one review says it block 30 numbers, another that it blocks 250 #'s. Whichis correct?
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Sorry, I do not know. I am still trying to read the instructions and put them in practice. Hope you find your answer. Paanasonic rep was very helpful on the phone. Mike
170006
Dear Elizabeth: Panasonic makes so many models I don't know about that one but mine does and I have blocked over sixty already. Several models use the same extra unit you have to order. Look on line for the model you listedand see what it tells you. The model I bought was KX-TG7841 from BJ'S. One feature I didn't mention was it can connect to two blue tooth phones so you can answer your cell phones with the home phone. I use cell #1 for friends and cell #2 for business numbers with different ring tones instead. George
1838343
Yes, for up to 250 numbers. This is the reason we bought these phones, the call blocking is very important to us.
800390
yes, mine blocks automatically-private, outside area, anonymous, it comes down to what is in the number field on the caller id portion. things like "0" ( ) and such are no ringers.
1680306
The model I bought in 2012 can store 70 numbers in the rejected list (which is the only list I use). But you can use wildcards, so it is much better than it sounds. It came preprogrammed to reject all 800, 888, 877, 866 and "no caller ID" numbers, which covers the majority of the unsolicited calls I get. Those occupy only 5 slots out of the 70. Whenever I get a SPAM call, I add it to the list (it takes only a few button presses if you do it right after the call comes in). After a year I filled up the memory, so I went back are erased a lot of the blocked numbers, since I was no longer getting calls from them. As a number of reviewers have observed, the unit does not pass caller ID to your home phone. But please read my review, "How to display caller ID on your phones with this device, December 30, 2013" for instructions on how to use the unit and still have caller ID on your phones.
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I can't say it any better than the previous responders, they are right on. If you want to actually block a specific number, that is probably a function of the capability/capacity of your telephone provider. I truly have not had to enter numbers to block since I bought the TeleBouncer.
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From what I recall from reading the instructions, you are normally limited to 399, but you CAN set it to UNLIMITED another way, if you want more than 399. ;)
1685529
Once you add the numbers to the BLACKLIST they will be disconnected if they called in the future, even if you are not at home. If they call while you are away, later on you can scroll the list of incoming calls (last 100 calls are stored in the device), and press the BLACKLIST button to add them to the list of blocked numbers. I hope this is helpful. If you order from HQTELECOM, you can have access to our online documentation at http://hqtelecom.com/ -- where you can find an updated version of the manual, FAQs, Unknown issues, technical support, etc.
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I don't block individual numbers, It eats up the 80 slots. I block just the area codes because the same scum bags call from the same area code, same company with hundreds of different numbers. I also have a panasonic phone which gives me 30 more call blocks. It works fantastic and has given me back some sanity. I pray someday somebody will put this low life in prison for life. I have had my digitone for almost a year now and it works!
1680304
i would have to find the manual to answer that question. The way the call blocker works is that we really haven't had much need to block calls. If the number is not on our "approved" list (entered into our list of approved callers), it simply doesn't ring through, but the caller can still leave a voicemail. The times I have actually moved calls to the "R" list which blocks the calls entirely, is when we keep getting annoying voicemails from a single caller (typically a solicitor).
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Yes, you do. The call blocker uses the caller ID to identify calls to reject or pass. Some call blockers use black listing to reject specific numbers. Some call blockers use white listing to pass only those numbers you wish to receive calls from. Some can do one or the other. Those that use white listing do a better job of blocking undesirable calls, but can sometimes be a pain when trying to receive calls from the doctor's office or the school. Probably more than you were interested in.
1845008
I bought the call blocker for a friend, but he assures me that you definitely can block specific numbers. Incidentally, he had tried another call blocker without success before he tried Digitone. He's particularly happy with the product.
2115841
This piece of junk does not offer that. It has a block number option but the software was never really installed. The only thing you can do is assign names to the unwanted numbers like I do - F1, F2, F3 (try to guess what the F means) and store them in your phone book. When the person calls you'll see him as an F and not answer. Ron
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It doesn't store blocked numbers. It works by silently answering all in coming calls and forcing those who call to enter the number one to let the phone ring. It works because all tele marketers use a computer to initiate a call which does not understand what the tele bouncer is asking and simply hangs up.
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The unit has two phone jacks on the back. One is the wire coming from the wall into the unit. The other is from the unit into your phone. The unit receives the phone number that is calling. If it is one of your blocked numbers, the phone does not ring. If the number is not a blocked number, then the phone rings. If the call is the second case, you have the option of looking at the number on the screen, and pressing the blacklist button if you want to block that number from calling. The call will immediately stop if you do this.
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I set my call blocker to block every call and then just allow the area codes and numbers of the folks I want to call me. That way all calls with "Toll Free", "Private" or "Unknown" caller IDs are blocked. If you see a legitimate call blocked you can easily add them to your VIP list to unblock them. This was the best $100 I ever spent. Try it.
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To block incoming calls from an area code or a country code, setting option 5 permits you to enter 1 to 10 digits. I have not tried this w/ Mexico, but their country code is 52. I assume you could enter 52 under this blocking option and it will block all calls from 52 country code. On blocking out going calls. the setting option 3 permits you to enter up to 100 16 digit numbers that you do not what to block from dialing out. I do not see an option to block the country code 52, but I suspect that all 16 digits are not required and that would mean it should block all out going calls to Mexico (52). To block incoming calls from an area code or a country code, setting option 5 permits you to enter 1 to 10 digits. I have not tried this w/ Mexico, but their country code is 52. I assume you could enter 52 under this blocking option and it will block all calls from 52 country code. On blocking out going calls. the setting option 3 permits you to enter up to 100 16 digit numbers that you do not what to block from dialing out. I do not see an option to block the country code 52, but I suspect that all 16 digits are not required and that would mean it should block all out going calls to Mexico... » Read More To block incoming calls from an area code or a country code, setting option 5 permits you to enter 1 to 10 digits. I have not tried this w/ Mexico, but their country code is 52. I assume you could enter 52 under this blocking option and it will block all calls from 52 country code. On blocking out going calls. the setting option 3 permits you to enter up to 100 16 digit numbers that you do not what to block from dialing out. I do not see an option to block the country code 52, but I suspect that all 16 digits are not required and that would mean it should block all out going calls to Mexico (52). « Show Less
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It's not suppose to block any number. When blocking any number you need to push black list to activate the blocking. You need to call the company for any technical information.