Cordless Home Phone - Honda Pilot

CarolinaPilot · 08-31-2009, 01:15 AM

The GE cordless 5.4Gh phone in our home is turning into junk. Anyone have a recommendation for a good cordless phone for the home? Thanks.

humanoid · 08-31-2009, 01:16 AM

I've had fantasctic luck with the Panasonic branded phones.

krygny · 08-31-2009, 07:31 AM

They're all crappola. All of them. GE, Panasonic, V-Tech, Uniden, etc. I've probably gone through 3 or 4 different ones in the past 5 years. Lousy signals, bad sound, batteries that won't hold a charge after just a few months, etc. I've had the best luck with my current Motorola (2-handset). However, the numbers are wearing off on the buttons.

Cheapness is becoming a field of endeavor.

N_Jay · 08-31-2009, 08:20 AM

I second the Panasonic brand. Especially their upper line phones.

Some Unidens and V-tecs also seem to be OK.

Scoobs · 08-31-2009, 08:46 AM

3 year old Panasonic system here, 5 handsets plus answering machine base, original batteries, no problems, clear signal etc etc. Also have an 8 year old Panasonic cordless ( 2 handsets )with answering machine that I use at the cottage, had to replace the battery once in 8 years.

Family members have V-Techs that work well but I've had good luck with Panasonic.

RSQ Pilot · 08-31-2009, 09:09 AM

Switched from a panasonic 2.4mhz 3 handset to a Vtech 5.8mhz Model 6773 3- handset model in 2005. Vtech is holding up perfectly, still on original OEM batteries. Range and call quality are great.
My sister is still using my old panasonic 2.4 system but replaced all the batteries--she is happy with it.
Some are good some are lemons.

TomStromie · 08-31-2009, 02:01 PM

Are you sure you still need a landline? We have used only our cell phones for the last two years after cancelling our landline, and we have not regretted it for one moment. That's $30 more dollars in our pocket each month.

CarolinaPilot · 08-31-2009, 10:06 PM

Thanks guys for the advice. I assume 5.8 mhz is the bandwidth to go with. Wife wants the landline. I'll check out the Pany models first.

N_Jay · 08-31-2009, 10:51 PM

I would do 5.8 GHz, but a lot of people also like teh DECT 6.0(1.9 GHz band) phones.

krygny · 09-01-2009, 07:28 AM

My first cordless phone was the best. It was an AT&T 5500. May have even been analog. I had it for about 10 years and it was bullet proof. Probably made by the last vestiges of Western Electric. I don't know how many times I dropped it on a hard floor with no effect. The sound was as good as the best wired phones. Clear signal with excellent range (whip antenna).

I can understand the cheaper construction of the new ones but I can't understand the lousy performance. The past few times we bought one, we tried several brands, got them home, hated them and returned them. It's hit or miss.

nsaspook · 09-01-2009, 10:34 AM

A good cordless phone is the RadioShack 900mhz model. I use this with a VOIP line in the house. Great range and battery life.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2049762

N_Jay · 09-01-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by krygny
My first cordless phone was the best. It was an AT&T 5500. May have even been analog. I had it for about 10 years and it was bullet proof. Probably made by the last vestiges of Western Electric. I don't know how many times I dropped it on a hard floor with no effect. The sound was as good as the best wired phones. Clear signal with excellent range (whip antenna).

I can understand the cheaper construction of the new ones but I can't understand the lousy performance. The past few times we bought one, we tried several brands, got them home, hated them and returned them. It's hit or miss.

I used the 2 line version of that phone for YEARS.
Circa 1987/1997

rocky · 09-18-2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by humanoid
I've had fantasctic luck with the Panasonic branded phones.

x2.

Ours are probably two years old and work great. Just got a headphone for them as well. One of those dammit I should have done that sooner ideas.

Within two years I suspect we'll be flipping our home line to a cell phone anyway.

Jet-Pilot-64 · 09-18-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by krygny
My first cordless phone was the best. It was an AT&T 5500. May have even been analog. I had it for about 10 years and it was bullet proof. Probably made by the last vestiges of Western Electric. I don't know how many times I dropped it on a hard floor with no effect. The sound was as good as the best wired phones. Clear signal with excellent range (whip antenna).

I can understand the cheaper construction of the new ones but I can't understand the lousy performance. The past few times we bought one, we tried several brands, got them home, hated them and returned them. It's hit or miss.

I had that exact phone. Best ever!

08-31-2009, 01:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
CarolinaPilot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Boilermaker Country, USA Posts: 299 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cordless Home Phone The GE cordless 5.4Gh phone in our home is turning into junk. Anyone have a recommendation for a good cordless phone for the home? Thanks. __________________ 06 Steel Blue Ridgeline RTL S/R with tow and fogs. A former 03 Standstone LX-RES w/towing package, x-bars, rear mud flaps, Husky floor liners, cargo mat, Delphi SkyFi XM Radio and Michelin Cross Terrains with full size spare that served me well for over 51K miles. I steer a hydrostatic Honda Harmony HRB215HXA, roto-till with a Honda FG110 and peddle a Honda Trail Pilot bicycle.

08-31-2009, 01:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,862 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've had fantasctic luck with the Panasonic branded phones. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

08-31-2009, 07:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
krygny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Panhandle(c) Posts: 2,829 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They're all crappola. All of them. GE, Panasonic, V-Tech, Uniden, etc. I've probably gone through 3 or 4 different ones in the past 5 years. Lousy signals, bad sound, batteries that won't hold a charge after just a few months, etc. I've had the best luck with my current Motorola (2-handset). However, the numbers are wearing off on the buttons. Cheapness is becoming a field of endeavor. __________________ 2003 EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl Side Steps • Rear Splash Guards • Cross Bars • Cargo Tray • Cargo Cover • All-Season Floor Mats • StreetPilot ColorMap • WeatherTech WeatherFlectors • Fortera TripleTreds

08-31-2009, 08:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,443 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I second the Panasonic brand. Especially their upper line phones. Some Unidens and V-tecs also seem to be OK. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

08-31-2009, 08:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Scoobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clarington, Ontario Posts: 1,207 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	3 year old Panasonic system here, 5 handsets plus answering machine base, original batteries, no problems, clear signal etc etc. Also have an 8 year old Panasonic cordless ( 2 handsets )with answering machine that I use at the cottage, had to replace the battery once in 8 years. Family members have V-Techs that work well but I've had good luck with Panasonic. __________________ 2003 SS EX-L , Towing Package, Crossbars, Chrome Trim, Separation Net ( To keep the real Scoobs in the back ) , Rear Splashguards, Chrome Exhaust Tips, PowerBulbs PowerPlus +50 bulbs (great bulbs) -- Replaced with 2008 RAV4 V6 Sport 2004 Titanium Silver Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport V8, Philips +30 Premium -- Replaced with 2007 4Runner Limited V8

08-31-2009, 02:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
TomStromie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waconia, MN Posts: 103 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are you sure you still need a landline? We have used only our cell phones for the last two years after cancelling our landline, and we have not regretted it for one moment. That's $30 more dollars in our pocket each month. __________________ 2007 Pilot LX 2004 Suzuki V-Strom

08-31-2009, 10:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
CarolinaPilot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Boilermaker Country, USA Posts: 299 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys for the advice. I assume 5.8 mhz is the bandwidth to go with. Wife wants the landline. I'll check out the Pany models first. __________________ 06 Steel Blue Ridgeline RTL S/R with tow and fogs. A former 03 Standstone LX-RES w/towing package, x-bars, rear mud flaps, Husky floor liners, cargo mat, Delphi SkyFi XM Radio and Michelin Cross Terrains with full size spare that served me well for over 51K miles. I steer a hydrostatic Honda Harmony HRB215HXA, roto-till with a Honda FG110 and peddle a Honda Trail Pilot bicycle.

08-31-2009, 10:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,443 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would do 5.8 GHz, but a lot of people also like teh DECT 6.0(1.9 GHz band) phones. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

09-01-2009, 10:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
nsaspook Maint Master Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fairview Oregon Posts: 161 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A good cordless phone is the RadioShack 900mhz model. I use this with a VOIP line in the house. Great range and battery life. http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2049762 __________________ 76 CB360, 78 CB750, 1975 HONDA CIVIC WAGON CVCC, 1982 Honda Civic , 2008 Honda Pilot Kenwood DDX-812 with KNA-G510 Nav, Infinity 6022si door speakers, MTX 10" Subwoofer upgrade, Alpine SBS-05DC center with JPA460 power amp in 3 channel bridged mode. Rear camera and DTV converter box with second and third row monitor screens. Wired and wireless headphone adapters.

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