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Radio Shack TAD-1026 owner manual Using Call BREAK- Through, Changing the CBT Code

Models: TAD-1026

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To play back a recorded call, simply play back your messages.

USING CALL BREAK- THROUGH

If you screen your calls but want to be sure to know when calls come in from certain people, give those people your call breakthrough (CBT) code. Tell them to enter the code during the outgoing message.

When a caller enters the CBT code, the TAD alerts you with two beeps, then it pauses for 40 seconds. Then the TAD sounds one beep every second for 5 seconds. To answer the call within the 45-second alert, pick up the handset. If you do not answer, the caller can leave a message after a long beep sounds.

Note: CBT works only when you use the OGM1 message.

Changing the CBT Code

The CBT code is preset to 168, but you can change it by following these steps.

Note: Be sure to set each digit within 8 seconds. Otherwise, you must start over from Step 1.

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1.Hold down CODE until the TAD beeps once. Co appears.

2.Press MEMO. Cc appears fol- lowed by the digits of the preset CBT code in sequence, then the first digit reappears.

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For example, when the security code is 168, the display shows Cc,

–1, –6, –8, then –1reappears.

3. Repeatedly press CODE or MEMO to set the first digit, then press ANSWER. The second digit

appears.

Note: If you enter an incorrect digit, press STOP/T-SET, then start again from Step 1.

4.Press CODE or MEMO to set the second digit, then press AN- SWER. The third digit appears.

5.Press CODE or MEMO to set the third digit, then press ANSWER. The TAD sounds a long beep.

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TAD-1026 specifications

The Radio Shack TAD-1026 is a classic cassette telephone answering device that has left a significant mark on both the nostalgia of vintage tech enthusiasts and the practical concerns of communication in the 1980s. Released during an era when the modern telephone was undergoing a digital revolution, the TAD-1026 integrated innovative technology to provide users with reliable message recording and playback capabilities directly through their home telephone lines.

One of the main features of the TAD-1026 is its built-in cassette recorder, which allows users to store incoming messages on standard cassette tapes. This analog approach, while seen as rudimentary by modern standards, was revolutionary at the time, as digital storage was not yet commonplace in consumer devices. Users could record up to 30 minutes of messages, making it convenient for handling calls when they were unable to answer the phone. The inclusion of an easy-to-use dial system for playback added to its appeal, allowing users to quickly respond to important messages.

The TAD-1026 also boasted a telephone line-powered design, eliminating the need for batteries or external power sources, which was a significant advantage for a device intended for long-term daily use. The integrated volume control enabled users to adjust playback sound, ensuring that messages could be heard clearly.

Noteworthy is the device's distinctive features aimed at enhancing user experience. It included an adjustable recording time, allowing individuals to customize how long messages could be recorded based on their preferences. Additionally, the TAD-1026 had an LED indicator to show status, such as recording or playback, which simplified the operation process.

In terms of technology, the TAD-1026 utilized a combination of solid-state circuitry and conventional tape technology, creating a device that was both durable and reliable. Its compact design allowed it to easily occupy a small desk or table space, a consideration that was particularly important in home settings.

Overall, the Radio Shack TAD-1026 remains a memorable testament to the blend of simplicity and functionality in consumer electronics of its time. Though it may seem antiquated by today’s standards, its design and capabilities laid foundational groundwork for the sophisticated voicemail technology that would follow. Whether for historical interest or practical use, the TAD-1026 exemplifies a significant era in telecommunications, serving as an important connection between past and present technologies.