tim@ncoast.org (Tim Stradtman) (10/31/90)
Recently there was an article referring to a simple gadget that would interlock two phones so that only one could be in use at a time. I beleive it referenced an article in _Popular Electronics_. However, our library doesn't carry PE, and I couldn't get the article. Can anyone help me?? Thanks, Tim Stradtman tim@ncoast.org or uunet!cwjcc!ncoast!tim or ak215@cleveland.freenet.edu
BRUCE@ccavax.camb.com (Barton F. Bruce) (11/02/90)
In article <14183@accuvax.nwu.edu>, tim@ncoast.org (Tim Stradtman) writes: > Recently there was an article referring to a simple gadget that would > interlock two phones so that only one could be in use at a time. I Can't help with the requested article, but that functionality is an old standard 1A2 or even 1A1 key system standby. The key system version needs lots of exclusion cards and a mess of wiring, and is best done for maybe 1 line and 1 phone excluding ALL other phones from getting that line. Any level of sophistication can be installed, but it gets to be a real mess to maintain. The easier way is to use the simple little inline encapsulated solid state thingies that 1) can let which ever phone gets the line automatically exclude ALL others so equipped, or 2) a master phone can even 'steal' the connection from another simply by going off hook. There is provision for allowing another back in so two of you can be on the line at once. These little electronic excluders have been in supply catalogs for years, and I think you should try Proctor Associates (Redmond WA), or maybe even Melco (now Augat Comm Division - there is an 800 # listed under Augat Comm Div). Start with Proctor, and if they no longer make them, ask who does.
max@uunet.uu.net (Max J. Rochlin) (11/03/90)
From article <14183@accuvax.nwu.edu>, by tim@ncoast.org (Tim Stradtman): > Recently there was an article referring to a simple gadget that would > interlock two phones so that only one could be in use at a time. AT&T, Radio Shack, etc all sell a device for answering machings that cut the line if another phone on the circut is picked up. This is what you're looking for. They cost about $10.00. decwrl!madmax!max or {sun,uunet}!saxony!madmax!max ^^^^^^ been DEAD LATELY so, better use ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
tad@ssc.uucp (Tad Cook) (11/05/90)
In article <14183@accuvax.nwu.edu>, tim@ncoast.org (Tim Stradtman) writes: > Recently there was an article referring to a simple gadget that would > interlock two phones so that only one could be in use at a time. I What you are talking about is an exclusion module. They can lock out certain (or any) phones from a line that is already in use by another extension. Real handy for preventing modem interruptions on your home phone. Proctor and Associates has been making these for 20 years. You can reach them at 206-881-7000 in Redmond, Washington. Tad Cook Seattle, WA Packet: KT7H @ N7HFZ.WA.USA.NA Phone: 206/527-4089 MCI Mail: 3288544 Telex: 6503288544 MCI UW USENET:...uw-beaver!sumax!amc-gw!ssc!tad or, tad@ssc.UUCP