Schematics > Telephone related > Simple Phone Tap
Simple Phone Tap
By Derek Tombrello
- This circuit is extremely simple, therefore there is less chance of any
problems. It can be placed anywhere on the phone line and it will record any
conversation on any phone on that line.
Please note: I have received several emails saying that this circuit will not
work and that it may hold your line off hook and to me it looks like it will (it
would put quite a load on teh phone line). Build at your own risk.
Schematic
Parts
| Part |
Total Qty. |
Description |
Substitutions |
| R1 |
1 |
470 Ohm 1/4 Watt Resistor |
|
| R2 |
1 |
1K 1/4 Watt Resistor |
|
| R3 |
1 |
100K 1/4 Watt Resistor |
|
| R4 |
1 |
6K 1/4 Watt Resistor |
|
| C1, C2 |
2 |
0.01 uF 100V Ceramic Capacitor |
|
| K1 |
1 |
24VDC Reed Relay |
|
| MISC |
1 |
Wire, Headphone Plugs, Phone Plug Or Alligator Clips |
|
Notes
1. Email Derek Tombrello with
comments, questions, etc.
2. To use the circuit, simply connect it in series to the phone. Then plug in
the recorder. It will start recording when the phone is picked up.
3. The values of R1 and R2 may have to be adjusted, depending on the
characteristics of the phone line it is connected to (they vary). If the R1+R2
combination is increased sufficiently (try 2.47K) then the circuit can be
connected in parallel with the line, thus covering all attached devices. (Thanks
to Mark Wright for the suggestion).
Title: Simple Phone Tap
Source: www.aaroncake.net/circuits/
Published on: 2005-02-10
Reads: 330
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