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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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FCC PART 68 AND CLASS B NOTICES
This Wireless Phone Jack System complies with Part 68 of
Rules
. You must, upon request, provide the FCC Registration
Number and the REN to your phone company. These numbers
are located on the base unit’s label.
Note:
You must not connect your Wireless Phone Jack System
to any of the follow ing:
• coin-operated systems
• party-line systems
• most electroni c key phone systems
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of
reasonable prot ection against radio and TV interference in a residential area.
However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference
even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you
can try one or more of the foll owing corrective measur es:
• Reorient or relocate the TV or radio
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio
or TV
• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment
and the radio or TV
FCC
Rules
. These limits provide
FCC
Consult your local Radio Shack store if the problem still exists.
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LIGHTNING
Your Wireless Phone Jack System has built-in protection circuits
to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and
power line current. These protection circuits meet or exceed the
FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the telephone or
power lines can damage your telephone.
Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an
area that has severe electrical storms, we suggest that you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the possibility of damage.
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USING TH E SYSTEM
It is very important that you follow all instructions in the order given. If you have a problem, unplug both units from the AC outlets,
unplug the phone(s) from the units, and start over (or see “Troubleshooting” on Page 13).
INSTALLATION
1
3
2
1. Plug the base unit into a standard AC outlet that is near a
modular telephone jack. (The base unit has two modular
jacks on one side.)
Caution:
strip or surge protector/AC line filter.
2. Plug one end of the supplied modul ar telepho ne cord into the
LINE
the cord into a modular telephone jack.
Note:
extension unit.
3. If desired, connect a telephone to the base unit by plugging
its modular cord into the
Do not plug the base or extensi on unit into a power
jack on the side of the base. Then plug the other end of
Be sure to plug in the base unit before you plug in the
PHONE
jack on the si de of the base.
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4. Plug the extension unit into any AC outlet. (The extension
unit has only one modular jack.) Then plug a telephone’s
modular cord into the jack on the side of the extension unit.
Notes:
• Longer modular telephone cords are available from your
local Radio Shack store.
• If your phone line jack is not a modular jack, you can update
the wiring yourself, using jacks and adapters available at
your local Radio Shack stor e. Or, you can let the phone company update the wiring for you. The USOC number of the
jack to be installed is RJ11C.
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SETTING THE SECURITY CODE
This system has preset securi ty codes whi ch prevent interf erence
and background noise caused by similar systems. If you
encounter interference, follow these steps to set your security
codes.
Note:
You should only need to set the security code if you get in-
terference fr om another system.
1. With both the base and extension unit(s) installed and any
connected telephones on hook, press the coding button on
the side of the base unit with a pencil. The green indi cator on
the base turns on.
Indicator
Base
Coding Button
2. Press the coding button on the extension unit within 5 minutes.
• If the code is successfully set, the extension unit’s indicator blinks onc e.
• If the code is not set, the indicator continues to flash. Try
pressing the coding button on the extension unit several
times until the indicator stops flashing. if you cannot make
the indicator stop flashing, start over again at Step 1.
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3. Wait for the base unit’s indicator to turn off. Then lift the
extension telephone’s handset and confirm that you hear a
dial tone and that there is no interference or background
noise. If there is a problem, repeat these steps.
If you cannot get a dial tone, unplug the cords from both phone
jacks and reset the units (see “Resetting the System” on
Page 12).
ADDING MORE EXTENSION UNITS
You can add as many extension units (Cat No. 43-161) to the
system as you want. Simply install the extension by following
Steps 4 and 5 in “Installation.” Then follow the steps in “Setting
the Security Code ” on Page 10 to set each extension’s code.
You can use only one extension at a time, even if you i nstal l more
than one. If you lift the receiver on a phone connected to an extension unit while another extension unit is being used, you hear
a busy signal.
USING THE SYSTEM WITH A COMPUTER
MODEM
Simply plug your computer modem’s telephone cord into an extension unit’s modular jack. The system supports speeds up to
14,400 bps.
Note:
If there is static on the system, you might need to set your
modem to a slower speed for effective communicat ions.
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RESETTING THE SYSTEM
If your Wireless Phone Jack System is not operating, you might
need to reset it. Fo ll ow these steps to reset the system.
1. Unplug both the base and extension unit(s) from the AC outlets and disconnec t al l phones from the units.
2. Press the coding button on the base for 5 seconds.
3. Press the coding button on each extension for 5 seconds.
4. Reinstall the system.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
We do not expect you to have any problems with your system,
but if you do, the following suggestions might help. If you still
have problems, disconnect the base and all extensions and take
them to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
Problem Suggestion
Static interference. Move the base or extension unit(s).
Fluorescent l ights, light dimmers,
computer surge prot ectors, and
home automation controllers can
cause interference.
Cannot set the security code.
Cannot dial out. Decrease the dist ance between the
Phone does not ring. Decrease the dist ance between the
No dial tone o r a high
pitched beep fr om the
handset.
Move the base or extension unit(s).
Try the security code procedure several times. If tha t does not work,
reset the system then try again.
base and the extension unit(s).
Be sure the outlet has power. During
a power failure, onl y phones connected to the base or directly to the
phone jacks operate.
base and the extension unit(s).
Reset the system.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Radio Shack Wireless Phone Jack System is an exampl e of
superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions
will help you care for your system so you can enjoy it for years.
• Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
Liquids can contain m inerals that corrode electronic circuits.
• Use and store the system only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of
electronic devices, and distort or melt plastic parts.
• Handle the system gentl y and carefull y. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the system to
work improperly.
• Keep the system away from dust and dirt, which can cause
premature wear of parts.
• Wipe the system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents,
or strong deterge nts to clean your system.
Modifying or tampering with the system’s internal components
can cause a malfunction, invalidate its warranty, and void your
FCC authorization to operate it. If your system is not performing
as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. If the trouble is affecting the telephone lines, the phone
company can ask you to disconnect your Wireless Phone Jack
System until you have resolved the problem.
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by Radio Shack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship und er normal use for one (1)
chase from R adio Shack c ompan
franchisees and dea lers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK
MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE
WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH
RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF
TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RADIO
SHACK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how l on
or the exclusion of incidental o r consequential dama
tions or exclusions ma
In the event of a product defect durin
the Radio Shack sale s receipt as proof of pur chase date to an
store. Radio Shack will, at it s option, unl ess otherw ise prov ide d b
rect the defect b
the product with o ne of the same or similar de si
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made,
become the propert
ma
be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced
parts and products are warrant ed for the remai nder of the ori
riod. You will be char
expiration of the warrant
This warrant
acts of God, ab use, accident, misuse , improper or abn ormal usa
follow instruction s, improp er in stalla tion or m aintenanc e, alte ration, l i
other incidence o f excess volta
provided b
as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic dama
ance costs; or (f) costs of product remov al, installation, s et-up service ad
ment or reinstallation.
This warrant
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does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to
a Radio Shack Authorized Service F acility; (c) consumables such
from state to state.
not apply to you.
product repair w ithout c harge for parts and lab or; (b) repl ace
of Radio Shack. New or re cond itioned pa rts and pr odu cts
ed for repair or replacement of the product made after the
ives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
-owned stores an d author ized Radio Shack
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period.
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