***** Executioner box *****
By: Captain B

Before I begin, I need to give proper credit here. The principal that
the Executioner box works off is from the legendary Rainbow box made
by The dolphin that came from Belmont. Visit
http://www.phreak.org/archives/The_Hacker_Chronicles_II/phreak/rainbow.box
 to check it out. The only real difference is that with my
Executioner box, you can hook it up to a phone jack, or at someone's
TNI box. To make this, you'll need the following stuff (All of which
can be purchased at your local Radio Shack)....

-RJ25 (3 line) phone jack
-Wire cutter/stipper
-Philips or flat head screwdriver
-An AC power cord you don't mind cutting up and using to make this.

The AC power cord can also be an extension cord if you don't mind
cutting up and using to make this. If you don't have any to spare for
this purpose, Rat Shack sells a 2 prong AC power cord with stripped
wire leads for $1.99. By the way, you don't need to use a 3 prong AC
cord for this. A 2 prong cord is what to use. The 3rd prong is only
for ground purposes, in case you didn't already know. And, as for why
I said to get a 3 line (RJ25) jack instead of the standard 2 line
(RJ14) jacks commonly found in homes is because many 2 line jacks
(including the ones sold at Radio Shack) come in 2 parts (42A block,
which is the screw terminals, and the jack/cover combo). The 3 line
jack is an all-in-one box. The screw terminals and jack are contained
in one half, and the other half is merely the cover which goes over
it. These kind of jacks are much better for designing boxes with.
But, some places (I think Home Depot) sell the standard 2 line jacks
in this all-in-one style. Anyway, let's move on.

-Construction-
Take the AC cord and cut about 5-6 feet of it (or desired length)
using the wire cutter/stripper. (If you have the Radio Shack AC cord
I mentioned, no need to do any cutting). If It's an AC extension
cord, you obviously want the plug at one end, then 5-6 of cord
afterward. (So, cut the extension outlets off the other end). Now,
using the wire stripper/cutter, carefully cut a small notch up the
center between the 2 wires on the AC cord. (The Radio Shack nippy
cutters with their small size are good for this job). After cutting
the small notch, grab each half of the AC cord, and slowly and
carefully pull apart the 2 wires on the cord a little bit more. Give
yourself maybe about 4-5 inches length of each of the 2 wire leads.
Now that you have each insulated wire seperated at the end of the
cord, you'll need to strip the insulation off each insulated wire
lead at the ends. Carefully strip off about an inch of insulation on
each wire end. Then, take the screwdriver and loosen and remove the
screws holding the blue, white, yellow, and black wires. Also loosen,
but don't remove, the screws holding the red and green wires. Attach
the blue and yellow wires to the same screw holding the red wire. You
can attach it underneath the 2 washers on the screw just like red
wire is attached, or attach it any other way. After you're done with
that, attach the white and black wires to the screw holding the green
wire in the same manner. Now, attach one of the stripped wire ends
from the AC cord to one of the screws, making sure to wrap it
clockwise firmly around the screw. Then, tighten that screw down
using the screwdriver. Repeat the process with the other stripped
wire end from the AC cord, attaching it to the other screw, and
tightening the screw down. Run the AC cord through the opening in the
side of the jack, put the cover back on, and you're done. By the way,
there's no need to worry about correct polarity (Ring/Negative,
Tip/Positive) when hooking up the AC cord to the screws since the
voltage you'll be using is AC (Alternating Current) which repeatedly
changes direction of current flow. Only DC (Direct Current) has only
1 proper current flow direction. Anyway, on to how to use this.

-Usage-
If you're going to use this at someone's TNI,(Network Interface)
you're going to need a portable generator. Some portable generators
are quite noisy, because they use moving parts like a motor, or
something. You'll want to get a portable generator that uses a
battery for power, and runs quiet. Last I seen, Radio Shack sold a
portable generator called PortaWattz that operated on a 12v battery,
could handle up to 300 Watts, and had an AC output of 115VAC. Which
is perfect. You'll want a generator that can put out between
110-125VAC. But, this Radio Shack generator is only availible through
Radio Shack Unlimited (Comapny direct slaes) last time I checked. So,
you won't find it in Radio Shack stores. Otherwise, without a
portable generator, you'd only be able to use the Executioner box
wherever you have access to an AC electrical outlet. At any rate,
whether using it at a TNI, or at a standard phone jack, the basic
principal remains the same. Connect up a modular line cord to the
Executioner box that's connected to a working phone jack. Plug the AC
power cord into a working AC outlet, and within a matter of a few
seconds, you'll fry the internal electronic components of all phones,
caller ID units, answering machines, fax machines, modems, and all
other stuff attached to the phone line in the house. Needless to say,
this is obviously a box you only want to use on your enemies. Also, I
definitely suggest you unplug the Executioner box after a few seconds
of frying all the phone equipment as leaving it plugged in for long
periods of time will definitely run the risk of starting a fire.
Phones and all phone equipment simply aren't meant to handle this
kind of voltage and current. Also, phone voltage is typically DC
(Except when ringing). Speaking of that, when you connect up the
Executioner box, it will make all phones on the line ring. Even if
they're off the hook. Anyway, let's get back to the topic of using
the Executioner box at a TNI. Simply open the TNI on the customer
access side. (You could open the whole TNI through the TelCo Access
Only side, but It's not necessary). Remove the plug of the short line
cord from the test jack. It would be the one with wires running into
the house attached to the 2 screw terminals alongside the test jack.
(Unused test jacks don't have connection to the phone wiring from the
house). After unplugging the cord from the test jack, connect it to
your Executioner box. Turn on the power for the generator for a brief
moment or so, then turn it off. Quickly unplug the line cord from the
Executioner box, and plug it back into the test jack where it was.
Close up the TNI, pack up all your stuff, and get the hell out of
there! One final note: I don't know if It's a good idea to connect up
the Executioner box and use it inside your house, or anyone else's,
since the voltage surge could travel all the way back to your local
CO (Central Office) and cause problems for other area phone lines.
I'll admit, this is one thing I'm not totally sure about at this
point. But, I don't think I want to take the chance. After all, this
box is dangerous with a capital "D"! So, exercising caution when
using it is definitely the best way to go. If you want to test the
effects of this box on only 1 phone that you don't need anymore, you
can do so. Just connect a phone line cord between the Executioner box
and the phone. Plug it in the AC cord into an AC outlet for a brief
moment or so, then unplug the AC cord. Congrats! Another phone
rendered totally dead and useless. Again, be careful when using this,
and have phun.