[Asterisk-Dev] Asterisk and DECT

[steve at daviesfam.org]

Hi,

I remember that I've seen the idea of an Asterisk server as DECT base 
station ocassionally discussed on this list.

In my mind this would be pretty nifty as DECT can in principle provide 
simultaneous wireless comms to a bunch of phones using just one radio 
interface at the Asterisk end.

I've been poking around with this thought and came across Hoeft & Wessel 
AG, who do this module: 

  http://www.hoeft-wessel.com/en/products/HW86010.htm

In the docs I see that version 3 of the firmware "supports voice".  Or is 
it "will support voice"..?

I wrote for a bit more info (not least the price).  At this stage I can't 
really say how well it would dovetail with Asterisk.  Its probably a bit 
intelligent - Asterisk prefers its interfaces dumb.  On the other hand, 
that avoids having to implement the DECT protocols.

This module has enough oomph to handle 4 portable terminals (phones) at 
the same time.

Any interest?

Can anyone point me to other modules like this, especially any that are 
already integrated on a PCI card and have documentation to permit use from 
Linux...

Thanks,
Steve