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Due to location of my workshop and cottage, 100yrds apart with trees in between, I have relied for almost 25 years on my brilliant (but now geriatric) Ascom CT128 long range cordless phone (using its external wire aerial). Nothing has yet beaten the Ascom. The original BT Elements (Mk.1) struggled to reach thanks to the trees, but the new Elements 1K version with 'long-range' aerial, does reach and penetrate the Faraday sheilded workshop. Its not a vast improvement - I miss the torch! - but so far so good.... Recommended by a Luddite!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I’ve two sets of the twin-pack phone. Clarity is good, but the built-in speaker gives meagre volume in ‘hands free’ mode. Signal strength is good from the base unit to an outside user but far less than expected when used indoors in a thick-walled, stone-built property: the signal drops out completely 2 rooms from the base unit or secondary booster, even with the extended antenna fitted.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Both water and dust proof to IP67 and long range all in one. Ideal to take out in the garden with you as they are rainproof and you can rinse them under the cold tap if any dirt gets on them. I find the menu system very logical and simple to follow, and if you have multiple handsets they work as an integrated system - automatically syncing the phone book, time & date etc between themselves when you make changes. The base unit appears to contribute a lot to the extended range as I registered one of my old Panasonic DECT handsets to the BT base and its range was much better than when using the original Panasonic base. Best coverage obviously depends on you locating this optimally and this is helped by the base having screw mounting for optional wall mounting and a generous 2.5m long power lead. Mine is in an upstairs room. The handset has a small external aerial which is a quality screw in type and for extra range you simply swap the standard one with the extra long aerial which is supplied in the box. Range:: they worked fine at 750m outdoors line of sight - all functions such as accessing the answer phone as well as speech working fine - but became a bit crackly when I walked further to the 1000m max they claim, and you then had to keep the handset facing toward the base station to work ie your head not in the way!! I don't have a big enough house or stone walls to challenge the indoor range. I really find the SMS text to my mobile to let me know a message has been left on the base unit's answer phone to be very handy - plus with CLI you get the number and even name of the caller if matched in your phonebook list. Simply call home to retrieve your message. Only one negative point I can find which is the max handset earpiece volume is a bit low for a phone designed to be used outside - I often have to switch to speaker phone (simply press green button again) which lets me hear above background noise. Wonder if BT could do a software update to give more volume?Read full review
Verified purchase: No
Careful it's catching!...I bought one to reach from house to workshop..worked great. Previous Panasonic meant I had to stand at door to make a call...note I can go anywhere in large workshop. So I bought another for the lounge at far end of house as the wall socket was unreliable. That worked great too in spite of leaded windows and many walls...wasn't happy with the quality of living room phone..so got one more for there and got lucky on eBay as a pair were on sale at a keen price. So rest assured this phone goes where others simply can't..but with confidence..up to 5 handsets per base station..well worth downloading user manual..paring handsets is easy..these were made by Motorola I'm told so quality is great irrespective of the BT logo! Enjoy.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I ordered two sets of the twin units. They are really great, well made and work very well. I also was provided with converter sockets, which I was not expecting. I am sure they will provide us with trouble free use. Oh, and they arrived very quickly.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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