RADIO SHACK Two Telephone Line Selector

Circa Late 1980's to Mid 1990's (ESTIMATED)

Use Case:

A passive device designed to connect two different telephone lines to a single phone. A user would manually switch the blue slider between "Line 1" and "Line 2" depending on which line they wished to use. This saved space and money by eliminating the need for a dedicated two-line phone or a second phone entirely in small offices or homes that maintained separate lines for business, data (like an early modem or fax), or personal use.

Historical Significance:

This accessory is historically significant as a quintessential RADIO SHACK product; a simple, practical, and affordable electronic solution for a common household or small business problem during the height of landline telephony. Before multi-line phones became common and integrated digital services existed, accessories like this selector were essential utility items found in the iconic "parts and pieces" stores that fueled the experimentation of countless hobbyists and small business owners.

Included Accessories:

• AC Power Adaptor—12-Volt DC.

(H-4cm x W-10cm x D-7cm)