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Derek Tombrello 305,957 8 98
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 the
phone line). For some, it has worked fine. 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).
4. T.A. Betts offers this suggestion for getting this problematic circuit
working: "If you drop the resistors and add a 2.2uF capacitor the line will
not stay off hook. It blocks the DC from the moniter position."
