**THE-RFI-EMI-GUY** wrote in message ...
I tried to fix one of the 900/2.4 GHz models that acted same way. The
2.4 GHz PA chip (M/A-COM) was defective, shorted out and overheating the
chip and it's associated pass regulator. Never could obtain a
replacement part.

H. Weber wrote:

Even while right beside the base intermittendly handset
reads "out of range". Any suggestions anyone?



I'm trying to get another one, possible without luck.
Thanks
HW