<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>They now have the same sort of system but using bluetooth or 3G or 4G. They work exactly the same as the old FM systems, but the reciever part are built into the hearing itself. the nice thing about the bluetooth systems, is that any other device that uses bluetooth can be paired with your hearing aids, and then that sound will go directly into the hearing aids. The fm system and the newer bluetooth and 3g or 4g systems are for the over the ear aids. As far as cost, I am not sure. the 3g and or 4g is the same sort of technology that cell phones use, not sure if they will interfer with each other. </div><div><br>Marsha drenth <div>Sent with my IPhone </div><div><a href="http://adventureswith2feet4paws.blogspot.com">http://adventureswith2feet4paws.blogspot.com</a> </div></div><div><br>On Mar 22, 2013, at 6:44 AM, Janice Toothman <<a href="mailto:janice.toothman@verizon.net">janice.toothman@verizon.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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Hi Sheila,<br>
An FM system is associated with hearing aids and uses a "directional
microphone" that another person can wear while speaking or placed in
the center of a conference table. It amplifies the sounds and sends
them directly into your hearing aids via a receiver. I find it very
helpful when walking with someone they can wear it and give me
directions and I can hear them whether they are beside me or behind
me because the FM system has a range of about 100 feet. I have
sometimes even left me classroom to go to the bathroom and the
teacher is wearing the microphone and depending on the proximity of
the restroom to the classroom. I can still hear the class discussion
in the restroom, even if I can not comment!<br>
Best,<br>
Janice<br>
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<span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial;
FONT-WEIGHT:Normal;">Hi, what is an fm system? So far I just
need hearing aides which I've needed for eight years now.so I
don't know much about what is out there <br>
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Sheila Leigland</span>
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