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RCA RC920 Wireless Phone Jack Extension

Features: Extension unit.Works with D916 wireless phone jack system.Converts electrical outlet to phone jack.Genuine RCA quality phone accessory.

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1 Star Be careful!
This product does not work with my base unit at all, even though they are both the same brand. Sales rep was very courteous and stated that it was a defective unit. However, is RCA quality control bad enough to where they get units that absolutely don’t work? Very inconvenient for customers. It also seems to me that they have a huge compatability issue w/ base units and extensions from the Amazon reviews I’ve read. Do your homework and I would advise that anyone looking for a wireless phone jack save up a little more money and buy a better brand.

4 Stars Phonix wireless phone system
Got item as advertised, and presently works great! Wouldn’t hesitate to buy items from this seller. Alley Cats!

4 Stars wireless phone jack extension
The jack worked reasonably well as described. I had occasional problems with losing the connectivity on one of my phone outlets. However, I later discovered that this might have been related to a faulty modem that the was connected to the phone line.

2 Stars Don’t bother for anything but standard voice connection
These RCA wireless connectors are okay for basic phone conversation over short distances. Don’t bother trying to use them for data such as with TiVo or a computer. They simply won’t work. They use a fairly old technology and even basic phone conversation can result in interference from other devices in the house.

4 Stars telephone jack
when i bought this i guess i didn’t read everything i needed another so i had to buy the grounder i guess. but they work great. for a phone i needed on my porch. i didn’t want another line put in my house.

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ATandT DECT 6 0 Black Silver Digital BlueTooth Cordless Answering System TL92378

DECT 6.0 Digital technologyUnsurpassed range – redefining long range coverage and clarityFully integrated digital answering systemExpandable system (use up to 12 handsets through a single phone jack)Three-handset systemHandset speakerphone50 name/number phonebook directoryAny key answerBlue lighted keypad on handsetConferencing (for multi-handset systems)Handset volume controlHearing aid compatibleLast 5 number redialLighted displayWireless-network friendlyCaller ID50 name/number caller ID historyMissed call indicatorVoicemail waiting indicatorAnswering systemsCall screening/interceptMessage time/day stampRemote accessUp to 14 minutes of digital recording time

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Good quaility for the money

The phone works well.Connects easily to

Bluetooth.As with most small handsets

battery life is only a 2 or 3 days.

4 Stars AT&T Dect6.0
The first one the Bluetooth feature didn’t work. I returned it. Amazon shipped another as soon as I notified them I was returning it. This one works great. It’s been about 3 weeks. They notified me that if they didn’t recieve defective unit within 30 days I would be charged for both. I returned by ups promtly but still no email that they recieved it.

If the electric goes off these phones will not work, no power to the base unit, needs some kind of battery backup. If you leave and take the cell phone with you, when you return bluetooth reconnects automaticly, this is really a cool feature. Hope this helps.

3 Stars Good phone, some great features but a few annoyance, compaired to V-Tech DS6222
I bought both the AT&T TL92387(TL) phone system and a V-tech DS6222 (DL), but settled on the TL , mainly because of the Bluetooth feature. Please note – This does not mean that you can connect this phone to a bluetooth headset, but that you can pair it with a cell phone that has Bluetooth capabilities.

I bought the new cordless to replace an older AT&T E-580(E)that has served me well, but one of its handsets failed and I could not find economical repair or replacement. The V-tech and At&T phones have many similarities as they are both made by V-tech. The AT&T has certain advantages that were important to me, the biggest of which is the ability to pair with a cell phone (only one at a time). I make a lot of business calls from my office, which is located in my home, most of which from my cell phone. I tried using various headsets but wired versions are cumbersome and BT became uncomfortable in time, plus the batteries often run out before the workday is done. The TL gives me the ability to use the cell phone from various locations in the house without having to carry the cell around. This is also important as reception on my cell varies widely within the house. Now my cell remains in its charger, located in a good reception area and fully charged and ready to. It also make speaker phone calls better.

Since the BT pairing capability was the most important feature in making my selection I will review that feature first. I have a HTC/AT&T Tilt smartphone running WM6.1. Setting up the bluetooth (BT) connection was very easy. Reconnecting after a break in pairing was equally easy, just like pairing with a BT head set. The Tilt allows me to pair with multiple devise but not at the same time, so if I pair with the desk unit and then change to a headset I need to take a few steps when I get back in the office to switch back to the desk unit. The phone works well when paired with a mobile phone for basic calling and receiving calls, however the audio quality is just OK. I found it works best if the cell phone is left plugged in to a charger and placed between 12-18″ from the phone base. In fairness taht may be as much an issue with the cell phone as the base unit. The biggest annoyance with BT is the quirky nature of the BT connection to a cell phone. There is a delay between the time you connect with the handset and when the party on the other end hears you. If you “answer” the phone in the same manor you would with he phone connected to a land line the party on the other end may not hear your greeting. I find I have to wait about 2 seconds after pressing the BT key before saying hello, which feels a bit strange but I am getting use to it. Similarly there is a delay between when you initiate a call and when you get a dial tone, much as with regular cell phone use. It just takes some time to get use to it.

Please note, that when using the TL paired to a cell phone you can not access may cell features, like the address book , voice command etc. The cell phone is basically a secondary connecting device. The features you have access to are the features on the cordless phone.

The TL allows you to set up separate ring tones for both BT and land line connections. This is very helpful in identifying what type of incoming call you are receiving. This is particularly important because the key you must push to answer BT is different from the one you have to push to answer the land line. Both keys are well marked and not located next to each other to minimize confusion. Again this take a little getting use to but works well once you acclimate.

Handset: The feel of both the TL and DS handsets is light but fairly solid. Based on “feel” alone I doubt that either will hold up under rigorous daily use as well as that of my older E860.

The lighted key pad is an important feature but is also found on most cordless phones today. The blue color back light is nice, and I prefer it to green or yellow as seen on other models.

Both phones have similar key pads. The keys sit virtually flush however you can easily feel the keys one from another. To dial you have to push down firmly, which feels a little awkward, particularly if dialing one handed. The key pad on the E580 was more comfortable to use one handed. Also, the TL and DS hand sets are smaller and sleeker than the E580, 40-50% smaller. While this perhaps looks sexier it moves the number pad further down near the bottom of the handset making one handed dialing more challenging. The BT dial/answer key is located at the bottom right side of the hand set making it a challenge to answer one handed.

In general the sound quality of this phone is a bit tinny and not as rich or clear as my old E. Those I have talked to on this phone, that were accustomed to talking to me on the E, noticed the difference and commented that the new phone does not sound quite as good.The sound was described as clear but thin and a but distant. On the other hand folks use to talking with me on my cell phone said the sound was improved when using the TL with BT connection.

Pphone feature layout and design is similar between the TL and the DS but there are several noticeable differences. The DS hand set can be stood on end, on a desk or table, but the TL has an angled bottom and won’t stand up. It has to be laid down and this is an annoyance when using the speaker phone for hands free as the speaker is on the back so the sound bounces off the surface it is laying on distorting or muffling the sound. Also the DS has a data screen that is nearly twice as large making it easier to read. On the other had the charger base for the TL is much more substantial and supports the hand set much better. The DS handset was easily knocked from the charger base if the table or desk it sits on is bumped. Another advantage to the TL is easier and more intuitive access to the redial functions and certain other function keys.

The base for the TL has a smaller foot print and more up rite design the is easier to read without being on top of it. Answering features etc were basically the same in function. While I prefer the upright design of the TL it makes pushing buttons on the base more challenging as it wants to move under finger pressure. I think the base would be better if it was bottom weighted. I may try wall mounting to see if that solves this problem.

While I wish the TL had better sound quality, in this regard it is virtually identical to the DS. If you do not need the BT capability I think the DS may be a better value as you can get a 4 handset bundle for the same price as a 3 handset bundle of the TL. For me the BT capability was the deciding factor, and while that function is not bullet proof it beats having to talk directly on the cell phone when working at my desk.

It would be nice if there was a belt clip for carrying the hand set when not in use and if they can figure out how to make this phone also connectible to either wired or wireless head sets that would also be a plus. Most importantly I wish the audio was better and that the handsets used rechargeable AA or AAA batteries instead of the small, more expensive specialty batteries.

I hope this helps you in making your selection.

5 Stars Service
This is an excellent phone the only drawback is the bluetooth headset does not work with this phone.

1 Star Was an AT&T phone fan!
Bought this phone (AT&T TL92378-3) because my old Panasonic 2.4 cordless was over 20 years old and worn out.

Shipping from Amazon was quick and earlier than promised. But the AT&T phone was not loud enough for my old ears, I could barely hear it even when set at the loudest. The clock settings was a pain to set on the base unit, you have to press a button to set the time and date, but you can’t see what is being enter, and to make matters worse, every time the phone loses power the time and date is gone and you have to set it all over again. It seems that all new out now have this same trouble of losing the time and date. The phone has a battery to remember all the phone numbers stored, why can’t it remember the time and date? Very bad!

End up returning the phone a day after receiving it, and Amazon was very helpful in taking the phone back! Thanks Amazon!

I am now a happy owner of a Vtech DS6322-4 6.0 cordless bluetooth phone, which is loud enough for my old ears (this one loses the time and date also, but it only takes about 7 seconds to reset it with the handset.) My Motorola H681 bluetooth headset works great when paired to the base unit, loud and clear. Four bluetooth units can be paired to the base unit, but only one bluetooth headset (which works only with the landline) and only one cell phone can be working at a time. The bluetooth headset can only be paired with the base unit, so 30 feet is the limit away from the base unit. Can’t wait for a bluetooth that can be paired with the handset instead! Paired my Nokia 6555 phone to the Vtech DS6322 base unit also, and its just like using a landline. All the features on the Vtech are easy to use. I believe the Vtech DS6322 is the best bluetooth phone availabe at this time.

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