cordless phones...grrrr....

[tigmusky]

I am completely fed up with my cordless phone. Sometimes it works fine, but most the time I get a ton of feedback and static. I thought it was because of where I was in relation to the base, but I can be standing ON the base and it will still ****. I have had problems like this with the last few phones I have bought. Any thoughts on this, or suggestions for what phone to buy? I dont think I can go back to a corded phone, but I am seriously considering it. Could it possibly have anything to do with the fact that I have high-speed internet? I have the filters on, so I know thats not the problem. Thanks!

 

[OneTon]

How many miles do you want to go with your cordless?

http://www.engeniustech.com/

I've installed these for clients. Very reliable units (and very pricey).

 

[HOTFR8]

In my experience any metal where you have the base will work like a Faraday cage
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday_cage effectivley blocking the signal.
My phone system in a metal frame and covered building is located as near as possible to a window to avoid the effect. An external outdoor antenna could help you.

 

[babzog]

I am completely fed up with my cordless phone. Sometimes it works fine, but most the time I get a ton of feedback and static. I thought it was because of where I was in relation to the base, but I can be standing ON the base and it will still ****. I have had problems like this with the last few phones I have bought. Any thoughts on this, or suggestions for what phone to buy? I dont think I can go back to a corded phone, but I am seriously considering it. Could it possibly have anything to do with the fact that I have high-speed internet? I have the filters on, so I know thats not the problem. Thanks!

Get a Panasonic... best phones on the market. I think the dect 6.0 is the current gen. You can get combo sets with an answering machine and 2-4 handsets for $120-$180, depending on the sale (Canadian prices). Mine is the 5.0GHz model and aside from reduced range* over the inherently crappy 2.4GHz phones, the voice quality is superb.

* I used to be able to go to my uncle's "next door", which is several hundred yards away, across the swamp and still use the 2.4GHz phone. The 5.0GHz starts to lose connection within 120'... but the phone performs better in every other aspect.

vvvvv

 

[Greatbear]

I fell into a great opportunity where I work, hey were tossing out all of the EnGenius phones in the department after upgrading. Only issue I have with them is the batteries on most of the handsets are toast, and new ones are the price of a cheap cordless phone set. They have an incredible range.

 

[mmhouse]

I've owned two Uniden systems over the past 10+ years and both have been completely reliable. The current one is 5.8ghz (definitely not the latest and greatest) in a house with a wireless network and I have zero interference problems. Needless to say, if I purchase another system it will probably be a Uniden.

 

[Kevin54]

We have a Panasonic that we picked up at Wally. Black and silver, base and three units, answering machine in base. I've been out to the edge of the property (maybe 120-150' range) and never lost a call. Base unit is in the center of the house. Plus the phone has intercom, handset locators. I'ma gonna hate when it goes bad. We've been through a few phones until we found this one. I am sold on Panasonic products.

 

[denis4x4]

This is the second time I've spent money for an "expandable system" only to find that the upgraded extensions are not compatible. I picked up an industrial orange GE portable at HD on sale for $29.95 that works fine in the shop. Rubber cover let's it bounce when I drop it!

 

[JerryTX]

One thing to keep in mind about the cordless phones regarding frequency is what else you have in or near your house at that same frequency.

IE a 2.4Ghz wireless internet router will interfere with a 2.4Ghz cordless phone, etc.

I had to change the channel my wireless router at home ran on because the neighbors all used the same channel and my wireless would lose signal regularly.

 

[kbs2244]

Get a new battery.

 

[tigmusky]

Thanks for all the info.....I think the battery comment hit home. It is not holding a charge at all, and I swear the phone worked pretty well when we bought it.

 

[mmhouse]

Thanks for all the info.....I think the battery comment hit home. It is not holding a charge at all, and I swear the phone worked pretty well when we bought it.

Low batteries can make cordless phones do strange things. FWIW you can get he batteries MUCH cheaper online. I buy a whole batch (5 phones + base) and replace mine every year or so (can usually go a bit longer).

 

[Tyler Williams]

How many miles do you want to go with your cordless?

http://www.engeniustech.com/

I've installed these for clients. Very reliable units (and very pricey).

There website blows, but the phones are very interesting. I may have to look into one of these.

 

[mball]

Ditto on the Panasonics. We have one with 4 extensions and I use it in the garage as well. Best phone I ever had.

 

[OneTon]

There website blows, but the phones are very interesting. I may have to look into one of these.

They're geared to the commercial/business market, not consumers, so that might explain the user-unfriendly website.

I sell these to companies that have issues where a standard cordless won't work (factories, hi-rises, etc.). Not a lot of consumers want to spend $500 ~ $700 on a cordless phone.

If you have a big property or your shop is located a distance from your home, all you need is their external antenna mounted on your roof (or in the attic) and the phone signal will reach up to a mile. Some models have a built-in intercom, so the old-lady can press a button and talk to you through the base unit.

They're very sturdy. You can feel the quality the first time you pick up the phone.

 

[Tyler Williams]

They're geared to the commercial/business market, not consumers, so that might explain the user-unfriendly website.

I sell these to companies that have issues where a standard cordless won't work (factories, hi-rises, etc.). Not a lot of consumers want to spend $500 ~ $700 on a cordless phone.

If you have a big property or your shop is located a distance from your home, all you need is their external antenna mounted on your roof (or in the attic) and the phone signal will reach up to a mile. Some models have a built-in intercom, so the old-lady can press a button and talk to you through the base unit.

They're very sturdy. You can feel the quality the first time you pick up the phone.

Our lot for the business covers 13 acres. The building for some reason causes major interference with a regular cordless phone to the point where I walk out the door and I loose signal. These phones would be perfect.