Radio Shack 5.8GHz Analog Phone with Answering System/2 Extra Handsets

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★★★★☆
3.8

 

Pros

  • Comfortable handset (6)
  • Durable (4)
  • Easy setup (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Nice features (4)
  • Nice sound (3)
  • Big range (2)
  • Strong signal (2)
  • Good value (1)
  • I bought if for the price (1)
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Cons

  • Limited range (9)
  • Poor sound quality (9)
  • Weak signal (9)
  • Not durable (3)
  • Lacks features (2)
  • Caller id not work (1)
  • Pricey (1)
  • Static (1)
  • Too large and bulky (1)
  • Too much static (1)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (5)
  • As a paper weight (1)
  • Everywhere (1)
  • I can't think of one (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Small spaces (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: Sep 22, 2008

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★★★★☆
4.0
Know Your Home

"This phone is fine. Just like any other 5.8Ghz phone, you need to know where your placement of the phones are in your own home. If you own a large house in a big neighborhood, then you need to upgrade to 6.0Ghz. If you live in a small home in a in a spacious area, this will do just fine. My own experience is that it is great in my rooms with little electronics; if I have another phone nearby or a computer, t..." Read Full Review »

Mar 10, 2008 by Jewel

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Caller ID does not wok

"Can't really comment on the phone, as it did not perform as expected. The caller ID did not work. Initially, as I set it up it did recognize several incoming calls. But after I set the phones in what were to be permanent locations it did not work. I swapped for another and had the same problem. I think I would have been happy if CID worked. However, I was disappointed by the sound quality of the answering..." Read Full Review »

Jun 03, 2008 by Pat a Radio Shack First Timer

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Radio Shack 5.8GHz Analog Phone with Answering System/2 Extra Handsets Review

Know Your Home

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Big Range
  • Comfortable Handset
  • Durable
  • Good Sound
  • Nice Features

    Cons

  • Weak Signal

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
  • Smaller Spaces
 

"This phone is fine. Just like any other 5.8Ghz phone, you need to know where your placement of the phones are in your own home. If you own a large house in a big neighborhood, then you need to upgrade to 6.0Ghz. If you live in a small home in a in a spacious area, this will do just fine. My own …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 10 2008
Jewel
Tyler, TX
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Radio Shack 5.8GHz Analog Phone with Answering System/2 Extra Handsets Review

Caller ID does not wok

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Handset

    Cons

  • Caller ID not work
  • Poor Sound Quality

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Can't really comment on the phone, as it did not perform as expected. The caller ID did not work. Initially, as I set it up it did recognize several incoming calls. But after I set the phones in what were to be permanent locations it did not work. I swapped for another and had the same problem. …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jun 3 2008
Pat a Radio Shack First Timer
Berkeley,CA
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Radio Shack 5.8GHz Analog Phone with Answering System/2 Extra Handsets Review

Do not buy!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Handset

    Cons

  • Limited Range
  • Poor Sound Quality
  • Weak Signal

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Wish I had seen the reviews before buying. Base unit is in kitchen. With one handset in master bedroom 30 feet away it doesn't work. Static on line, person you are talking to can't hear you unless you get closer to base unit. If you plug a headset into phone they definitely cannot hear you. The …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 24 2008
cajun qm
Galliano, LA
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Radio Shack 5.8GHz Analog Phone with Answering System/2 Extra Handsets Review

A GREAT THING!!!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Value

    Cons

  • Expensive

    Best Uses

  • Everywhere
 

"i just bought these phones...i keep the main base in the living room, and the other 2 are on my porch and in my basement by the wash machine...i think these phones work great if you get them all linked to the right channel they work great...guess the toher didnt have patience to try...but i think t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 21 2007
George is satisfied.
long island, new york
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Radio Shack 5.8GHz Analog Phone with Answering System/2 Extra Handsets Review

INTERNET INTERFERENCE

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Limited Range

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Horrible reception for hearing. Not a phone for seniors(not user friendly for them). Terrible interference while using the internet. When the phone would ring you get booted off the internet or when doing any type of communication on the internet you are booted off. Am returning telephone tomorro …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Mar 30 2008
The Busy Ones
Thumb area in Michigan
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