Overview
Pickle supports multiple Emergency Lift Phone hardware generations to suit different building and signal environments.
Gen 2 Lift Phone Hardware
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Single FXS port
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Designed for one emergency phone
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Internal antenna only
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Suitable for strong signal environments
Best for: Simple installations with reliable signal coverage.
Gen 3 Lift Phone Hardware
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Two FXS ports (supports two emergency phones)
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External SMA antenna connection
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Antenna extension up to ~10 metres
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Improved signal flexibility
Best for: Basements, plant rooms, or challenging signal locations.
Choosing the right option
Selection depends on:
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Number of lifts
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Signal conditions
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Building layout
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Compliance requirements
Pickle can assist in recommending suitable hardware.
Meta title: Lift Phone Hardware Explained | Pickle
Meta description: Compare Gen 2 and Gen 3 Emergency Lift Phone hardware used by Pickle.
Tags: lift phone hardware, Gen 2, Gen 3, emergency phones