I think that your experience is the exception. I know that the analog
service here in Connecticut has been shut off. That means that an
analog phone cannot even find a setup channel (that's what gives you an
IN SERVICE indication). Without setting up on the system you cannot
originate a
There are devices that provide an RJ-11 jack to interface POTS phones
with cell phones. This would permit you to just plug your autopatch
into the device. A web search will find these. They range from high
end multi-line devices to those in the $100 to $200 price range.
This is a link that
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Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dropping the Autopatch--Keep 911
There are devices that provide an RJ-11 jack to interface POTS phones
with cell phones. This would permit you to just plug your autopatch
into the device. A web search will find these. They range from high
end multi
have them and cost
only a couple of hundred max retail ( I remember seeing one with an rj12 phone
connection somewhere)
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
From: fwb...@mminternet.com
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:08:08 -0800
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dropping the Autopatch--Keep 911
I don't think testing with a Nextel phone would be a valid test, since Nextel
and Sprint are not (true) cellphones and have always been digital.
-- Original Message --
Received: Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:33:39 AM PST
From: Joe k1ike_m...@snet.net
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I don't know what kind of indication the
In a few days we will be dropping dialtone service to our repeater. However,
there is still a desire to somehow dial 911.
An archive search of the list yielded no relevant advice on how to use an old
cellphone to do this. We have no internet service in the radio room, but there
*may* be
Something to keep in mind:
If your phone line was only for autopatch, you're fine. BUT if it was
also your means of control, you will have to provide another means for
that as well.
Joe M.
larynl2 wrote:
In a few days we will be dropping dialtone service to our repeater. However,
there is
Talk to your phone Co .. let them know what you need it for .. for 911 if
you use the repeater for ARES .. let them know ..
I have heard of the phone co doing a DEEP discount on the service or a
freebe ( as it looks good on there books)
cant hurt to try ... you will have to talk to the VP of
So far, all old analog cell phones I have picked up dial 911 without paid
service. I call the local dispatcher on them to test this, no problem, so a
larger bag phone, generally free and incredibly easy to work on due to their
size, could work, a controller made from something like a basic stamp
!
73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
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To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dropping the Autopatch
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Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 9:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dropping the Autopatch--Keep 911
So far, all old analog cell phones I have picked up dial 911 without paid
service. I call the local dispatcher on them to test this, no problem, so
a
larger bag phone, generally
, 2009 6:24 PM
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dropping the Autopatch--Keep 911
Kurt, all Cellphones will dial 911 whether they are activated or not.
But...the analogue phones will soon be turned off if they haven't
already
been shut down, very soon.
73 John
Well, crud... I haven't tested the service in about a year.
Best you can do is grab an old analog phone, dial 911, see what happens.
If you get a dispatcher, handle it how you see fit.
If that doesn't work, try a newer digital one. Since you'd need to get to
the keypad for your mod, use a
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