H How do i extend the ring time on model T1000S.It is driving me crazy trying to get to the phone before it goes to message bank

SOURCE: rings only 3 times then message

I did not see what model uniden phone you have. check here for a manual http://www.uniden.com/index/manuals_results.cfm?cat=1

SOURCE: Incoming calls

Messaging then Voicemail this is where the settings are stored you can disabl all then your phone wll just keep rining or change ringing time

SOURCE: NTL VS2000 cordless phone

Here's a link to a manual that includes the VS2000 handset.
http://www.telephones4u.co.uk/userguides/VS2003.pdf

Hope you find a solution.

SOURCE: ring time too short

i have the exact same problem

SOURCE: Extending Ring Time

You can try the steps below:

A) The simplest method is to call your carrier and request a longer ring time, up to 30 seconds.
B) If you have a GSM based phone, some have had success by dialing this number from your phone: **61*XXXXXXXXXXX**30#

• Replace XXXXXXXXXXX with the number of your carrier voice mail center (find it by looking at your Phone Dialer > Options > VoiceMail > Access Number. Put your access number in place of the Xs above.

• Replace the 30 at the end of the string with your desired seconds. For most carriers, 30 seconds is the longest allowed.

• NOTE: Has been reported this doesn't work for Rogers (8700r) . 6/17/2005. Morser