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Subject: RE: AC powered phone devices
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Date: Fri, 17-Apr-87 10:23:00 EST
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> Devices that utilize AC line power and are neither FCC-registered nor
> grandfathered should be carefully checked for powerline leakage before use.
> It is extremely difficult to cause physical HARM to the telephone company
> cable plant or central office equipment, but it is possible if you
> intentionally try.

Another item that can be damaged by AC leakage into the phone line is
THE PHONE COMPANY LINEMAN (person?).  It is not uncommon for linemen to
touch uninsulated (live) telephone wires. At 48 volts DC you hardly notice
it (except when the phone rings -- ouch!).

If you think damaging the TELECO equipment might be expensive, try being
sued after being convicted of manslaughter!.

	Mike Linnig,
	Texas Instruments