Panasonic's KX-TG6541 expandable phone system combines the convenience of traditional features with the clear calling of today's cordless phones. A large screen makes callers' names easily visible, while backlit buttons on the handset and an extra set of buttons on the base pad give you multiple dialing options. When a call comes in, Talking Caller ID announces who's on the line between rings. You can even put unwanted callers on the phone's Call Block list, and when they call, they'll simply get a busy signal. This talking phone can also announce scheduled appointments and tell you when it's time to recharge the handset.

If you want to turn off the ringer when you go to sleep, just switch the handset to "Silent Mode" and you won't hear a sound. But don't worry about missing an important call if you forget to turn the ringer back on — the handset's light-up indicator will still alert you when a call comes in or when you have a message waiting. The base pad includes controls for the built-in digital answering machine, which can store nearly 18 minutes of messages for you.

DECT cordless technology
The KX-TG6541 uses DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) technology for clear conversations with reduced noise and excellent cordless range. It operates on the 1.9 GHz frequency bandwidth, so it won't interfere with Wi-Fi® computer networks or other common wireless devices. If you want to expand this system to accommodate a large household or small business, you can add up to five more handsets — for a total of six — still using just one phone jack.
Details:

   * uses DECT 6.0 cordless phone standard
   * 1.9 GHz frequency range avoids interference with Wi-Fi networks
   * multi-handset operation (add up to 5 optional handsets for a total of 6)
   * includes one black metallic handset and one base
   * 1.8" white, backlit LCD display on handset
   * lighted handset keypad and an extra base keypad
   * all-digital answering machine with base controls and up to 18 minutes recording time
   * Talking Caller ID, talking alarm clock, and talking battery alert
   * 50-entry Caller ID memory and 50-entry phonebook memory
   * 30-entry Call Block list
   * 4-way conferencing between outside line and up to three handsets (one included)
   * handset and base speakerphone
   * intercom between handset and base and handset-to-handset (one included)
   * jack for optional headset
   * wall mountable base
   * NiMH rechargeable batteries (two "AAA"s)