A portable TTY device in white and grey, with a keyboard, small display screen, and two round acoustic cups on top.

PortaView 20 Junior

by Krown

$459.95, see price history

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Setup with instructions Most people can set this up from the instructions in about half an hour. The steps are charging the battery, fitting the handset into the cups, and learning the turn-taking keys. It does not need a clinical assessment, but a new user will want a little practice, ideally with someone who has used a TTY before.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The PortaView 20 Junior is a portable TTY, a device that lets you hold a phone conversation by typing back and forth instead of talking. You type on a 4-row keyboard and read the conversation on a 20-character display. Acoustic cups fit both round and square phone handsets, so it can connect to many ordinary phones. It runs on a rechargeable battery that lasts about 3 to 7 hours per charge, and it holds up to 32K characters in memory. It also has pre-recorded greeting messages and combination keys for the GA and SK signals used to take turns in a TTY call. It suits someone who is deaf or hard of hearing and wants a compact way to make calls. The small display shows only one short line at a time.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$459.95

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Details

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Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$459.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Charge the battery fully before first use. It runs about 3 to 7 hours per charge.
    2. Seat the phone handset in the acoustic cups so it sits snugly, then place a test call to another TTY user.
    3. Practice the turn-taking keys (GA and SK) and try the pre-recorded greetings. Plan on about 30 minutes to feel comfortable.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 2, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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