Does this phone work as a stand alone device or is a system required? Also, can it be run on batteries only without a power cord?
385545
These phones were replacements for my telephone system so I don't know if they work without the system. Even my jacks in the location ONLY work with systems phones. I do not use batteries with these phones. They must be wired thru the electrical system because when there is a power failure the phones don't work. (maybe just line 1, I believe)
385546
The phone requires a system like the KX-TA84 It cannot run stand alone nor on batteries
385547
Hi Mark, Gary M. here. I use this system in my business. works off power from a Panasonic base unit. I am not a phone guy but someone who has to support the system for my business and have learned a few things... I usually call my phone guy when in dought. If you want to call me I can be reached at 908.415.6488
385548
The phone requires a system to work, and it doesn't have the capabilities to run on batteries
385549
This phone is designed to run with panasonic's hybrid system. I.e the kx-ta824. If you are thinking about using it for your home land line, don't. Get one of Panasonic's other consumer phones. There is no battery compartment. Power comes from the "pbx" box.
1118417
there is no battery in the main unit and on page 12 of the operating instructions it states ' the unit will not work during a power failure'. Other than that it's a great phone sustem.
1981162
It is supposed to be able to work from battery power, so that you can hang it anywhere without a power cord. But mine arrived without the battery option at all. When I questioned this, they said that the battery powered version was not being produced anymore, and they refunded my money without making me return the item.
775359
Yes the phones I have work well as independent speaker phones. When this system works, it's great, but Panasonic has issues. Their customer service is non existent. I have a problem with a charger base that didn't work and repeated efforts to sort it out with them have gone no where in a hurry. It will be a long time before I buy anything from them again.dg
866710
No, this phone does not need (or even have any place for) a battery. I don't recall whether or not mine came with a cord. If it did, it was probably a short one because I did order a long cord separately to use with this phone. I hope this helps.
655788
each base has to be plugged in an electrical outlet, the phone part is cordless. They have to return to the base to charge. Ours did NOT WORK so we had to pay $20.00 to send it back. I would NOT get this system if I was you. cost me $20 with NO PHONE.
2170084
I would suggest go for the Cortelco brand - that works without power.You can view the reviews. I love the phone, simple and straightforward,no issues to date.
1523480
It is not a portable unit and does not use batteries. It must use the power chord to operate.
1717628
I have not tried to use the phone without batteries. However, looking at the manual, it does seem to imply that the batteries need to be in place to use a headset. The phone itself will work without batteries, but some of the features won't. You can see the entire manual here: http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/KXTS105B.PDF The phone does not come with an AC adapter, so power outtages will not affect it one way or the other.
1443434
Yep no problem. I always recommend an stand alone analog phone like this in the event of power failure anyway!!!
1984942
correct - stand alone phone. though note that the same phone is being sold without the base station, and these phones are NOT stand alone. You must make sure that you buy the one with the base station, not just the handset.
1836293
Yes, it has a plug in power cord. It does not have a handset cord; strictly cordless on handset. Great phones. Have had them 26 months without a single problem. Great voice quality, crystal clear.
866706
No batteries are needed for this phone. It comes with a line cord about 6 or 7 feet long.
2142792
the cordless phone cannot stand alone.It needs to be in the charging unit to stand up. my phone did not include a head set.I do not see a port for a headset, but I would need to read the instructions to be sure.
550023
The device must have a phone line attached. If you have a cordless phone system in your house, you can place this unit between the base and the wall plug and it will work there...or you can plug it in and it can work without a phone attached as a stand alone unit. It gets its power from the phone line.
1336907
I think that this phone plugs into a regular phone jack. It should work without AC electric power.
1023011
No..it needs batteries to power the display, the stored numbers and speakerphone. Hope this helps.