Veteran with questions

I am a retired IT Professional but have always believed in keeping it simple.

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That’s because being veterans we fully understand the KISS philosophy and I’m not talking about the band!

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Actually, I never thought of why a burner phone could be so useful. I just wish I could easily move my SIM from one to the other. I might use that for my phone-only needs. TM only will create a new SIM for use, and once tied to a phone ID, cannot be reused.

ORLANDO AUDIOLOGIST needed – (Paid Pro, preferably NOT a retail dealer).

– I DO have one request — I am looking for a RECOMMENDATION for a great Audiologist in the Orlando area. My M-90’s are going to be re-provisioned for my wife, meaning new molds, new fitting and programming.

Thank you everyone very much appreciated

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What exactly do you mean by “the clip?” Can you provide the name? I have Oticon Opn HAs and I have Oticon On on my Android phone, but it will not play music or make calls.

Big John

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It’s here, seems you don’t want to update the firmware on it tho, as there’s a lot of people having issues in this regard.

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Oticon ConnectClip

WH

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Thanks. Seem a bit pricey on Amazon. Guess I’ll have to ask the VA for one.

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They will be happy to set you up with one if it isn’t time for new HAs.

WH

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If you’re a Vet, never ever buy HA supplies or accessories.
The VA supplies everything.
Get the CClip
Get the Remote control
Get the TV Streamer (if needed), too.

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I’m picking up Starkey Genesis AI ITE devices today from the VA.

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Hey there that’s great news. Please give me some feed back after you get them

Does the VA lock aids or can you get the program and link device and do it yourself? I have Resound and would like to program it myself.

Not sure if you can program your own hearing aids yourself but if you are vet and have access to the Audiologist at the VA I’m sure they would help you with anything you would want. They are a fabulous group with the only focus is helping you.

Not locked, they are the same models sold elsewhere as near as I can tell. You can get the Noah wireless on line and the software via links provided in the DYI area. Noah connects to mine.

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The VA don’t lock your HAs, you can DIY if you wish, you’ll also need the Noahlink wireless programming device to do this.

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The only problem I see is that if anything breaks and you try and get service they may decline as possibly your fault and not the manufacturers! Under the current climate I doubt it but things can change fast.

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The biggest problem i see is if you update the aids beyond what the VA authorities then the VA audiologist cannot adjust the aids.

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I think you’re right, as this is a technical/contractual limitation, not anything to do with the desire to assist on the audiologist’s part. If they can’t upgrade to a version of the fitting sw needed to access what you’ve upgraded them to, then you’re out of luck for a while.

WH

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Yes it is a limitation of the VA IT SECURITY Protocols