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From: John Boteler <csense!bote@uunet.uu.net>
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Subject: Re: The Operator's Beep
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Date: 9 Jan 90 09:17:26 GMT
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Regarding the 'beep' tone which is heard when an operator's position
is connected to a caller: the beep was named the 'high tone',
frequency 480 cps.

Since the original poster noticed its absence, it must have done its
job of announcing the operators presence. :)


John Boteler
NCN NudesLine: 703-241-BARE  --  VOICE only, Touch-Tone (TM) accessible
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