An elderly relative of mine is always getting into a mess with the curly cable of her household phone (the cable that goes from the phone base to the handset). We are trying to locate a straight cable for her to replace this.
We did think a RJ11 (broadband) cable would do the job but we were advised against it.
Does anyone know what cable/code of the cable we can use?
2007-02-28 22:21:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Land Phones
Dear Barnowl - BT shops disappeared into cyberspace about 10 years ago.
You should be able to get a RJ11 non-crossover (i.e. standard) un-curly cable from somewhere like Maplin electronics. I can't think why you were advised against this. Providing the handset (reciever in my language) and base have the correct sockets it will work fine.
Your advisor may have been confusing it with RJ45 CAT 5 cable which is used between modem/router and computer. These can come in 'straight' and 'crossover' versions (nothing sexy about either variety). These leads won't fit a telephone receiver so there will no confusion (told you they weren't sexy).
If that doesn't work then a cordless is the only answer.
Don't just buy the first one that you fancy the look of. Be careful if she wears a hearing aid. Some modern 'digital' cordless phones are not designed very well and they interfere badly with some designs of hearing aid (this I discovered after some expensive mistakes).
Also, some elderly people don't like phones with fancy features which they will not want or use, such as small buttons, lots of buttons, multi-ring tones, complex memories etc. (another expensive mistake with an elderly relative).
If possible, you should take your relative to the shop and try some phones before you buy. That rules out the likes of Argos, Currys etc but a decent retailer like John Lewis or a private shop will provide you with What Works For Her, not just "what they want you to buy".
2007-03-03 05:11:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. The cordless option is the way to go, especially as you can have extra handsets elsewhere in your dwelling quite easily. The RJ11 will do the job, as you were told, but you need to buy a new handset that has the plug-in socket already in it. It is a bad idea to try rewiring rhe old style phones, the wires are very thin and unreliable and it is hard to make a long-lasting connection.
Cheers, Steve.
2007-02-28 22:31:43 · answer #2 · answered by Steve J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would definately go for a cordless, then your relative can keep it close by in case of an emergency. However, you should also keep the corded phone just in case there's a power cut.
Replacement curly cords are available at DIY stores, or you can get small adaptors which swivle with the cord to stop it getting all tangled up.
2007-03-02 02:34:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. Most phones take either a RJ11 or RJ9 connection, but you need a replacement cordeset. Available from stores like Maplins, or electrical wholesalers TLC on this link:
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Telephones_and_Accessories_Index/Telephone_Cords/index.html
hope it helps.
2007-03-02 08:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by Dave P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the code but if you have a BT. shop near you or any shop selling land-line phones that would be the best place to ask
2007-02-28 22:26:26 · answer #5 · answered by barn owl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep, get a cordless. That'll fix it.
2007-02-28 22:24:11 · answer #6 · answered by sambucaman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋