Panasonic Cordless Phone with Call Block and Answering Machine, Expandable System with 1 Handset - KX-TGD830M (Metallic Black)

We got this cause our old landline phones we've had for 20+ years finally died; and soon went from getting 20+ spam calls a day to 0 thanks to both the automatic call block feature and turning on a feature that make the caller HAVE TO imput a code (anywhere from 0-999 (of your own choice)) before the call is officially completed and connected. Now the only numbers that can get through without having to imput that code are the numbers you save in your phone book or (IIRC) ones that you marked as safe.THESE ARE A LIFE SAVER IF YOU STILL HAVE A LANDLINE THAT YOU USE.

I have for some reason become the most favored target of scam callers, if not in entire US, then at least in the Chicago area. This item replaced an earlier set that did have a call block key that required 3 steps and created a file that had to be manually cleared. This set is: Block, Confirm, done. It also seems that because I catch them so soon, the number of them is decreasing. Well done, Panasonic.

Only one very annoying thing. Several times more or less daily the screen displays a false message about a voicemail. In order to remove it, one has to hold down the hashtag key until the false message is replaced by date/time screen. I had an earlier model and it had the same problem!!

I replaced a very old Panasonic phone with four hand sets. The old one was not holding the change in daylight savings time. I was on a business call. We heard another business talking on our line. That’s when I decided it was no longer safe to use this phone. I would suggest to update your phones to be on the safe side.The new phone is similar to my old one. Buttons are just in different places. Set up is similar. Voices of callers sound like themselves. Not tinny.

We needed a landline because unfortunately our phones from US Cellular do not get a signal half the time, even in our own home. These have come in handy and my son knows how to use it in case of emergencies. It is easy to program and the speaker phone feature works well. We also like the color and clarity. The charging stations are nice so we can place a set of two throughout the house.

I have ordered this model phone several times over the years. I love that it has a real phone ring, and that there is a block call button that is easy to use. I use the speaker mode constantly. However, this latest phone runs low on battery power in less than a day. The others I have had lasted much longer I am not able to keep the handset on the charger (I charge one while using the other) all the time, as I am confined to bed and am unable to reach the charger. I have replaced the batteries (proper ones), but it didn't help. As the battery charge gets lower, the sound quality decreases.

For the Luddites that still have landline phones this makes a welcome addition to the phone portfolio.Works great, super simple setup.....

Needs longer life batteries.