setting up new answering machine with existing handsets

[consoletable]

Hello,

I am thinking of buying a new answering machine but want to keep my 2 existing handsets. All would be/are Panasonic.

The answering machine I'm looking at is the KX-TG6821EB and it says it is DECT (I don't actually know what that means!).

My question is: can I connect/tune/code this new answering machine to the existing Panasonic cordless handsets? (my old phone/fax machine which is the current 'base' station' is on its last gasp and desperately needs replacing!)

Thanks, in advance!

 

[AlanE]

How can anybody say if the original handsets can be used with the new answering machine as the only person who knows what model they are is you!!

 

[OwainDIYer]

DECT just means Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications as opposed to the older analogue cordless phones.

If you want phones of different brands / ranges to interwork then they need to be GAP compatible.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generic_access_profile

However that allows for basic call set up only, not necessarily for controlling the answering machine from handsets.

 

[EightyTwo]

You could do worse than contacting Panasonic and telling them your model numbers...

http://www.panasonic.com/uk/support.html