David Nyarko <nyarko@ee.ualberta.ca> (04/20/91)
Could anyone give me pointers to a circuit which would automatically disconnect an answering machine when at least one phone connected to the line is off hook (picked up), and restore the normal operating state of the answering machine, when all phones are back on hook. Please email to nyarko@bode.ee.ualberta.ca
irvin@northstar.dartmouth.edu (04/22/91)
In TELECOM Digest V11 #297, is written: > Could anyone give me pointers to a circuit which would automatically > disconnect an answering machine when at least one phone connected to > the line is off hook (picked up), and restore the normal operating > state of the answering machine, when all phones are back on hook. I have such a device, called PHONE ALONE. When any extension in the house is picked up, it disconnects whatever device is connected to it (in my case an answering machine), but it is advertised to be used with a phone extension (for privacy). When the extension is hung-up it resets to normal operation. I believe I got this sucker from The $harper Image. If you can't find it let me know and I'll try to find out where it can be had. Tim Irvin
"Robert E. Zabloudil" <nol2105%dsacg2.dsac.dla.mil@dsac.dla.mil> (04/25/91)
Me too. Is there enough interest for a summary? Thanks. [Moderator's Note: Perhaps someone will summarize the mail they received on this subject and send it along. PAT]
Julian Macassey <julian%bongo.UUCP@nosc.mil> (04/25/91)
In TELECOM Digest V11 #297, is written: >> Could anyone give me pointers to a circuit which would automatically >> disconnect an answering machine when at least one phone connected to >> the line is off hook (picked up), and restore the normal operating >> state of the answering machine, when all phones are back on hook. Go down to your local Radio Shack "America's Technology Store" (Made in Taiwan). Ask for "The Teleprotector Voice and Data Guard". Part Number 43-107. Cost $7.95. Take it home and plug it in to your wall jack and plug the Answering machine into it. If you lift another phone in the house, the answering machine will be cut off. Works with phones that get taken off hook when you are using your modem. In this case, put the teleprotector on the offending phone when the modem is off hook, the phone will be dead. Julian Macassey, n6are julian@bongo.info.com ucla-an!denwa!bongo!julian 742 1/2 North Hayworth Avenue Hollywood CA 90046-7142 voice (213) 653-4495