Can anyone explain how I can make a telephone ring without being connected to the telephone lin. This is for a play.
Thanks
phone cct
Dec 10, 2003
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It takes a relatively high AC voltage (~100V) on the telephone line to make it ring. This can be dangerous without special precautions.
Consider playing the sound of a phone ringing through the same mechanism you are using for the other sound effects.
You can rent/buy boxes that will make phones ring (made just for theatrical purposes like yours). Or you may be able to borrow one from a theatre company in your area?
You didn't state your budget (if any) and lead-time until you need it. (And availability of electronics expertiese for possible construction.)
google for "ring generator" and wire it up
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Here are schematis for two different ring generators.
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