Maybe the microphone too :) The redial button might forget the number after a power cut. If the phone can be programmed to autodial a number, wire the speaker button instead.
Since the circuit for the button wasn't intended for external use, it might be sensitive to damage or may not like long runs. Consider mounting a relay inside the phone and have the outside button control this. I ended up using an analog handset from the dollar store and an ata programmed to dial an extension when the phone goes off hook. 3 years so far on the original $10 phone outside. Keep it sheltered from the rain as the wet connections may cause it to call you. Ken Ken Brown, IS and Communications Manager, Dana Hospitality Inc. __________________________________________ Ken Brown Information Systems and Communications Manager 905 829-0292 ext 233 -----Original Message----- From: Richard Kwok [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: October 17, 2009 9:54 AM To: Toronto Asterisk UG Cc: [email protected] Subject: [on-asterisk] cheap door bell ip phone Hi, I have been looking for a door bell phone and unable to find a cheap and cheerful one. Any suggestion is appreciated. I am thinking of converting a simple $40 ip speaker phone into a door bell phone by externalizing the 2 things on a face plate to be mounted on the outside wall. 1. the speaker. 2. the redial button. After all, that's all it is ! right? Rich. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.422 / Virus Database: 270.14.20/2439 - Release Date: 10/16/09 18:39:00 --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
