[Asterisk-Users] Asterisk hobby box

[Steve Totaro]

> Philip Edelbrock wrote:
>
> >
> > On Nov 15, 2005, at 5:40 PM, Logan wrote:
> >
> >>>
> >> As stupid as this may seem ::cough::, how do you test to see if
> >> there is voltage on the phone port? Would you plug in a phone that
> >> doesn't require a AC power and runs off the voltage from the phone
> >> line?
> >>
> >> Thanks though... ^_^
> >> Logan.
> >
> >
> >
> > I was thinking volt meter, but actually I like your idea of just
> > jacking in a phone and seeing if push-button tones and stuff work,
> > with and without the line-side being plugged in.
> >
> >
> > Phil
> >
> It worked, thank goodness. But does that mean it'll work... I just
> looked on the Asterisk-Users message list and for some reason Tom Rymes
> messages.
>
> In response to Tom: I'm sure it's not an Digium-anything. It's a cheapo
> Office Depot replacement for when my original was struck by lightning.
> As I had said, I'm really not wanting to spend any money. It's not
> important that I get Asterisk up and running. Allow me to repeat, it's
> only a hobby box. But you're welcome to give me one... ;)
>
> Thanks.
> Logan.

If you want to do this the cheapes way possible, download a softphone,
install asterisk and sign up with an IAX or SIP provider.  Many of these
guys will allow $10 initial deposit.  You can get a DID and test all kinds
of configurations and features like this for only $10.

Thanks,
Steve Totaro