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From: Ann.Stalnaker@p0.f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
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Subject: Re: RECEIVING THE WARNINGS!
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Date: 21 Mar 91 05:16:54 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

 > Yes, that would be interesting and maybe handy to folow
 > color to distriquish
 > which on for door or phone or computer, etc instead of by
 > timing of light flashing or pattern of flashing.

I have a pretty neat setup at my abode that was designed for
me by a SW Bell Engineer.  As you probably are aware, the
phone companies have all kinds of different lights and so
forth - so we used one type for the door, one type for the
phone lines (I have two) along with cable wiring and wooden
blocks stained to blend in with my decor.  I have several
that are just plugged into the phone jack and can be moved
around (an necessity with me as I'm always rearranging
the furniture, etc.  (grin)) as well as several that are
wall mounted for areas as bathrooms, kitchen, etc.  They
are very easy to install as well as remove if one should
move to another location.  I've used these for several
years and have yet to replace a bulb - most of the ones
used for these lights are lifetime bulbs (similar to those
used for car signal lights).

There are many setups that can be used, however, keep in
mind, they are not exactly cheap and some require an
electrician to install them, especially if you live in
an abode with an intercom system.

I do have a few Phone-TTY adapters that you can use with
your TDD to hook up to your phone jacks and a lamp using
a converter.  Since I abhor ceiling lights, I use mostly
lamps.

I'm still using the original GE clock with the vibrating
buzzer for my wake-up alarm but it seems I now have a
built-in biological clock, so don't use it very often.
Ah - the wonders of getting older!  (grin)

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