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<P><FONT SIZE=2>We have analog phones (Aastra 390) connected to channels banks (Adtran TA750) connected to a 4 port digium card( TE410P).<BR>
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Because of echo problems we purchased external T1 echo cancellers from Orion Telecom. (The TE412P did not eliminate enough of the echo).<BR>
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The Orioan echo cancellers eliminated our echo, however 5-15% of the time the first digit pressed is not recognized by * and the dialtone continues. By removing the echo cancellers, the dtmf works 100% of the time.<BR>
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By changing the losses and gains in the echo canceller, in the channel bank or in *, we can see changes in the % of recognized dtmf tones. (I believe, that if the 1st digit is recognized, then all of the following are recognized.)<BR>
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Orion tells me that it is a volume issue since they have thousands of the same product in use elseware. (They have offered significant assistance in trouble shooting the probem). We also have a different location with no problems with the same setup. In fact we moved an echo canceller to that location and when set up the same it worked well.<BR>
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My thought is that the dialtone is interfering with the echo cancellers ability to pass the dtmf tones through cleanly.<BR>
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Is there a way to decrease the dial tone volume?<BR>
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Any other suggestions is appreciated!<BR>
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Don Pobanz<BR>
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