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From: macy@fmsystm.uucp (Macy Hallock)
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Subject: Re: Wanted: Home Phone System
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In article <14080@accuvax.nwu.edu>:

>I'm interested in updating my home phones. 

>[Moderator's Note: It sounds to me like a small residential PBX would
>be what you need. A couple manufacturers which come to mind are Rolm
>and Melco. 

ROLM???  Patrick, you sure are loose with other peoples money! ;-)

I know Ken Oshman has one in his home, but don't you think one of
these is a little bit much for the average home?  Why not a System 25
or a Mitel SX-200D?

Seriously, I think the Melco is now not even actively marketed, it is
not even in my North Supply catalog anymore.  About the only Mini-PBX
that freely accepts single line phones anymore is the Panasonic, if
you can get one (they are still in short supply).  Anyone else know of
a decent small PBX or key system that freely accepts mostly single
line phones?  I'd be very interested to know?  (I think the Comdial
nee Cardinal is too large.)

BTW, I carry a Panasonic KX-T308 system for voice mail demos, modem
and fax tests and such.  Best source of portable dial tone I know.  I
even hook it up to my cellular phone's single line 2500 jack as a
trunk for use in business shows.

I have a KX-T616 in my house with a 1A2 behind it ... (it is a long
story.)

I'm just sitting here typing and missing the NATA show this year due
to a service coverage conflict (can't send _everybody_ to NATA,
someone's got to take care of the paying customers.)  So, anyone
care to post updates on happenings at NATA?


Macy M. Hallock, Jr.     macy@NCoast.ORG      uunet!aablue!fmsystm!macy


[Moderator's Note: I'm almost certain Rolm has/had a tiny little unit
which handled one or two outside lines and up to six extensions. I
think Mitel had something similar also. For my money, the Melco 212
was the best deal around with two outside lines and up to twelve
extensions.  PAT]