[Asterisk-Users] BRI cards, HFC, and bristuff - a general question to clear up my understanding.

[Hamish Whittal]

Hi Peer,

Thanks for the reply.

> This is not a card compatible with the bristuff.
Ok. This saved a host of hours scouting the net, compiling, etc.
> 
> I don't know about the availability of the hfc-cards in your part of the 
> world, but they are very inexpensive in Germany (around 30 EUR ~ 30 USD)
The HFC based cards, accoding to Rob Lith are very reasonably priced
here too, so I guess I'll head out to get one of those.
> 
> > I am loathe to buy a AVM Fritz card as they are VERY expensive here and
> > if I can get this card working - hey presto, since these thingies are
> > very cheap.
Are you saying that I should not be going for a HFC based card at all? I
guess the AVM Fritz would be first prize, but apart from not knowing
where to buy them, I am concerned that when I do find one, it will be
very expensive. I am just wanting this for home use, so to justify a
large expense.....

Are these HFC cards just modems?

Thanks
H
> 
> If you are serious about asterisk, you don't want to try the modem route 
> with your card. Sound will be bad.