 2 in stock	£39.99 (inc. vat) 10 in stock

Features

Separate base station (allows you to place base station anywhere in your house close to your phone socket).
Automatic Dynamic Range Reduction when handset is close to base station during conversation (reduces power output by as much as 75%). You can also manually switch the base station to permanent low radiation mode (if desired).
Caller ID - If you have a 'Caller ID' service from your phone company the handset will display the number and the name of the calling party (if entered into the 100 number phone book) on the phone's LCD screen.
50 number call-log and call back function (works with Caller ID)
100 number phone book (name and number) and ten last number redial records
Selectable polyphonic multiple ring tones.
Built-in speakerphone for hands free operation.
Facility to add a wired headset (standard 2.5mm socket) to handset to enable you to make and receive calls without putting the handset to your head.
Works on standard phone line as well as switchboards (pause and time break recall).
12 digit LCD dot matrix display with backlight.
Base station can operate with up to five additional handsets.
Adjustable volume control.
Out of range and low battery warning.
Up to 100 hours of battery life on standby and up to 10 hours of talk time.

Integrated Answering Machine

Up to 16 minutes and 99 messages recording stored in Flash Memory
2 outgoing messages and new message indication on handset and base station.
Answering machine and functions can be operated by the handset(s), plus some functions (answer on/off and message playback) can be controlled via the base station.
Full remote operation with PIN control (allows you to pick up your messages when you are out).