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- From: rossix!amber.dnet!dan@fernwood.mpk.ca.us (Dan Cook, Ross Escondido)
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- Subject: Telephone Line Bridge Info Needed
- Message-ID: <telecom13.46.3@eecs.nwu.edu>
- Date: 26 Jan 93 21:47:19 GMT
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- X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 13, Issue 46, Message 3 of 12
-
- I recently created a small electronic circuit which allows me to use a
- pair of telephone lines to 'forward calls.' What I do is call the
- first line, get bridged to the second, then dialout from there.
- (Dialtone on the second line is not accessable until the correct four
- digit DTMF password has been entered. I also put a toll restrictor on
- the line -- just in case.)
-
- I use this arrangement to reduce the cost of some automated modem
- calls from a large variable amount for toll calls ($150-$200) to a
- small fixed amount for two strategically placed unmeasured residential
- phone lines ($32) each month.
-
- Unfortunately, the method I have used to bridge the lines (600ohm
- impeadance 1:1 line coupling transformer) really cuts down on the
- received signal level at the far end. My modem shows a receive signal
- level of -19db for direct calls and -33db for bridged calls! The
- signal-to-noise ratio also suffers. This signal loss (or perhaps lack
- of boost) often makes high speed modem connects an iffy proposition.
-
- Questions:
-
- 1. There must be a better, yet still relatively simple way to bridge
- telephone lines. Perhaps I just need to add a bidirectional amplifier
- of some sort? Any suggestions?
-
- 2. Failing a good homebrew solution, anyone know where I can get an
- inexpensive commercially made telephone line bridge? Preferably with
- just the bridging function, but even pointers to remotely similar
- parts/products will be appreciated.
-
-
- Dan
-