Radio Shack 43160 User Manual
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Cat. No. 43-160
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Wireless Phone Jack System
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FEATURES
Your Radio Shack Wireless Phone Jack System lets you add a
telephone jack anywhere you have an AC outlet, without drilling
holes, soldering, squeezing into cramped attic spaces, or fishing
a single wire through the wall.
The system also has these f eatures:
Security Coding
— prevents someone using a similar system
from using your phone l ine.
Computer Modem Compatibility
— works with modems up to
14,400 bps.
Additional Extensions Available
— lets you add as many ex-
tension units (Radio Shack Cat. No. 43-161) as you des ir e.
Your system includes a base unit, an extension unit, and a 6-foot
modular telephone line cord.
Follow the simple instructions provided in this manual to install
your jack.
Notes:
• You can only use the Wireless Phone Jack System on one
phone line.
• During a power failure, only the telephone plugged into the
base works.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
©
1994, 1997, 1998 Tandy Corporation.
Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
Covered by U.S. Patent Nos. 3949172, 4058678, 4514594, 4475193, 4523307,
4479033, 4495386, and Foreign Patents. Other Patents Pending.
All Rights Reserved.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
!
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER -SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that
might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock. Do not open the product’s c ase.
This s ymb ol is int e nd ed to in fo r m y ou tha t im po rta nt ope r at ing
and mai nte nan ce ins tr u ctio ns are i nc lu ded i n t he l it era tu re ac -
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companying this product.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Read and follow these precautions when installing and using the
Wireless Phone Jack System.
• Read and understand all instructions.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the system
and in this manual.
• Unplug this system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
• Do not use this system near water; for example, near a bath
tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or in or near a swimming pool.
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• This system should never be placed near or over a hea t radiator or reg ister. This system should not b e placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
• This system should only be operated from the type of power
source indicated in this manual and on the system’s label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home
or building, consult your local Radio Shack store or the local
power company.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on the system.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this
system, but take it to a qualified service facility when service
or repair is required. Opening or removing the covers might
expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when the system is
subsequently used.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
a qualified service facility under the fol lowing conditio ns:
A. When the AC plug is damaged
B. If liquid has bee n spilled into the syst em
C. If the system has been exposed to rain or water
D. If the system does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions
E. If the system has been dropped or it appears to be
damaged
F. If the system exhibits a distinct change in performance
• Avoid using a telephone, other than a cordless phone, duri ng
an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the area of
the leak.
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FCC INFORMATION
We have designed your Wireless Phone Jack System to conform
to federal regulations, and you can connect it to most telephone
lines. However, each device that you connect to the phone line
draws power from it. We refer to this power draw as the device’s
Ringer Equivalence Number, or
base unit’s label).
If you are using more than one phone or other device on the line,
add up all the RENs. If the total is more than five, your phones
might not ring. In rural areas, a total REN of three might impair
ringer opera ti on. If ringer operation is i m paired, disconnect one of
the devices from the line.
Your Wireless Phone Jack System has a REN of 0.7dB; therefore, it should not affect your phones’ ability to ring. Also, the
phone you plug into the exten sion uni t does not pl ace any load on
the telephone line. However, the phone you plug into the base
unit might affe ct your phones’ abili ty to ring.
In the unli kely event that your W ir eless Phone Jack System causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service. If this happens, the phone
company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance notice is
not practical, the phone company notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a compl aint with the FCC.
REN
(the REN is shown on the
Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, operation s, or procedures that could affect the operation of
this system. The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so you c an take the necessary steps to prevent interruption of your telephone service.
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