Assistive Listening Devices
FM Systems

What is FM (from www.phonak.com)

• Cablefree telephones 
• Walky-talkies 
• Baby monitoring systems

An FM System for hearing instrument users works identical. It consists of a transmitter, which picks up the voice from the speaker and sends it via radio waves, wireless, directly to the tiny FM receiver, which is connected to the personal hearing instrument.

Why FM is important
Even with the best hearing instruments, most hearing-impaired notice that they have difficulty hearing in certain situations such as using a telephone, watching television, during a business meeting, or in a restaurant. Using an FM system makes communication in all these difficult situations much easier.

FM combined with your hearing instruments let you benefit in all the situations you have difficulties understanding just with your hearing instruments alone.

Dialog
For example at home, in a busy street, at the shopping center, or in a restaurant.

Group conversations
For example at a family get-together, in a very noisy restaurant, at business meetings or conferences.

Making telephone calls
Phonak FM systems provide access to all capabilities of modern telecommunications devices.

Watching TV and listening to music
Phonak FM systems provide access to the entire spectrum of today's information, and entertainment technologies.

Schools and continuing education
For example in classes at schools and universities, on outings and excursions, in lectures, or on museum tours.

Transportation
For example in cars, trains, trams, and buses.

Sports of all kinds
For example when cycling, playing golf, skiing, jogging, or hiking.

Events
For example at the theater, in concerts, at the movies, in church services, or at community meetings.