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From: DMG4449@ritvax.bitnet (Daniel M. Greenberg)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom
Subject: Flash Hook & Line Disconnect
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Date: 29 Jun 89 01:00:00 GMT
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There is a very interesting curiousity I've noticed here in Rochester since
Rochester Telephone went digital.  One day, I was playing around with my
phone and pressed flash hook repetitively for about 30 seconds.  The
telephone line died for 2 minutes!  If someone were to call it, they'd
hear a recording that reported "We're sorry, the number you are calling is
out of order, it is a temporary condition, and has been reported".  Then,
in around 2 minutes, the line would reset and calls could be received or
dialed on that line.  What exactly is it that happens here?  If I do it
a lot will it get me in trouble?  Does it confuse the telco equipment?

Thanks,
Daniel