Radio Shack Recorder Control

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★★★★☆
4.1

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★★★★☆
3.6

 

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Pros

  • Clear reception (9)
  • Simple / intuitive controls (9)
  • Durable (8)
  • Easy to use (4)
  • Good performance (3)
  • Reliable (3)
  • Good value (2)
  • Worked well pleased (1)
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Cons

  • Not durable (1)

Best Uses

  • Conference calls (7)
  • Telecommuting (3)
  • Long talks (2)
  • High-volume (1)
  • Very happy with results (1)
 
 
 

Provided by RadioShack

This device starts a recorder to tape conversations when your single receiver is picked up*.

Specification Description
Model Recorder Control
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Directly plugs into a modular jack/tape for easy installationNo need to switch on: automatically records when receiver is lifted from
Body Material Multi
Built-in Devices Modular phone cord, recorder cable (dual Y-plugs)
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin China
Description Header When every word is of the utmost importance.
Display Catalog Number 43-228
Enclosure Color Black
Exclusive Indicator Yes
Included in the Box Phone recorder control
Inputs 1 x RJ14(Modular phone cord), 1 x RJ11(Phone jack), 1 x (Tape remote plug)
Legal restrictions *CAUTION: It is illegal in some states to record a conversation without the consent of all parties to the conversation, including the telephone compan
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Max Altitude Operating UOM Feet
Model Recorder Control
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Outputs 1 x RJ14(Modular phone cord), 1 x RJ11(Phone jack), 1 x (Tape microphone plug)
Product Type Recorder controls
Protect your investment. Yes
Required to function Modular phone cord (from phone)Tape recorder
Supported Languages English

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Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 25, 2009

Radio Shack Recorder Control Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Straight Forward Design Works

"I am a hardware engineer. I have been using this product (and its predecessors) for something approaching 20 years. Straightforward design uses simple passive transformer coupling and a reed relay to activate the recorder. (I actually don’t often use it with a tape recorder) I use this for a coupling device to sound cards and other instrumentation for R&D. If I were to modify the design, I might have specified ..." Read Full Review »

Jan 08, 2008 by SPasse

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Won't Fit Into Handset Jack

"- Plug directly into wall jack and there was a lot of static. Probably need a 270-054 Ground Loop Isolator. - Warning: If you use a corporate phone, you most likely need to plug into the handset jack. This Recorder Control's RJ25 phone plug won't fit a phone's handset jack however. RadioShack item 43-1237 has the smaller plug that will fit handset jack...." Read Full Review »

Jul 03, 2008 by Howard

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Radio Shack Recorder Control Review

Straight Forward Design Works

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Reception
  • Durable
  • Easy Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I am a hardware engineer. I have been using this product (and its predecessors) for something approaching 20 years. Straightforward design uses simple passive transformer coupling and a reed relay to activate the recorder. (I actually don’t often use it with a tape recorder) I use this for a coupli …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 8 2008
SPasse
Dallas, Texas
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Recorder Control Review

Excellent

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Reception
  • Durable
  • Easy Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Conference Calls
  • Telecommuting
 

"I am a virtual assistant to a journalist and conduct interviews on a daily basis. This item is as clear as day. I have it attached to my digital recorder that is connected to my laptop. I can not say how much I love this item. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 5 2007
Virtual Girl Friday
Falmouth, Maine
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  • Tech Savvy
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Price: $26.99
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Recorder Control Review

Almost perfect

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Reception
  • Easy Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Works great with my cordless VTech, that has three handsets. However it is not recording my second phone (on the same line). My second phone is just a simple desk top phone on the same phone line as the cordless. I thought it was designed to pick up all phones on the same line. But it seems to only …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 26 2009
White Tiger
Southern United States.
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  • Professional
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Price: $26.99
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack Recorder Control Review

Works with Digital phone as well

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Reception
  • Worked well Pleased

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Conference Calls
  • Very happy with results
 

"This device was bought because the battery on the portable phone would not last through the whole call. We use a wired phone and a laptop to record the call. Worked great with our Cox digital phone. I was uncertain that it would work at all. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 25 2009
Mary
Omaha, NE
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  • Technically Challenged
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Price: $26.99
 
 

Radio Shack Recorder Control Review

Works great

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Reception
  • Durable
  • Easy Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Conference Calls
  • Long Talks
 

"It does it's job perfectly every time. It records both ends of the conversation clearly. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 25 2009
Falcon
USA
I am:
  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $26.99
 
 
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