Path: utzoo!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rutgers!mit-eddie!bu.edu!telecom-request From: 8156boydk@vmsd.csd.mu.edu (Kevin Boyd) Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom Subject: Home Telephone Tap Detector Message-ID: Date: 10 Mar 91 03:24:29 GMT Sender: news@bu.edu.bu.edu Reply-To: Kevin Boyd <8156boydk@vmsd.csd.mu.edu> Organization: Marquette University - Computer Services Lines: 39 Approved: Telecom@eecs.nwu.edu X-Submissions-To: telecom@eecs.nwu.edu X-Administrivia-To: telecom-request@eecs.nwu.edu X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 11, Issue 193, Message 1 of 13 In my latest issue of the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog, there is a device called the "Home Telephone Tap Detector". It's description really sounds too good to be true, but Hammacher Schlemmer is a very old (founded in 1848) and reputable company. It is described as follows: HOME TELEPHONE TAP DETECTOR: Used by law enforcement agencies around the world, this home telephone tap detector detects and defeats virtually all tap systems. It employs four individual detection systems to detect low and high impedance taps, wireless bugs, off-hook extensions and automatic tape recorders. Mode one scans the line for any low impedance taps or off-hook extensions and, if any are found, an indicator light goes out and your phone conversation is automatically muted. Mode two scans the radio spectrum for any operating wireless taps within or in the vicinity of your telephone, then automatically switches to mode three which actually deactivates any taps or tape recorders. Mode four nullifies any transmission bugs. Metal unit is RJ-11 compatible and can be connected in seconds. Comes with an impact resistant carrying case, line jack cord and one 9-volt battery. 7/8"H x 3"W x 5 1/2"L.(.6lb.) 35664X..... $199.95 ------- No manufacturer is listed. Any opinions... Is this too good to be true? (For anyone not familiar with Hammacher Schlemmer, they are a rather upscale mail order company that sells everything from trench coats to fax machines.) Standard Financial Interest Disclaimer. Regards, Kevin Boyd | BITNET 8156boydk@MUCSD.BITNET Marquette University | INTERNET 8156boydk@VMSD.CSD.MU.EDU Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A. | Phone (414)223-4873 Broadcasting and Electronic Media & | FAX (414)288-3300 Computer Services Division | "All views expressed are my own..."