[mod.telecom] Hunters and telephone lines

EXT1.CHAIKLIN@CU20B.COLUMBIA.EDU.UUCP (03/20/87)

I am interested in installing a hunter on three telephone lines that are
attached to modems that are receiving calls.  The phone company tells me
that the lines are "auxiliary" lines and that one cannot put a hunter
on these lines.  They claim that a "trunk" line is needed if one wants
to use a hunter.

What is the difference between an auxiliary line and a trunk line?
Are the phone company claims accurate?
Could someone supply a short tutorial?

Thanks.
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