Two phones on one socket - so it works

If you want to connect two telephones to a TAE socket, this is unfortunately only possible with restrictions. We'll show you the options.

Connect two telephones in parallel on one TAE socket

• Switching two TAE sockets in parallel is relatively simple, but not in the interests of the operator. Both phones ring when there is a call, if the handset on the other phone is picked up, the call can be monitored.
• This option only makes sense if the potential eavesdropping is not a problem. The connection is quite simple: The first TAE socket is connected to the trunk line at terminals 1 and 2. Simply plug an additional cable into terminals 1 and 2 and connect them to terminals 1 and 2 of the second TAE socket.
• It is a bit easier with a TAE distributor. The following TAE distributor from Hama costs around 10 euros at Amazon. The connection of a TAE socket is thus divided into two connections. The principle of parallel connection is retained.

TAE socket: Connect two telephones without a monitoring function

• Unfortunately, only a second TAE can offers a really good solution. However, this is not easily installed, which is why you should resort to an alternative: The automatic multiple switch (AMS) enables the connection of two or 4 additional devices. Here, too, only one phone call can be made at the same time, but listening in is no longer possible.
• The AMS is connected behind the first TAE socket. The second TAE socket is then connected to the AMS. The first TAE socket can then no longer be connected to a telephone - but on the AMS and on the second socket. If you use a splitter, the AMS must always be connected behind it.
• The first TAE socket is connected to the external line via terminals 1 and 2. Terminals 5 and 6 are now connected to terminals La and Lb from the AMS. Then connect terminals a2 and b2 of the AMS to terminals 1 and 2 of the second TAE socket.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to find out the number of a TAE can.