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Radio Shack 5.8GHz Expandable 2-Line Corded/Cordless Phone System

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★★★★☆
3.8

 

Pros

  • Compact design (17)
  • Nice sound (17)
  • Comfortable handset (16)
  • Nice features (16)
  • Strong signal (12)
  • Easy setup (11)
  • Durable (8)
  • Good speakerphone (5)
  • Big range (4)
  • Wide range (2)
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Cons

  • Limited range (5)
  • Weak signal (2)
  • Answering system difficul (1)
  • Cordless not available (1)
  • Creates static (1)
  • Doesn't hang well on wall (1)
  • No additional handsets (1)
  • Only one color (1)
  • Poor availability of acc (1)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (16)
  • Office (3)
  • Home use (2)
  • Large buildings (2)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Small spaces (2)
  • Business (1)
 
 
 

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5.8GHz technology is wireless network friendly.

Specification Description
Model 43-143
Additional Functions 100-entry phonebook (2 numbers per name), room monitoring, power failure protection
Additional Handsets Qty 1 Handsets
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Average Run Time 5
Battery Average Run Time UOM HOURS
Battery Type Product
Belt Clip Yes
Benefits 5.8GHz technology does not interfere with wireless networks and provides extended talk rangeAccommodates 2 incoming linesExp
Call Forwarding Yes
Call Hold Yes
Call Transfer Yes
Call Waiting Yes
Caller ID Yes
Caller ID Memory 100 Names and Numbers
Caller ID on base Yes
Capacity 800
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Ni-MH
Conference Call Capability Yes
Country Of Origin Vietnam
Description Header Expand up to 10 handsets!
Dialer Location Handset, base
Dialer Type Keypad
Dialing Modes Pulse, tone
Digital Message Counter Yes
Display Catalog Number 43-143
Display Features Adjustable contrast
Display Languages English, French, Spanish
Display Location Base, handset
End Product Indicator Yes
Features Caller ID/Call Waiting lets you see who's calling even if you are on the phoneDual keypads allow for easy dialing from either handset
Forward/Reverse Call Review Yes
Function Buttons Soft keys, flash/talk, phonebook, tone, speaker, end call, caller ID, redial/pause, intercom/hold, play/stop, repeat, skip, delete, flash/find
Handset Locator Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
Included in the Box BaseCorded handsetCordless handsetChargerBelt clipBatteryAC adapterHandset cord
Indicators Battery level, new message
Intercom Yes
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Max Base Units Supported 1 Base Units
Max Handsets Supported 10 Handsets
Menu Operation Yes
Model 43-143
Multi-Handset Configuration Phonebook transfer
Multiline Operation Capability 2-line
New Date Tue Jun 12 00:00:00 CDT 2007
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Placing / Mounting Desktop
Power Type Charger, Ni-MH battery
Product Disclaimer Some features are network or subscription dependent; some services require an additional fee.
Product Type 5.8GHz phones
Rechargeable Yes
Recording Capacity 12 Minutes
Ring Tones 10 Tones
Ringer Control Yes
Size Pack
Speakerphone Yes
Speed dial Yes
Speed Dial Capacity 10 Numbers
Standby Time 7 days
Supported Languages English, French, Spanish
Time/Day Stamp Yes
Transmission Band 5.8 GHz
Transmission Band UOM GHz
Type LCD
Voice Mail Capability Yes
Voltage 3.6
Voltage UOM Volts
Volume Control Yes

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Last update: Aug 17, 2009

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

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★★★★☆
4.0
No extra cordless unit offered

"Bought the product because the word "expandable" thinking that later I could buy an extra cordless unit for an additional bedroom. Found out later that Radio Shack does not sale the cordless unit alone. If I have known that I would not have bought the unit. Radio Shack should start offering the cordless unit again, if not, the word "EXPANDABLE" is misleading...." Read Full Review »

Aug 17, 2009 by Johnny the Golfer

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
poor range

"These phones have terrible range. The whole point of having expandable phones is so that you can have them in multiple rooms. These phones do not allow you to be very far away from the main base unit. If I am upstairs (in a small house) or my husband is out in the garage, we have to go back near the kitchen just to be able to talk. Our phones are less than a year old, but I'm getting something else. I do not r..." Read Full Review »

Aug 23, 2008 by stokahontas

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Radio Shack 5.8GHz Expandable 2-Line Corded/Cordless Phone System Review

No extra cordless unit offered

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Handset
  • Compact design
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Sound
  • Good Speakerphone
  • More »

    Cons

  • Cordless not available

    Best Uses

  • Home Use
 

"Bought the product because the word "expandable" thinking that later I could buy an extra cordless unit for an additional bedroom. Found out later that Radio Shack does not sale the cordless unit alone. If I have known that I would not have bought the unit. Radio Shack should start offering the cord …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 17 2009
Johnny the Golfer
Miami, Fl.
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Radio Shack 5.8GHz Expandable 2-Line Corded/Cordless Phone System Review

Good phone for the price.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Handset
  • Compact design
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Sound
  • Good Speakerphone
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Office Use
 

"I was in absolute shock when I found out that the handsest has about 20 changeable ring tones and the corded handset or base unit has ZERO changeable ringtones! What's up with that? Also the ring volumes are pretty much loud, semi-loud or off. Would rather have more than three options on ring volu …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 11 2009
wenelled
Topeka, KS
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 5.8GHz Expandable 2-Line Corded/Cordless Phone System Review

Expandable...no longer

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Handset
  • Compact design
  • Good Sound
  • Good Speakerphone
  • Nice Features
  • More »

    Cons

  • Limited Range

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
 

"4-way function key no longer works on one handset. I need to replace only one handset, but Radio Shack no longer sells the add-on handsets. Replacing the entire system, base unit and 3 additional handsets, would be expensive, wasteful and not environmentally friendly! BRING BACK THE ADD-ONS, or r …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Dec 15 2008
Upset Sally
NYNY
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Radio Shack 5.8GHz Expandable 2-Line Corded/Cordless Phone System Review

poor range

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Limited Range
  • Poor Sound Quality
  • Weak Signal

    Best Uses

  • Smaller Spaces
 

"These phones have terrible range. The whole point of having expandable phones is so that you can have them in multiple rooms. These phones do not allow you to be very far away from the main base unit. If I am upstairs (in a small house) or my husband is out in the garage, we have to go back near th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 23 2008
stokahontas
Neenah, WI
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Radio Shack 5.8GHz Expandable 2-Line Corded/Cordless Phone System Review

Good Quality - Confusing Manual

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Compact design
  • Durable
  • Good Sound
  • Nice Features

    Cons

  • Limited Range

    Best Uses

  • Everyday Use
  • Smaller Spaces
 

"The manual does not correspond to the latest version of the phone. Going through the menus is hit or miss. Unit base lights up and won't go off. Blinking icon that stays on and is not described anywhere in the user manual.



Phone is compact and appears very well made. Sound quality is excellent bu …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 3 2007
Insurance Guy
Coral Springs, FL
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