Amplicomms BigTel 1280 Big Button Amplified Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering Machine

For the hard of hearing or visually impaired, everyday tasks such as using a telephone can become a constant struggle due to low volumes and small buttons. The Amplicomms BigTel 1280 Big Button Amplified Cordless Telephone with Digital Answering Machine has been designed with these difficulties in mind, offering a cordless telephone with adjustable volume and larger buttons for easier operation.

Increased Volume

The BigTel 1280 is an ideal telephone for anybody suffering from hearing difficulties, as it features various volume-adjustable settings. The receiver volume can be increased up to 30dB to help improve the quality of telephone conversations, ensuring that the person on the other end can be clearly heard. This is particularly important if sensitive information or medical advice is being delivered, as it minimises the risk of the information being misheard.

The ringer volume can be adjusted up to 80dB, a benefit for anybody who has difficulty hearing the phone ring. The included mute button ensures the phone won't disturb the user when it is activated, and the hearing aid compatibility means the conversation can be transmitted directly to the hearing aid for more efficient listening.

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Easier to See

The larger button size on the BigTel 1280 is ideal for those with visual impairments. The keypad also features a backlight to illuminate the buttons, making them easier to read to reduce the risk of incorrect dialling. This larger size is also suitable for anybody with reduced dexterity as they are easier to manage than smaller, traditional dialling buttons. The handsfree function will also reduce the need to hold onto the phone during use.

The telephone is fitted with an LCD backlit large dot-matrix display screen, with a menu available in six languages for increased usability.

Does This Phone Have a Boost Key?

Yes, this phone features a "boost" key to temporarily amplify the volume of the receiver. This is ideal for situations in which multiple users will be using the phone, allowing those with hearing impairment to boost their volume without affecting users on other calls.

Convenient Dialling

The BigTel 1280 is a practical solution for anybody suffering from memory loss. It features a redial button for the last fifteen numbers, reducing the need for the same numbers to be repeatedly entered. The built-in phonebook will also help store up to one hundred numbers for convenient dialling.

The user also has the ability to programme two speed-dial numbers of their choosing. The buttons are labelled 'M1' and 'M2', and provide practical options for setting frequently dialled numbers such as family members or carers.

What Size Is The Base Footprint?

The main base unit has a footprint measuring 13 x 11cm, which is small enough to fit on small tables or in areas without much counter space.

How Many Names and Numbers Can the Phone Book Store?

This phone has the capacity to store up to 100 names and numbers in its phone book. This is ideal for virtually any user, ensuring all relevant contacts are available at the touch of a button.

Answering Machine Features

The digital answering machine features extra-large keys for easier operation, and can record up to fifteen minutes of answering machine messages to help ensure you don't miss important messages. It also includes a two-digit LED counter indicating the number of messages, and offers remote interrogation with PIN code for secure access.

Is This Phone Compatible With Digital Routers?

BT have announced that by 2025, all analogue phone lines will be switched off, meaning landline phones will need to be compatible with digital routers and hubs. In preparation for the changeover, all Amplicomms Telephones are now fully compatible with digital networks. Amplicomms have confirmed that all phones are suitable for a digital network after testing at BT and Talk Talk labs.

Dimensions and Measurements of the BigTel 1280

For exact handset and base dimensions, please view the information below:

• Handset Length: 175mm
• Handset Width: 55mm
• Base Length: 115mm
• Base Width: 143mm
• Base Depth: 55mm

Technical Specifications of the BigTel 1280

• Adjustable ringer volume up to 80dB
• Adjustable receiver volume up to 30dB
• Two programmable speed dial buttons
• PABX compatible
• Hearing aid compatible
• Up to 10 hours of continuous use
• Up to 100 hours of standby time
• Up to 15 minutes of answering machine messages
• Display menu languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Turkish