Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone

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★★☆☆☆
2.1

based on 38 reviews  

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★★★☆☆
3.4

 

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Pros

  • Durable (13)
  • Comfortable handset (12)
  • Attractive design (11)
  • Great sound quality (8)
  • Nice features (5)
  • Easy to use (3)
  • Good features (3)
  • Good clarity (2)
  • Good value (2)
  • Caller id is handy (1)
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Cons

  • Not durable (5)
  • Poor caller id display (3)
  • Poor sound quality (2)
  • Batteries don't last long (1)
  • Bell not loud (1)
  • Caller id eats batteries (1)
  • Can't set clock (1)
  • Can't store numbers well (1)
  • Handset doesn't fit hook (1)
  • Id hard to see (1)

Best Uses

  • Long talks (3)
  • Telecommuting (2)
  • Basic home phone (1)
  • For power outages (1)
  • High call volume (1)
  • Home use (1)
  • Kicten (1)
  • Kitchen phone (1)
  • Kitchen wall (1)
  • Use with a tty phone (1)
 
 
 

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Designed for the wall, this heavy-duty phone has classic styling combined with the dependability of modern technology.

Specification Description
Model 43-3905
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Type Product
Benefits The heavy-duty cradle holds handset securely so it's easy to hang up1-touch callback-easily return calls in the Caller ID* memory
Body Material Plastic
Caller ID Yes
Caller ID Memory 99 Names and Numbers
Caller ID on base Yes
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Alkaline
Country Of Origin China
Description Header See who is calling before you answer.
Dial-Back Function Yes
Dialer Location Base
Dialer Type Keypad
Display Catalog Number 43-3905
Display Form Factor built-in
Display Languages English, Spanish, French
Display Size 1.97 inches
Enclosure Color White
End Product Indicator Yes
Features Caller ID* memory stores information for up to 64 callsLast-number redialNew-call and out-of-area indicatorsSelecta
Function Buttons Redial, flash, pause, delete, call-back, review
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
Included in the Box Phone baseHandset7 foot line cord7 inch pigtail cord9 ft coil cordUser's guide
Indicators New call LED
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Model 43-3905
Model No model information available
Multiline Operation Capability Single-line
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Placing / Mounting desk and wall
Product Disclaimer *Requires phone company service.
Product Type Corded phones
Protect your investment. Yes
Required to function AA batteries (4)
Ringer Control Yes
Size AA
Supported Languages English
Time/Day Stamp Yes
Voltage 1.5
Voltage UOM Volts
Volume Control Yes

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Last update: Nov 13, 2009

Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone Reviews

 
 
 

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
This phone has its place

"I have the forerunner to this product, the model 3910 which is a brushed aluminum finish. I originally got this phone for power outages. Its smart to have at least one phone that doesn't require electricity, which this one doesn't. I also like the organic ring (sound initiated by a hammer hitting a bell, what an innovation!). I just ordered caller ID from the phone company, don't see it on the LCD yet, not sure ..." Read Full Review »

Jun 29, 2007 by Allstone

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★★★☆☆
3.0
ok, not great

"We bought this a year ago to replace our dead ATT kitchen wall phone. Our primary goals were to respect a sentimental attachment to the phone that served us for 20 years and to have good sound quality for our aging friends. Since our deal with Verison gave us free caller id that seemed to cinch the deal. Except one needs to be extradordinarily careful when hanging up the phone because otherwise the handset la..." Read Full Review »

Jun 24, 2008 by Fair minded

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Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone Review

ok, not great

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Sound Quality

    Cons

  • Caller id eats batteries
  • Handset doesn't fit hook

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"We bought this a year ago to replace our dead ATT kitchen wall phone. Our primary goals were to respect a sentimental attachment to the phone that served us for 20 years and to have good sound quality for our aging friends. Since our deal with Verison gave us free caller id that seemed to cinch the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jun 24 2008
Fair minded
Fall River, MA
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone Review

This phone has its place

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Works without electricity

    Cons

  • LCD Display not the best

    Best Uses

  • Works without electricity
 

"I have the forerunner to this product, the model 3910 which is a brushed aluminum finish. I originally got this phone for power outages. Its smart to have at least one phone that doesn't require electricity, which this one doesn't. I also like the organic ring (sound initiated by a hammer hitting a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 29 2007
Allstone
Santa Monica, CA
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  • Quality Oriented
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone Review

Don't buy it

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Comfortable Handset

    Cons

  • Eats batteries
  • Manual poorly written
  • Poor display

    Best Uses

  • Kitchen Phone
 

"Ughhh. Where to start? The first set of batteries lasted a long time. After that, needed changing every two weeks. At times, the display reads all eight's and even following the directions, the display won't clear to bring up the Language, brightness and area code menus. It doesn't allow us to dele …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sep 8 2008
Disgruntled
Boston, MA
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  • Quality Oriented
 

Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone Review

Looks can be deceiving

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Comfortable Handset
  • Durable
  • Good Sound Quality
  • Nice Features

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • For power outages
 

"I've been looking for a phone like this for the longest time. When I finally found it! I was happy but not for long. I purchased the phone to have a corded phone for when the power goes out I still have a working phone that doesn't need electric. only to have the CALLER ID quit working then the butt …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Apr 1 2008
T
Cape Fair, MO
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  • Quality Oriented
 

Radio Shack Heavy-Duty Wall Phone Review

Disappointing. Expected better quality.

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Handset

    Cons

  • Batteries don't last long
  • ID hard to see
  • Lot of static
  • Not Durable

    Best Uses

  • Home use
 

"Wanted a plain old fashioned wall phone with caller ID. Not only was the ID small and hard to see, but batteries needed to be replaced frequently. Also static started after I owned phone for awhile and continued even after I replaced cord. I put up a cheap old phone in same connection--no static. Wo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jun 5 2008
Need better phone
Tyrone, PA
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  • Quality Oriented
 
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