Dropped calls on Panasonic phones I am considering buying a new phone system. I have a 2 handset Panasonic that is less than 2 yrs. old. My calls are constantly being dropped. When I keep the phone off the hook for a couple of hrs and then try to make a call I get a "no link to base" message. I do like all the features, especially the talking caller ID. Is there a difference between rechargeable batteries and regular Duracell or Everyready Energizer batteries? Would that make a difference? Dropped calls on Panasonic phones I am considering buying a new phone system. I have a 2 handset Panasonic that is less than 2 yrs. old. My calls are constantly being dropped. When I keep the... » Read More Dropped calls on Panasonic phones I am considering buying a new phone system. I have a 2 handset Panasonic that is less than 2 yrs. old. My calls are constantly being dropped. When I keep the phone off the hook for a couple of hrs and then try to make a call I get a "no link to base" message. I do like all the features, especially the talking caller ID. Is there a difference between rechargeable batteries and regular Duracell or Everyready Energizer batteries? Would that make a difference? « Show Less
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My panasonic phones are doing that too! Driving me crazy. Shopping online right now for replacements!
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I have the same problem with a 4 phone system (KX-TGA931T). Shopping for new ones too.
906820
we have the same problem. Panasonic has taken a lot of steps back on their phones. They suck.
366640
I just tried my system and could not detect any difference in the interval between rings, I did notice that there appeared to be a very slight delay from the calling phone to my base phone ring ( used my cell phone to call panasonic, both in front of me ) not enough to be a problem. Have had no issues with my unit and really like it. Problem could be on the phone company side maybe, do not recall anything in the manual addressing this.
523389
I have never had a problem with calls going dead with my Panasonic Cordless Phone. The answer to your first question is I do not know.
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Hi Frederick,First of all--I only have one phone (not four). I did not know that I was supposed to get four phones?I no longer use it as my main answer phone. I have had battery problems with it.I have five different phones. They all ring at the same time.My main answer phone is Uniden. I got four phones with it.So far no problems--battery is still good.
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The base and each unit has a "charger" that plugs into an electric outlet. Each handset has a set of rechargeable batteries that, compared to other phones, are least expensive to replace. I gave these as a gift but have had a set like these for over a year. I've talked as long as 2 hrs on handset and have yet to replace the batteries. I would imagine that the length of the charge will depend on the age of the batteries. I've found these phones to be excellent and the recipient of this set is also pleased with theirs. There are other features that make is system very user friendly. (I'm not a Panasonic employee just a very satisfied customer 8-) )
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When I want to use my Panasonic while on my desk phone, I must hit talk and dial *11. Then the call leaves my desk phone and transfers to the Panasonic portable. It does not act as an extension phone. I do not know if there is a way for the Panasonic and the desk phone to be on the same call. I doubt it.
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The base does allow a speakerphone call while the handset is charging. However, there is no headset mic that I can locate on either the handsets or the speakerphone/recorder main set. By the way, I am quite pleased with the complete unit. I have five (5) handsets in locations throughout the house and an additional handset with the main speakerphone/recorder. I also have my cell phone hooked to the main unit and receive calls coming from my cell using my handsets. I previously had a Panasonic unit with 5 handsets. The Panasonic set did have several handset problems which required replacing the handsets. Additionally this AT & T set is much clearer and has a much longer range. I can use the handset anyplace in my yard or neighbors yard. I could not do that with the Panasonic system.
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Thank you all very much for the feedback. I've had my previous phone for going on 6 years now actually, and all calls were placed from my house, where I've made countless calls without a single instance of a dropped call before this new phone. Perhaps I did get a lemon. I'll look into exchanging it (unwisely I purchased it elsewhere). I'm back to using my ancient phone in the meantime. :) Thanks again for the feedback!
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I was out of the country and sorry for the late answer. The Panasonic phone system is actually a base station phone and four extensions. We have them throughout our home and they work great. Very good acoustics even on speakerphone. Nice features such as timed "do not ring" at night. We have one line on Comcast and one line on Vonage and no problems. For a 2-line phone system, this was the best choice at the best price.
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This phone system does not have "Talking Caller ID". It does have conventional Caller ID by displaying it on the LCD of the base station phone as well as on the remote phones. We use most of the functionality of this phone system, i.e., bluetooth for cell phone integration, DECT 6.0 for four remote phones plus a DECT 6.0 headset (much better than a bluetooth headset), and all work very well. We use it with a VOIP system and it has excellent voice quality both outgoing and incoming. This is our second generation of AT&T base/remote/two-line phone systems and our excellent experience with the first generation led us to upgrade to this current generation. We're very happy with this phone system.
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I use Comcast Digital Voice in Colorado and get a "phone call" that shows up in my caller ID every 10 minutes from the time someone leaves a voicemail. Fills up the caller ID rather quickly when I'm at work. Tried toggling the first ring feature off and then on with no change. If anyone knows of a workaround other than getting a new phone I'd love to hear it. REALLY disappointed in this phone so far.
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So what is the conclusion? :-)I have a panasonic dect 6.0 phone and its batteries are no good. I am using eneloop and charging them on panasonic charger because if I charge my eneloop (from Costco pack) and put them in the phone, I get an error message - "Please charge phone for 7 hours". These eneloop work so much better than panasonic batteries.How does charging on panasonic charger that comes with the phone affect eneloop?
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I will be honest and I am in my 60's also. This is a really good phone and even better than my last cordless phone ( Panasonic KX-TG2216FV ) that I bought 9 years ago. I found the it to have clear voice. The ringer is good for me but might not be for one with a little hearing problem since I notice my new phone is not as loud as the older Panasonic phone. The blocking unwanted calls does work and is the main reason for buying the phone even thou one can only block 30 calls. I will say I had no problem learning how to use this phone but I can see one having a problem or two trying to figure out how to use some of the features of this phone. I will be honest and I am in my 60's also. This is a really good phone and even better than my last cordless phone ( Panasonic KX-TG2216FV ) that I bought 9 years ago. I found the it to have clear voice. The ringer is good for me but might not be for one with a little hearing problem since I notice my new phone is not as loud as the older Panasonic phone. The blocking unwanted calls does work and is the main reason for buying the phone even thou one can only block 30 calls. I will say I had no problem learning how to use this phone but I can see one having a problem or two trying to figure... » Read More I will be honest and I am in my 60's also. This is a really good phone and even better than my last cordless phone ( Panasonic KX-TG2216FV ) that I bought 9 years ago. I found the it to have clear voice. The ringer is good for me but might not be for one with a little hearing problem since I notice my new phone is not as loud as the older Panasonic phone. The blocking unwanted calls does work and is the main reason for buying the phone even thou one can only block 30 calls. I will say I had no problem learning how to use this phone but I can see one having a problem or two trying to figure out how to use some of the features of this phone. « Show Less
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Yes, however I either got a lemon or this is one of the worst Panasonic phones. I purchase the latest every couple years as I am on the phone constantly, with a headset, for my job Handsets work intermittently, sometimes the headsets work, sometimes they don't (different brand headsets too). Sometimes people can't hear me from the handset, sometimes I can't hear them. This is the first time I did not buy one from a brick and mortar store and used Amazon. I have sent complaints with no response as it is only a couple months old but I threw out the box. If I had bought from a brick and mortar I believe exchanging would be much easier. I am about to just call it a wash and go get another phone. I have always loved Panasonic...maybe this is a lemon or maybe this one is generally a bad phone.
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As stated before my old phone came back to life, so I have not set up this new phone. I suggest you call Panasonic direct. I'm sure they would have this info.
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David, We have the Panasonic "wireless" with the base and one phone located in the kitchen. The other two phones are each located in different rooms. The Call-Blocker is connected to the base in the kitchen. Calls are blocked throughout. The Call-Blocker does not block calls on one phone but not on another. By the way, since we installed the Call-Blocker, our phone has virtually stopped ringing (with the exception, of course, of calls we can identify). Hope my response helps! Take Care!
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I am now on my second at&t phone set and once again I have a battery issue which made me replace the previous set in the first place! I enjoyed its functions but now I have decided to purchase a different phone set to replace it and will go with a different company this time!!! but yes you can silence the caller id by going into menu and select caller id and choose on or off to both the base or handset. if I did not have this battery issue I would highly recommend this phone.......