[VoIP] Switcher in training

[Paul Wills]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Hansche" <frankh192000 at hotmail.com>
To: <voip at ckts.info>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 7:57 PM
Subject: [VoIP] Switcher in training


> Good afternoon, all.
>
> I am in the beginning stages of building an Asterisk switch, then 
> ultimately an legacy switch.
>
> I have an extensive background in electronics and computers, and I have 
> worked in microwave radio as well as operating a medium sized System 75. 
> I've read the documentation on Asterisk and, combined with my System 75 
> knowledge, I feel pretty confident about putting up an Asterisk 
> PBX/tandem.  When I start to put my legacy switch together, I will most 
> likely reach out to the group for some help.
>
> One question I do have is about crossbar switches.  Is there equipment 
> available to build a small switch?  I live in a typical Northwest tract 
> home, and floor load is an issue.  I don't know if my floor will hold a 
> larger switch.  Any information will be most helpful.
>
> Oh yeah, I was also in broadcasting as a DJ and broadcast engineer.  East 
> Hill Radio is my other spot of electronic and computer insanity!
>
>

How close are you to Portland?  One of the "patriarchs" of switching is in 
the area and running a crossbar switch.

You also might be interested in the TCI list server as well as a membership 
in TCI.  An electronic membership is $25 a year.  For an additional $8, you 
would receive the Switchers' Quarterly newsletter which has a lot of 
interesting articles about telephone switches, key systems, etc.

I believe you couldn't find a more helpful bunch of folks than you will find 
right here.

Regards,

Paul Wills (TCI Webmaster)