"Steven M. Scharf" wrote:
>
> "Ken" <black_chihuahua@netzero.net> wrote in message
> news:1116259751.201430.65830@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > Hardly a gimmick, particularly since Qwest, Verizon and others of the
> > local phone companies are starting to offer the service.
> >
> > It does indeed use the cellular network and won't work if you can't get
> > a signal. One major advantage of the "walkie-talkie" feature is that
> > when you key up another person, you can just start talking and they
> > will hear you. They do not have to "answer" your call to receive your
> > voice transmission.
>
> It can also be a major annoyance. My wife's employer insists that every
> nurse carries a Nexel phone. They all keep them turned off, because while
> visiting patients, they cannot be disturbed. They can't use the PTT feature
> because they can't be broadcasting personal information. The coverage is
> horrible so they all need to carry another cell phone as well. They call
> PTT, PTA (Push to Annoy.
It can really get on your nerves!
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