Uniden TCX400 5.8 GHz Accessory Handset for CLX Series (also for T8, ELT, and VoIP Series; Silver)

by Uniden

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007TIYDO
• Item model number: TCX400
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 1, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Looking to expand your current Uniden phone system? The TCX400 allows you to place additional handsets anywhere one would come in handy. Compatible with Uniden's CLX, T8, ELT, and VoIP series phones, this stylish expansion handset comes loaded with features, and delivers all the quality of your current Uniden system.

Using the 5.8 GHz digital frequency, the TCX400 is able to offer exceptionally clear conversation and increased range over traditional 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz phones. Caller ID and call waiting compatible, this handset has a 100-number caller ID memory and distinctive ring detection. It also comes with a USB cable, downloadable software, and an audio input cable, allowing you to download picture displays and record your favorite songs and audio files for use as ring tones.

A built-in speakerphone and headset compatibility provide you with hands-free communication options, while the built-in 100-name/400-number phone directory helps you to keep track of all of your contacts. A 10-number speed dial is also provided, and with handset-to-handset memory transfer, it's easy to exchange phone directory entries between handsets. The LCD menu can be set to one of three languages (English, French, or Spanish), and joystick navigation and soft-key functions make accessing the phones features a snap.

As for communicating between handsets, the TCX400 provides a multitude of options. A handset-to-handset call transfer feature lets you route incoming calls to another handset, while a built-in intercom lets you communicate with any other handset on the system. Three-way conferencing allows multiple handsets to communicate with an outside caller, and the DirectLink feature lets you utilize the TCX400 as a 2-way radio. You can also turn on the room/ baby monitor setting to hear whatever is going on at another handset location. The TCX also comes backed with a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Handset, charging cradle, AC adapter, belt clip, CD-ROM, USB cable, ringer record cable, user's manual, set-up guide, other printed material

Product Description

This Uniden TCX400 5.8GHz expansion handset and charger for the CLX , T8, ELT, and VoIP series, has a graphic matrix monochrome LCD. There is a USB connection for downloading ringers, pictures, and phonebook. There is cordless customization software for PC-based setups. It has recordable ringer tones. You can store up to 100-names with 4 numbers per name in its phonebook. There is a 100-No. Caller ID memory as well. This phone features distinctive ringer tones, animation, and picture display. There is handset and base speakerphone, Handset-to-handset intercom and phonebook transfer. It shows battery, clock, & banner displays. This phone is headset compatible. There is a calendar with programmable reminders. It has the DirectLink™ 2-way radio feature.There are trilingual menus. This phone has 20 ring tone options. The belt clip is included. It has last 3 number redial, and a mute/hold functionThere is also a voicemail waiting indicator.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Companion to Uniden CLX 465, August 30, 2005

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Allan B. Selig - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden TCX400 5.8 GHz Accessory Handset for CLX Series (also for T8, ELT, and VoIP Series; Silver) (Office Product)

These were just hand sets that go with the CLX 465. Really the same product, so the results were the same

2.0 out of 5 stars The 1 year temperamental phone..., March 2, 2010

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L. Huber "Semper Fi" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Uniden TCX400 5.8 GHz Accessory Handset for CLX Series (also for T8, ELT, and VoIP Series; Silver) (Office Product)

I bought the Uniden CLX-485 base and five TXC-400 handsets to replace my previous cordless phone system, as I could not get handsets for it anymore. Sound quality is very good for both regular & speakerphone use. The ability to mute & transfer calls is very nice. And, I really like the ability to go into room monitoring & privacy modes. In room monitoring mode, you can listen in to any other handset in the house....much like a baby monitor. In privacy mode, you can lock the system so that no one else can eavesdrop or cut in on your conversation. As I work from home, this is particularly useful in preventing the kids from dialing while I am trying to talk on a conference bridge.

Now for the downside, within six months, two of the most used handsets started developing an annoying trait where they would reboot after the smallest jostle. Put the phone in the charging cradle....reboot. Pickup the phone to answer a call....reboot. Hand the phone to someone....reboot.

Now, about 11 months after the purchase, all five of the expansion handsets are experiencing the same temperamental problems. The ones that have shown these symptoms the longest are now so fickle that they can get stuck in a perpetual reboot mode where the display goes blank, then goes solid orange, displays "Uniden" for some random length of time, and then it repeats the process. Sometimes pulling the battery for a couple of seconds resolves the issue. Sometimes a "love tap" helps. Sometimes...well, you get the idea.

Out of the bunch, the only one that still works reliably is the base station's handset. Maybe it has had a bit less handling, as I often use the base unit's speakerphone while working. Maybe Uniden made some additional changes--aside from the color LCD--inside these handsets. (The base station handset for this phone system is equivalent to a TCX440.) Bottom line is that I am not sure why, but I know that it is still working.

Regardless, I am left a little jaded on these handsets. I am quickly approaching my one-year anniversary date. As such, I am debating on getting them repaired/replaced, but even once that happens, they will only be covered by a 90-day warranty. Personally, I am seriously considering going to a different phone system. (I had two different AT&T phones with comparable features that served me faithfully for better than 4 years each. I only replaced the first to get a 2-line phone system, and I only replaced the second because of the aforementioned lack of expansion handsets.)

As for features...

- Contrary to a previous reviewer, there is a redial feature. To access this, you push the little "joystick" down...as in towards the mic opening on the phone...not down like you are pushing a button. Several of these shortcuts are not documented, or not documented very well. But, they are there nonetheless.
- Phonebook - Okay, I really wish someone would make it easy to create & copy phonebook entries between phonebooks on other handsets. On this phone, if you create an entry, you have to copy it to each & every handset...one at a time. And, if you are on a handset without a specific phonebook entry, there is no way to have that handset access the other's phonebook to copy the needed entry. In this golden age of technology, I think phone manufacturer's could do much, much better!!
- Long distance vs. dialing - If go through the caller ID log, and add a number to your phonebook, it only adds the 10-digit number. Again, this is the age of computers. I should be able to define a "local" list of area codes (not just a single area code), and everything else should automatically get a one appended to the front of the number. It is common sense. This same behavior is evident when you go to redial a long distance number directly from the caller ID listing.

4.0 out of 5 stars There is a redial feature, March 22, 2008

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Kathy "Kathy" (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Uniden TCX400 5.8 GHz Accessory Handset for CLX Series (also for T8, ELT, and VoIP Series; Silver) (Office Product)

I purchased my set before the full color version was available. I'm not crazy about the orange display, but it's not bad. I love the individual ring tones- it's better than caller ID. I have a diffeent ring for each family member. All their phone number ring the same tone so I know who it is by the ring; don't even need to look. The only thing I'd like to be able to do is turn off the flashing message notification on the handset but even that is minor- I just need to pick up my messages. And, yes, there is a redial feature.