[VoIP] [TCI] Wanted: Equipment for New "Switcher"

[John Novack]

I believe I advised Bruce several years ago to try and connect with Don.
Many want, but few will put forth the effort to do.
Don is a good natured fellow who LOVES to see his old obsolete stuff not 
go to scrap, but into collectors hands.
I remember one time before a visit I sent him a photo of my switch, 
which consists of many parts either used in Sharon, or in storage as 
spares when Sharon was SXS, and when I arrived he was so happy to see 
stuff reassembled and connected.
AE linegroups are big, some much bigger than WE, and building a smaller 
size switch in addition to parts will require lots of time and drawings. 
WE linefinders of the 33013/14 style are in short supply, but are easier 
to use.
Anyone starting to build a switch not using whole shelves and a complete 
linegroup may find it more satisfying to start with the connectors and 
selectors. Closer to instant gratification by being able to dial into a 
selector to a connector and see things move, and also less wiring.
Banks cut down to 3 or 4 wide also can get tedious as only one lucky 
fellow can get the part of a 10 or 11 wide contact bank with the 
terminal strip attached. The remainder will need the wires extended.
I found it much easier, less time consuming, and ultimately more 
rewarding to have full shelf widths, and a complete linegroup.
That requires a strong floor, 7 foot ceiling height minimum, and between 
6 and 12 feet of space, not counting accessory racks.
I only know of one person, Bill Wright, who built an AE demo switch in a 
23 inch rack and had it working, years ago now, in Nashville. Not sure 
who bought that from Bill when he moved.

Best of luck to all who put forth the effort building or even 
reassembling a SXS switch.


John Novack

Nathaniel D. Watson wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have been talking with a member of the TCI list who is interested in
> delving into SxS switching -- I think we have a new switcher-in-training. He
> does not have anything yet, but is looking at some things on eBay. The
> member, Bruce Potter, would like to create a small-scale switch, to serve
> ~40 lines and have 2 or 3 simultaneous talking paths. The problem, so far,
> is that we've come across some AE linefinders there (on eBay), but
> unfortunately these will require group relays and a distributor/allotter.
>
> So, on his behalf, does anyone have any sundry AE linefinder equipment
> available to sell, or any WE linefinders of the self-sufficient variety?
> Though I have only heard about him, perhaps the best bet would be a visit to
> Don Weig?
>
> Thanks for any leads or suggestions,
>
> Nathan
>
>
>
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