This electronic device saves the trouble of holding the telephone handset while talking. ` It is also very useful when a group of people want to listen to the telephone conversation. Under these conditions, all one has to do is to switch on the telephone amplifier and listen to the amplified voice of the caller from the speaker.
The major and the foremost advantage of the unit is that no electrical connections with the telephone are required. The telephone pickup e coil, placed close to the telephone, picks up the signal (conversation) all by itself. Telephone pick up coil is a coil of about 3000 turns of 38 S.W.G (Standard wire guage) copper enameled wire wound on a 2 inch diameter, plastic or paper former. The sensitivity of the unit depends upon the pickup coil and hence should be made with good care. This telephone pickup coil, when placed close to the telephone, picks up (by mutual induction) the audio frequency variations of currents produced by the telephone microphone. These signals through the coupling, are fed to the IC amplifier for amplification. The amplifier unit consists of a single IC and a few other external components.
The output signal, after amplification, is of about 400 mv in strength, This much output is sufficient to drives a small loud speaker. After wiring the unit, connect the pickup coil to the input of the amplifier with the aid of shielded wires. Set the volume control at maximum position. Switch on the supply. Pick up the telephone pick up coil and place it near the telephone receiver. . The amplifier unit should be placed away from the coil so as to prevent feed back. Now lift the telephone and talk over it. At the same time position the coil to a point where maximum output is it heard. Mark the position and fix the coil. The current drain of the amplifier is pretty low and hence the battery used lasts for long time. However, a battery eliminater may be used if so devised. The use of metallic cabinet or enclosures reduces the feed back effect.
The major and the foremost advantage of the unit is that no electrical connections with the telephone are required. The telephone pickup e coil, placed close to the telephone, picks up the signal (conversation) all by itself. Telephone pick up coil is a coil of about 3000 turns of 38 S.W.G (Standard wire guage) copper enameled wire wound on a 2 inch diameter, plastic or paper former. The sensitivity of the unit depends upon the pickup coil and hence should be made with good care. This telephone pickup coil, when placed close to the telephone, picks up (by mutual induction) the audio frequency variations of currents produced by the telephone microphone. These signals through the coupling, are fed to the IC amplifier for amplification. The amplifier unit consists of a single IC and a few other external components.
