Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Acoustic Modem

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Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Acoustic Coupler AC-3.

An acoustic coupler is a device that allows a computer to transmit data over a standard telephone line by converting digital signals into audible tones and sending them through a telephone handset's speaker and microphone. The coupler physically holds the handset in rubber cups to minimise background noise and ensure sound transmission. 

This device was originally sold for $149.95 and was advertised as being ideal for travellers because of its relatively compact size, for the time. 

Catalogue No: 26-1174-A
Serial No: 119558

Our model is complete with the 'TRS-80 Acoustic Modem Operation Manual Catalog Number 26-1174A', and was kindly donated by Peter Martin.

Date : 1985

Manufacturer : Tandy

Physical Description : Acoustic modem, AC adaptor, Operation Manual

This exhibit has a reference ID of CH13105. Please quote this reference ID in any communication with the Centre for Computing History.
 

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