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Subject: Re: Why Are Phone Systems so *Stupid*??
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Date: 25 Aug 90 04:11:02 GMT
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> Why is it that most phone systems insist on "knowing" about CO lines,
> *only* if these lines are properly "grabbed" by requesting extensions

> P.S. This problem is present on both cheap systems like the Panasonic
> KX-T61610 and the expensive Merlin 2. Both fail the basic intelligence
> test in this respect. Arrg.

The Merlin PLUS has an RJ-11 on the line card to which standard
telecom stuff can be placed (modem/fax/etc).  When a device loads this
jack, by going off hook, the Merlin + busies out the associated line.

I am sure the Merlin 2 has capability to connect standard equipment
AFTER the switch.  I suspect the reason most switches don't monitor
incoming lines as you suggest is that doing so would probably cause
more problems than the mostly nonexistant need for it would benefit.


Steve Warner
fremont, CA, usa, etc