Panasonic KX-TG1032S Cordless Phone
We first spoke about this phone briefly here. Today we give you the details about the model. The phone was purchased in the US and hence has the obvious disadvantage that it operates at 110V only. So we use a small 220V-110V converter for the unit. The cost of the unit was approximately $70 in the US. This would work out to around 3000 rupees in Indian money. A handset with similar features would cost much more in India for sure.
The unit has two base units. One is the master unit which is shown on the left in the picture below. The other one is only for charging and can be kept on the first floor or so. The two units can be used as intercom also.
Image Courtesy : panasonic.com
- Expandable Digital Cordless DECT 6.0 Phone System with Extended Talk Time
- Reduced Interference
- Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
- All-Digital Answering System and 2 Handsets
From the website:
Long Range, Excellent Clarity and Greater Security
Our latest DECT 6.0 (Digital Enhanced Cordless Communications) technology lets you move freely around your home with long range and amazingly clear sound. It also assures greater protection against eavesdropping for all your calls. Operating in the 1.9GHz frequency range, your phone will not conflict with other wireless devices such as computer routers, wireless keyboards, microwave ovens and other common household devices.
Up to 6 Handsets with Just One Phone Jack
You can put handsets all over your house — in your kids’ rooms or even in the garage — without all the messy wiring or complicated setup. With our DECT 6.0 expandable phone systems, you don’t need a phone jack for each additional handset — just one for the base unit. So start expanding and forget about all your wiring worries.
All-Digital Answering System
This phone system is equipped with an all-digital answering system for quick, easy retrieval of crystal-clear messages. Message operation has never been easier, with up to 16 minutes of recording time, plus such features as a pre-recorded outgoing message, remote operation, Tollsaver, and skip-and-repeat. And don’t worry about losing your messages when the power goes out — they’re stored in flash memory so they’re unaffected by power failure or interruptions.
Put the Phone Down While You Talk
Having a handset speakerphone may not seem like such a big deal — until you have to call an automated phone system. By the time you press “2″ and return the phone to your ear, you missed half the next option! And when they put you on hold for 10 minutes, do you really need to hold the phone? Not with a handset speakerphone. Just listen along and press a button or pick up when it’s convenient. You’ll think up other great uses, like letting Grandma and Grandpa listen to their new grandchild at the same time, painting your nails as you talk to your best friend, or just being able to set the phone down while you talk.
See Who’s Calling, Even If You’re Already on the Phone
We’ve all become accustomed to Caller ID and its ability to let us see who’s calling before we answer the phone. But what happens when you’re already on the phone and another call comes in on Call Waiting? Until now, you wouldn’t know who was beeping in unless you answered it. With Call Waiting Caller ID (1), you get the best of both worlds. So now when you get a beep, you can see who’s calling before you answer…but we’ll leave that decision up to you!
(this does not work in India. Atleast not in Chennai.)
Features
- Up to 17 Hours of Talk Time
- Comfortable, Easy-to-Use, Large-Button Handset
- DECT 6.0 Technology Means Less Interference
- Spanish LCDE and Voice Prompt (not important India)
- Expandable up to 6 Handsets (2)
- Up to 3-Way Conference Capability
- Wireless Network Friendly
- Phonebook Sharing
- Light-Up Indicator with Ringer/Message Alert
- Built-In Clock with Alarm on Handset
- Backlit LCD on Handset
- Digital Speakerphone on Handset
- Call Waiting Caller ID
- 50-Station Phonebook and Dialer
- 16-Minute All-Digital Answering System
- Headset Jack and Belt Clip Included
- Wall-Mountable Base Unit
- 2 Handsets, 1 Base and 1 Charger Included
(1) Requires subscription to name-and-number Caller ID, call waiting and/or voice mail services offered by certain local telephone companies for a fee.
(2) Requires optional accessory handset sold separately.
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Am so glad i landed on your website since I have been researching about the exact phone KX-TG1033S. I have couple of questions.
- since the review was written in june, have you experienced any problems since then?
- how much did the converter cost?
- 2 years back, i took a panasonic phone to india, which worked well for a year and the battery died. Am not sure if it can be reused. How about this phone? Since you might have researched about this phone, i was wondering if you have read about this somewhere.
Thanks
Hi Pinky
Where are you from?
We have no problems with the phone so far. Just that Indian still dont know the concept of answering machine!
The converter cost us 150 rupees in Chennai.
We had the exact same problem with our old phone. We needed to change the battery once in 2 months.
this phone however uses rechargeable AAA battery. It is easily available in stores.
Thanks Vivek for the reply. I live in US.. have one more question. When you say, the battery needs to be changed every 2 months, are you talking about the AAA battery?? How much would the rechargeables cost in india? Dont want my parents to go thru the hassle of buying batteries every other month…Just a small concern. Hope you answer my query..
Hi Pinky
I was refering to my old phone and not the new Panasonic.
The new one has got a very good battery life. And yes, the AAA rechargeable batteries are available in most electronic stores in case you need them.
Sorry for the delay in response.
Hey vivek,
Finally I got the phone…Yet to use it. Thanks for all your help.
sure Pinky. Let us know if you were happy with the product.
My phone’s answering system is down ! It just doesnt work anymore
Vivek
Thanks for your review. I am thinking of purchasing a similar phone but have heard that the caller ID does not work in India at all. Is that correct?
Do you know if some kind of convertor is availble to make the caller id wrk there?
Hi guys! Just want to know if the phone you got from USa displayes the caller id. I have seen cordless phones from the USA that work in India but have problems with the caller id because of differenet protocols used in India (DTMF) and the US (FSK).
I am planning to buy Panasonic KX-TG4321B from the USA for my parents but I am not sure if caller Id works in India for this phone. Any experience???… Please do share with me.
Hi AG and Lakhwant..Caller ID doesnt work in india for sure..the phones which i took seems to work fine..Agree with vivek, answering machine is a sheer waste…My phone has not played a single VM since its inception at my home..Ppl wait to hear the VM greeting only to hang up
..
Even am on a lookout for a caller Id which would go well with the phone..
Thanks Pinky!
I searched about the caller ID thing on google. I found people sharing that there are some China made converters (DTMF to FSK converter) that can be plugged between phone and telephone line. It will convert the incoming caller detail (in DTMF format) from Indian exchange into caller detail in FSK format before it is displayed on phone screen. This way the caller ID thing in phones from the USA work in India. As I am in the US as of now..will be returning on 20th December, I will look for this thing in India. But as of now I think I will purchase cordless from the US. If you find any information regarding this converter then do share!
Yes even im from INDIA and have same problem, my sister from USA bought me one panasonic kx tg 1033S cordless set all features working except caller Id, it just shows incomming call… ;-( whereas on same line my other corded caller ID phone shows the no correctly,,,
im using bsnl service n also using broadband, so using thru splitter for modem n fone line, plz suggest something, coz my sister told she already enquired n was told that the caller ID will not work in india..still if some trick will do it will be great to see the callers no on display,,,
btw i got the voltage converter for 240 v t0 120 v for abt 350 Rs,, ;-( too costly ;-( .
i think the dtmf to fsk converter is avl here
http://cgi.ebay.in/GENUIN-NEW-EX220-CALLER-ID-CALLERID-CONVERTER-USA-PHONE_W0QQitemZ180322059250QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_203?hash=item180322059250&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A1|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318
Thanks Lakhwant for the tips, Even I am facing the issue with the caller ID. It does not work
Ravishankar, Thanks but looks like this item is no more available. Did you purchase this item (DTFM – FSK converter)? Did it work?
Anyone else has any solution to make CALLER ID Work for this phone?
Any help will be appreciated.
Hello,
I bought a Panasonic KX-TG7432 Dect 6.0 cordless phone from USA and thoughtof using in chennai,india.
I observed two things first. No called ID or numbers displayed on the new phone.(atleast not in chennai) It was fine for a day and stopped ringing like ppl call to our landline hear ringing but device doesnt ring at all.
Checked with settings for answering system/autotalk/silent etc.
No luck so far.
So anybody know how to fix it?
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Hi Everyone,
I just came form US and got couple of Cordless phones and found that caller ID doesnt work as the format for India is Different and google about it and found out a converter. I went to local telephone shops and enquired about it and got it for 450Rs and it works perfect. It looks exactly as Broad Band Slpitter. Guys who ever got phones form US dont buy the Voltage converter its a total waste of money. Instead of that take the US adapter to a local electronic shop and get an adapter with the same voltage and same pin which will cost you around 200, In that way you can save 150 with out buying that BULKY voltage converter and it looks decent with out that BULKY thing. Any questions .let me know i’m happy to assist you
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I have hearing problem so ii was planing to buy from US & was bring to India.
now i left my plan beacuse of not full compactible in india
and buying from India..
I have KX-TGA1018 (3 handset) in the US and it works fine, good quality.
Bought one for Chennai this year and except for Caller ID working ok for now. Bought 220 to 110 adapter for Rs 160 and it is not bulky as it used to be a couple of years ago. I did not want to mess with a local adapter or removing the pin from existing adapter and putting on Indian one as I doubt the quality of the Indian adapters.
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Hi Vivek ,
I am from india and looking to buy same kind of device , but can you mention the range covered in meters.
This would be useful to me
Regards
Rohit sabnis
@Ramakrishna,
Could you please let me know which converter you bought? Are you able to see the name of the caller and his number, when a call comes in, after using the converter?
I know its been a year since you posted the comment, I am hunting all over the web for a credible solution for this issue. Any help from anyone out there, would be highly appreciated.
Regards,
Hafeez
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