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From: Jim.Redelfs@iugate.unomaha.edu (Jim Redelfs)
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Subject: Re: Pulse-Mode Frequencies?
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> Can anyone tell me the frequencies used by pulse-mode phones when
> dialing?

> [Moderator's Note: I was unaware that 'pulse', or rotary dial phones
> generated any frequencies or tones.   PAT]

They DON'T!  They simply flash/open-close/pulse the loop - the
appropriate number of times for each digit.

I've successfully "dialed" a call using only the switchook.  (It is a
challenge!)


JR

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