That advice applied to NiCad batteries. What battery type is in said handset?
Sorry if I am on the wrong forum, but info for plain' ol landline telephones doesn't seem to be common around these parts! ![]()
My brother told me that the rechargable batteries in our additional telephone handsets (bought with the corded landline phone) would last longer if we discharged them occasionally and then recharged.
I think that, if I put my mind to it, I would remember to do this but I was wondering if the handset must be used (during phone calls) to be discharged or if I could just take them off of their cradles occasionally and set on the table beside, and they might discharge that way. I just cannot find any information on this, so I wil give this form a try.
Thanks!

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