Hi SteveInWA,
Yes, that's the correct scenario: A cordless phone base station plugged into it, and several cordless handsets associated with that base station.
Though the phone has an hardware intercom system, there is no option to transfer the call to another handset. It is not a VOIP phone either, just a 2.4gHz wireless phone that is in common usage with landlines today. Those that were alive when Bell provided phones can relate to how the system worked before VOIP. When more than one person wanted to talk to someone already on the phone, you'd simple go to another phone around the house and pick it up.
So what you are saying is, if the firmware isn't built into the phone system to pick up a line, or transfer a call in the home, it can't be done? Hmmm, well, I guess I'll see if I can find some documentation on the cordless phones.
Er...that would actually explain why I can't find any information on this. But, I would think more people would be asking about this? I can't seem to find *any* traffic on this simple question.