Thread: Cheapest ATA
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Old 14-12-2006, 14:30
Brian
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Default Re: Cheapest ATA

On 2006-12-14, Mr Flobby <mrflobby@cv1.info> wrote:
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> Well, IMO, if you need a device to connect to the PSTN then you intend, at
> some point, to use the PSTN. It's much more flexible if there's a way to
> use the PSTN via a dial sequence. Grandstream realised this with the 486
> rev.1 vs 486 rev.2 model. In my case, call rates dictate that weekend calls
> are free via PSTN, now the unit has to be switched off to enable this (one
> main phone).[/color]

The seller's Ebay specification describes it as having an FXO port and
giving two phones lines. So it is strange having to switch it off to get
PSTN calls. Then again, you've only just got it and may not have
explored all its capabilities.

Brian.
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