>Spread spectrum is much more hype than real benefit. Frequency hopping >is good to prevent eavesdropping. Direct Sequence spreading helps you >hide in the noise. Both are useful for military applications, but have >limited ligitimate civilian use. Dunno -- I won't even look at non-SS cordless phones. Yes, I know SS phones *can* be monitored by someone with enough time, money and desire. It's not those folks I'm worried about, I just don't want the neighbor's kid with a scanner to hear every call. Dale -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics