Features:
- 900 MHz digital spread spectrum
- Caller ID with call waiting
- Extra battery compartment for backup battery or power failures
- 50-number caller ID memory
- Headset compatible
Description:
Bringing together 900 MHz digital spread spectrum, caller ID with call waiting, battery backup, memory dialing, and many other popular features, the Uniden EXS 9960 offers great cordless performance at a value price. To set up the Uniden EXS 9960, we followed the Start Here quick reference guide, which instructed us to install the battery, plug in the AC power, connect the telephone cord to the jack, and allow the phone to charge for the recommended initial 17 hours. The quick reference card also reviews general phone operations, and setting up and using caller ID. The larger owner's manual describes memory dialing, 50-number caller ID memory, page/find, and other features. We found the documentation complete and easy to follow, and the phone's LCD display is very descriptive with status information. You control the EXS 9960 with 23 buttons and one switch on the handset. The buttons are comfortable to the touch and easy to read with the handy backlight. The handset is lightweight but still feels sturdy, and the phone's overall construction seems solid. In our tests of the EXS 9960, the handset's sound was mostly flawless indoors, with only minor interference from a notebook computer. Sound remained clear outdoors, with static onset occurring at about 80 feet from the base. The signal began breaking up at about 130 feet and became significantly choppy at about 480 feet; it became inaudible at about 740 feet. The out-of-range indicator sounded at about 800 feet, and the handset resumed operation when we returned to within 740 feet. This performance is typical for good-quality 900 MHz digital sound spectrum (DSS) phones. With its handset about 10 feet from the base, we compared the EXS 9960 to our reference corded desk phone for sound quality. In our listening tests, we could not distinguish one phone from the other. This is excellent performance and compares favorably even to expensive cordless phones. We appreciate the straightforward, sturdy design of the EXS 9960 along with its good range and excellent sound quality. If you're looking for a 900 MHz DSS phone with caller ID, they don't come much better than this one. Pros:
- Sturdy construction
- Long range
- Excellent sound quality
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