Re: Answering Machine - Power Backup?





Len Krauss wrote:

> I have a phone answering machine / cordless phone combo unit which has no
> backup battery. My area has a fair number of short power interruptions. When
> they occur and power is later restored, the unit's day & time-stamp clock
> (for subsequent messages) is inaccurate. There is no function available to
> reset it remotely. So, if I'm away for a month, and there've been several
> power blips, the day&time stamp on messages I retreive remotely is
> meaningless.
>
> The unit is powered by AC to DC converter block. Input: 120v, 60hz, 8.5w.
> Output: 9vdc, 500ma.
>
> Seeking ideas on possible ways to have backup power to overcome this
> problem.

The most cost effective answer is to buy an answering machine that does what you
need.

Graham

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