You will be surprised to know that there are still many people and companies who love to use Cordless Phone Systems even in this mobile smartphone era. Cordless phones these days usually have an intelligent processor, Bluetooth connectivity, advanced telephone answering machine and better connectivity that ensure better communication.
Cordless phones are basically a combination telephone and radio transmitter/receiver. You can carry the handset with you throughout a premises or outside within the range of the base transmitter. This two-way technology can be used on farms, in factories, motels, resorts, caravan parks, nurseries, hospitals; even homes and offices.
Simple Cordless Phone technology, yet fascinating. The basic operating principles of a cordless phone depend on radio technology, just like the radio in your car. It consists of a Base and Handset pair at the minimum. However some cordless phones cane be extended with additional base stations and handsets and headsets.
Base station
It attached to the phone jack through a standard phone wire connection, and as far as the phone system is concerned it looks just like a normal phone. The base receives the incoming call (as an electrical signal) through the phone line, converts it to an FM radio signal and then broadcasts that signal.
Handset
It receives the radio signal from the base, converts it to an electrical signal and sends that signal to the speaker, where it is converted into the sound you hear. When you speak, the handset broadcasts your voice through a second FM radio signal back to the base. The base gets your voice signal, converts it to an electrical signal and sends that signal through the phone line to the other party.
Core Components with a cordless phone system
- Speaker – converts electrical signals into the sound that you hear
- Microphone – picks up your voice and changes it to electrical signals
- Keypad – input for dialling
- Buzzer or ringer – lets you know when you have an incoming call
- Radio components – amplify electrical signals to and from microphone and speakers and send and receive FM radio frequencies
- LCD or LED displays – indicator lights
- Re-chargeable battery – supplies electrical power to handset
Factors to determine best cordless phones
Cordless phones today can do everything, it seems. From taking cell calls using Bluetooth technology to two-line support, choosing the right phone requires considering how you plan to use it, and which features you really want. These are the factors to determine the best Cordless Phones in the market:
- Transmission: how effortlessly information can be shared
- Clarity: clarity of sound
- Battery Life: battery durability
- Display size: screen size
- Handsets: number of handsets can be connected
Features to look for when buying a cordless phone system
- Audio Control and Clarity
A phone that provides extensive volume adjustment on the handset and a high handset speaker meets all types of needs of your business. The noise reduction technology and customised sound system can provide a comfortable audio experience. The Noise Reduction feature of the handset lets you suppress background noise around the caller while simultaneously enhancing their voice, making it easier to hear them. UNIDEN ELITE 9135+2 CORDLESS BLUETOOTH PHONE SYSTEM has a Maxi Sound – Extra Loud Handset Volume Control, that sets it apart from the other competitors in the market.
- Accessibility and Digital System
Your cordless phone should be used conveniently in any situation so that maximum benefits can be achieved. Remote access and Stylish Slim designs can make it valuable for your business. Most of the uniden range of cordless phones have state-of-the-art XDECT Extended Long-Range Cordless Phone System. What makes XDECT unique and superior to other cordless phones is the diversity antenna system for optimal reception and clarity by mitigating multi-path errors. The high gain antenna allows for greater range and to eliminate dropout areas in your home. These models also come with a Long-Range Repeater to extend your range even further.
- Paging and Conferencing
The ability to page from the base to the handset can be handy, particularly if you leave the phone lying around the house. Conference call means users on an extra handset can join a phone conversation where all parties can hear the conversation. This is great for meetings and discussions where everyone can participate all at once.
- Headset
A headset jack lets you use a headset hands-free with a microphone. In some phones, handset detects lost items. You need to simply attach the Key Finder / Key Detector to items that you often misplace and use the handset to find them quickly and easily. You can see roughly how close you are to your lost item on the LCD screen, and both the handset and Key Finder / Key Detector beep when being searched for, making them easy to find. Some other phones provide Digital Duplex Speakerphone on Handset.
- Call waiting
When you are on the phone, the call waiting functionality lets you know if someone is trying to call you. It gives you freedom to prioritise your calls and also be always available to receive an important call.
- Text to speech
Text to speech functionality come in handy when you are busy carrying out your work and you want your phone to announce the name of the caller. It is really an awesome feature to have when it announces the number when you dial on the keypad.
- Sleep mode
You can set your phone not to ring during a specified time. You wouldn’t get disturbed if it is set at night-time. You can also set this during meetings or during an important discussion.
- Call barring
You may want to have a level of control of your Incoming and Outgoing calls. Sometimes you may not want to accept calls from certain companies or people. You can set this up in cordless phone.
- Phonebook
Phonebook features allow you store contact phone numbers in the memory of the phone. The UNIDEN ELITE 9135+2 CORDLESS BLUETOOTH PHONE SYSTEM has an Advanced Phone Options feature with 6000 Entry Capacity and can also download Phonebook data from your Mobile Phone to the Cordless Phone Address Book. You can also download Phonebook data between Handsets.
- Tele-Coil or T-Coil
Hearing aid-compatible (Tele-Coil or T-Coil) support refers to transfer the caller’s voice directly from the phone to your hearing aid, filtering out background noise. This technology is good for people with hearing problems and it plays a crucial role for effective communication. Uniden phones have Hearing Aid Compatibility and have Polyphonic ring tones.
- Batteries
While all cordless phones should come with rechargeable batteries, some models can use other AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries, which are less expensive and more readily available. Panasonic KX-TGD323ALB has up to 16 hours battery life whereas UNIDEN XDECT 8155+3WP has 10 hours battery life.
- Bluetooth
You can link your cell phone to your home phone using Bluetooth. You can make and receive phone calls through your multi-handset home phone with the Bluetooth powered Link-to-Cell. Link-to-Cell harnesses the power of Bluetooth to combine the freedom of your cell phone and the convenience of a home phone. By simply placing your cell phone where reception is the best, you can communicate using the cordless handset clearly anywhere in your home. Some phones have Integrated Bluetooth Technology which allow for the linking of smartphones.
Below ive compared two popular but competing cordless phone models the Uniden 8155 and the Panasonic KXTG7893AZS. Their included features rank them for
Some of the best Cordless Phones in the Market fir their price bracket. Also, I have hand-picked the following two as my personal favourite. And yes, they have all the above 12 features and even more. I have compared two popular products below.
Uniden cordless phones vs Panasonic Cordless Phones
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USB charging port |
Link to cell |
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Integrating digital answering machine |
Answering System with Message Forwarding |
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Long range repeater to extend range |
Noise reduction |
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Works during Blackouts – Power failure features |
Power Back-up operation |
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Smart Home Phone |
Key finder/Key Detector Compatible |
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HD sound |
Customised sound system |