However the fragile bill and notes that warn about what to do if smoke does not comfort me to let the permanently connected unit.
I noted that you can leave the device between the phone line and the phone but the disconnect electricity. it does not interfere the operation of the telephone line. It can be a solution in case you wish to use it often and not to re-connections all the time.
The manual sheet operations do not deserve their name. However, after a few hands making mistakes and trying not complicated. We need to know that it is necessary to manage a little.
The housing a compartment with 2 LR44 batteries allowing it retain the date and time. However the battery polarity is not indicated. I suggest you make small marks before leaving the batteries.
The attached photo will give you an idea of its size.
Overall this is a good honest recorder, although a bit expensive (60 + 10 port)