Cordless Telephone Apparatus

Cordless Telephone Apparatus

A cordless telephone apparatus, also known as a cordless phone, is an electronic communication device that allows users to make and receive calls without the need for a physical connection to a telephone line. Cordless phones use radio waves to transmit and receive signals between the base unit and the handset, allowing for greater mobility and flexibility in communication. The base unit of a cordless phone is connected to a telephone line and serves as a charging station for the handset. The handset, which is portable and can be carried around the house or office, communicates with the base unit via radio waves. When a call is made or received, the signal is transmitted between the base unit and the handset, allowing for clear and reliable communication. Cordless phones typically offer a range of up to several hundred feet, depending on the model and the environment in which they are used. They also often include features such as caller ID, call waiting, and voicemail, as well as the ability to store frequently dialed numbers in a phone book. While cordless phones offer greater mobility and convenience than traditional wired phones, they are also subject to interference from other electronic devices, such as microwaves and wireless routers. Additionally, the range of cordless phones may be limited by walls and other obstacles, which can interfere with the radio waves used to transmit signals.

communication, radio waves, mobility, features, interference

— Jeffrey Davis

CITATION : "Jeffrey Davis. 'Cordless Telephone Apparatus.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=311628 (Accessed on August 02, 2025)"