> On Sunday 05 June 2005 12:21, Rajkumar S wrote: > > Sorry to intrude into this thread. I have a similar problem which I > > posted a couple of days back. > > http://lists.digium.com/pipermail/asterisk-users/2005-June/110617.html > > You shouldn't have to restart asterisk. the soft hangup command should also > work. But yes, it otherwise sounds like your provider does not provide CPD. > > > Is there a way for me to check if my network provides CPD, if indeed > > that is the problem? > > Easy way is with one of those cheapass phones which have an LED which comes > on > when the phone is in use. If the LED goes off briefly when the remote party > hangs up, there's a pretty good chance you have either battery drop or > battery reversal CPD. > > The *proper* way to see it is with a voltmeter. your off-hook voltage should > be between roughly -5 and -15 Volts DC. CPD should either disconnect the > battery (0V) or reverse the battery (-5-15VDC) briefly upon remote party > hangup.
Just to add to Andrew's comment above, the majority of US analog pstn lines will disconnect battery for about 400 milliseconds. However, a fair number of non-US countries either provide no disconnect supervision, or use some other approach (eg, tones). _______________________________________________ Asterisk-Users mailing list Asterisk-Users@lists.digium.com http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users