[VoIP] Joining the Network Without a Mechanical Switch

[Russ Price]

Dean Clark wrote:
> Wow, Rusty's note and the responses to it makes me feel much better. 
> I've been "skulking" around the list wondering how I could break the 
> news that all I currently have is an electronic switch to tie into the 
> net, however I do have many vintage telephones which are currently 
> connected to my switch and as time permits would like to attempt to 
> fashion a home brew step switch.

Don't worry - I'm also in the electronic contingent (Panasonic KX-TA624 
+ Asterisk box + TDM400P + T1 card + channel bank).  Someday, I may 
acquire some space and a great number of round tuits and try to get an 
EM switch going, but that's not in the cards for now.

After I saw that little demo switch come up on eBay and end up with 
"reserve not met" on a final bid well north of $1000, it looks like I'll 
need plenty of quatloos to go with the round tuits and the real estate. :o)

It's all great fun, though, and it's a nice way to preserve old 
equipment, whether it's switches or phones.

	Russ
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