[Asterisk-Users] Callstatus on bridge IAX2 <-> ZAPTEL is always "answer" even if the call fails

[John Novack]

Mouss Greg wrote:

> Hello,
> In my asterisk box, i have a zaptel card connected to my analogic pstn 
> line.
> I'm using a IAX2 client to call outside :
>
> IAX2 client <--> Asterisk <--> Zaptel card  <----> France telecom line
>
> When checking cdr logs file, i always have an "ANSWER" on call status  
> when call on this trunk, even if the final destination does not 
> answer. Is "ANSWER" the status of the bridge between channels IAX2 & 
> ZAP ? or is it really the final status  of the link ?
>
> I'm looking forward to get the final status of the call.
> If somebody could help.
> Thanks

Zap channels consider the call answered once dialing is complete, , 
which complicates billing, and any hope of another action on a real no 
answer.
The writers never made any provisions for lines that provide any sort of 
answer supervision

John Novack