I have only needed to use a buttset to test outgoing calls on POTS lines. When would you use it for incoming calls and need CID display? If you're already to the point of taking incoming calls, wouldn't you just plug a test handset into an RJ11?

I've been very happy with this set http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8136



On 8/28/2016 8:57 AM, Ken Hohhof wrote:
Make sure to get one with caller ID name & number display.

-----Original Message----- From: Chuck McCown
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 4:10 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: Butt setts

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARRIS-DRACON-DIVISION-M332-1-Linemans-Telephone-Phone-Line-Tester-BUTT-SET-/232058877606

-----Original Message----- From: Chuck McCown
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2016 3:08 AM
To: Animal Farm
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: Butt setts

I don't know if they still make them, but the Harris Dracon was a good one. More importantly are the clips. You want the expensive clips that will go
on a 66 block, but have bed of nails and the piercing pins.
Speakerphone is good.  Nice heavy duty clip to clip on your belt to tool
pouch is good.  Weatherproof is good.  Drop proof is good.  My first butt
set was a 100% rubber BECO. It would survive a drop from the top of a pole unless it fell with the dial against a rock. Dial would move a little slow
in sub zero weather and you would have to force it back.

-----Original Message----- From: Jay Weekley
Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2016 9:37 PM
To: Animal Farm
Subject: [AFMUG] OT: Butt setts

I'm looking for recommendations for butt sets for some upcoming jobs.
Basically I need to get dial tone and and verify the number I am
connected to but not sure of other features that may come with the
higher end sets that may be helpful.


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