Radio Shack TAD-1009 owner manual FCC Wants YOU to Know, Lightning

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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW

In the unlikely event that your TAD causes problems on the phone line, the phone company can temporarily disconnect your service. If this hap- pens, the phone company attempts to notify you in advance. If advance no- tice is not practical, the phone compa- ny notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a com- plaint with the FCC.

Also, the phone company can make changes to its lines, equipment, opera- tions, or procedures that could affect the operation of your TAD. The phone company notifies you of these changes in advance, so you can take steps to prevent interruption of your phone ser- vice.

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LIGHTNING

Your TAD has built-in protection cir- cuits to reduce the risk of damage from surges in phone and power line cur- rent. These protection circuits meet or exceed FCC requirements. However, lightning striking the phone line or pow- er lines can damage your TAD.

Lightning damage is not common. Nevertheless, if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms, we sug- gest that you unplug your TAD during storms to reduce the possibility of damage.