The Amplicomm BigTel 480 Amplified Telephone with Answering Machine is an excellent value set comprising of one amplified desk telephone and one amplified cordless telephone with an integrated answering machine. There is has an amplified receiver volume on both telephones of up to 30db (approximately 3 to 4 times louder than a standard telephone). This means that the voice you hear at the other end of the line will be 3 to 4 times the volume that you normally hear, making it far easier to have a conversation, especially if you are hard of hearing or struggle to pick up on every word. If you are still having trouble, you will find the phones are hearing aid compatible. The BigTel 480 phones also have an amplified ringing volume, ensuring that you will never miss a call again. The maximum ringing volume is about 4 times as loud as a standard telephone. The volume can be fully adjusted to a comfortable level. With extra bright digital display you will be able to see numbers clearly, and if you activate caller ID with your local service provider, you will also be able to see who's calling. Flashing ring indicators also provide a visual indication of an incoming call, which is particularly helpful if you find it difficult to hear the phone ringing. Features and Benefits Never miss a call - Loud volume and flashing indicators mean you will never miss a call. Amplified volume - Hear loud and clear and keep up with all the flow of a conversation. Flexible - One corded and one cordless receiver means you can pick up anywhere. Specification Amplicomms BigTel 480 Cordless DECT-GAP standard connection of up to 4 handsets per station Extra Bright Flashing LED calling indicator Extra-Large dot-matrix LCD display with large characters and bright backlit display Hearing aid compatible to the highest levels of quality Equalizer tone control,changing the frequency spectrum Hands free Speakerphone Caller ID presentation with storage of the last 30 incoming numbers Phonebook - 50 entries of name and number 5 display languages: English, German, French, Italian and Spanish 100hrs stand-by operation time and 11hrs of permanent talk time 2 Direct-Dial memory buttons on handset (M1/M2) Amplicomms BigTel 480 Desk Telephone Handsfree speakerphone Answer machine capable of 11 minute recording time Message voice prompts 80 dB ringing volume 30 dB receiver volume 3 programmable personalised volume / tone control / boost Caller identification with memory of the last 30 incoming numbers 200 hundred name and number phonebook Choice of 5 language displays - English, French, Italian, Spanish and German Clock function with extra loud alarm Dot Matrix 3-line backlit clear display Volume boost button with memory Connection for optional shaker or vibration alarms Hearing aid compatible