[asterisk-users] reduce dialtone volume on zap channel.

[Eric "ManxPower" Wieling]

Don Pobanz wrote:
>>> Is there a way to reduce the volume of the dial tone 
>>> on a zap channel? 
>>> I don't want to reduce the audio volume on calls so txgain in 
>>> zapata.conf will not work.
>> Add a w to your dial statement.
>>
>> Doug
> 
> Sorry Doug but I don't believe you read the question ;)! 
> 
> However, I will give you a second chance. 

No, you cannot change the volume of ONLY the dialtone on a Zap interface.

The most common problem with the first digit being missed by the telco 
is that Asterisk is trying to dial too soon after it goes off hook.  If 
it is an analog port then prefixing your number with w or ww will help.