Radio Shack “Smart” Phone Recorder Control

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★★★☆☆
3.1

based on 20 reviews  

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★★★★☆
3.6

 

$29.99 at RadioShack

 
 

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Pros

  • Simple / intuitive controls (6)
  • Clear reception (5)
  • Easy to use (5)
  • Durable (4)
  • Good performance (2)
  • Reliable (2)
  • Good value (1)
  • No brainer to connect pho (1)
  • No one can beat the price (1)
  • Priceperformance (1)
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Cons

  • Poor reception / weak antenna (3)
  • 60 hz hum (1)
  • Bad setup instructions (1)
  • Confusing / difficult controls (1)

Best Uses

  • Long talks (3)
  • Multiple lines (3)
  • Conference calls (2)
  • Telecommuting (2)
  • Caught threatening calls (1)
  • Dorm room (1)
  • High-volume (1)
  • Multiple phones (1)
  • Not useable (1)
  • Recorded threatening call (1)
 
 
 

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This phone recorder control instantly starts your audio recorder when the telephone receiver or handset is picked up.

Specification Description
Model 43-2208
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Starts your recorder automatically when the phone receiver or handset is picked upConnects to any audio recorder with remote and micr
Body Material Multi
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Go on the record.
Display Catalog Number 43-2208
Enclosure Color OFF White
Included in the Box Multi-phone recorder control
Inputs 1 x RJ11(Telephone jack), 1 x RJ11(Phone modular plug), 1 x Phone 3/32"(Audio plug)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 30
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 30
MAP Price 0.0
Model 43-2208
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Outputs 1 x RJ11(Telephone jack), 1 x RJ11(Phone modular plug), 1 x Phone 1/8"(Audio plug)
Product Disclaimer CAUTION: It is illegal in some states to record a conversation without the consent of all parties to the conversation, including the telephone company
Product Type Recorder controls
Product Weight 16
Product Weight UOM ounces
Protect your investment. Yes
Required to function Cassette recorder with microphone and remote jacks
Supported Languages English

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Last update: Nov 3, 2009

Radio Shack “Smart” Phone Recorder Control Reviews

 
 
 

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
FANTASTIC PRODUCT!!!

"Ok folks here is the point on this product... If YOU HOOK THIS PRODUCT UP RIGHT and REMEMBER TO USE THE SWITCH (from record to play and visa versa) the product WILL WORK AS DESIGNED... which of course it was and is designed to RECORD BOTH SIDES OF A CONVERSATION!!! You MUST HAVE a good tape recorder, I like the old fashioned cassette tape recorders for this product.. Now if any of you have business dealings such..." Read Full Review »

Jan 15, 2009 by Twitchey

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Works but 60 Hz hum issues

"Works best with inexpensive tape recorders with microphone inputs. Has a sensitivity to 60 Hz (Powerline) pickup. Has problems with using PC microphone inputs, output is usually too low (Tried several computers). Can amplify with 277-1008 but must adjust to optimize without dramatically increasing 60 Hz hum. DTMF tones too loud and clipped if volume is high enough to record normal voice. Pro, for the money a..." Read Full Review »

Apr 23, 2008 by APtech

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack “Smart” Phone Recorder Control Review

FANTASTIC PRODUCT!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Reception
  • Durable
  • Easy Controls
  • Switch is EASY to use

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Conference Calls
  • Dorm Room
  • High Volume
  • Long Talks
  • Multiple Lines
  • More »
 

"Ok folks here is the point on this product...

If YOU HOOK THIS PRODUCT UP RIGHT and REMEMBER TO USE THE SWITCH (from record to play and visa versa) the product WILL WORK AS DESIGNED...

which of course it was and is designed to RECORD BOTH SIDES OF A CONVERSATION!!!

You MUST HAVE a good tape recor …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 15 2009
Twitchey
Tucson, Az
I am:
  • Practical
  • Sometimes Tech Nerd
  • Technically Challenged
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack “Smart” Phone Recorder Control Review

Works but 60 Hz hum issues

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • PricePerformance

    Cons

  • 60 Hz Hum

    Best Uses

  • VoiceMail
 

"Works best with inexpensive tape recorders with microphone inputs. Has a sensitivity to 60 Hz (Powerline) pickup. Has problems with using PC microphone inputs, output is usually too low (Tried several computers). Can amplify with 277-1008 but must adjust to optimize without dramatically increasin …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 23 2008
APtech
Pasadena, CA
I am:
  • Professional
 

Radio Shack “Smart” Phone Recorder Control Review

Sux

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Poor Reception

    Best Uses

  • Multiple Lines
 

"Product worked fine for about 10 days, and then all of a sudden, when a call would come in, it would record about 1 second and then stop. At first I thought it was my recorder, but I tested it and it works the way it's supposed to. I narrowed down the problem to the remote wire on the remote contr …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 3 2009
pincha
salisbury, nc
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack “Smart” Phone Recorder Control Review

This is a good product. ...

★★★★★
5.0

"This is a good product. Working perfectly so far. I hooked it with $39 sony digital voice activated recorder. I am using it on DSL line. I have to install a filter, after that every thing went fine. This adaptor records all the incomming and outgoing calls from any telephone, corder or cordless,rece …"  Read Full Review »

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Apr 10 2007
Tamer Lane d
New Jersey
 

Radio Shack “Smart” Phone Recorder Control Review

Bad, Probably makes a good Paperweight!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Easy Controls

    Cons

  • Poor Reception

    Best Uses

  • Multiple Lines
 

"I hooked it up perfect and even crossed the T's and dotted the I's. I bought a brand new voice recorder at the time just in case my old one could be a problem. Even the phone cord is new.



The playback is aweful. It's distorted and you have trouble making out the words. I can hardly make out m …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sep 4 2009
Redgoose
Houston, TX
I am:
  • I understand electronics
  • Tech Savvy
 
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