[asterisk-users] OT - DECT handset with Line key

[Alan Lord (News)]

On 18/08/09 08:08, Olivier wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I need to replace digital handsets in offices where there cabling is
> appareantly not Ethernet-compliant.
> Today's usage is to press a key to toggle between private ou public line
> before issuing an outgoing call.
>
> Are you aware of a DECT handset (to overcome cabling limitations) that
> mimic this line-key behaviour ?
> For instance, acceptable behaviours would be to dial number string and
> press Green key to send a call using private line or Blue key to send it
> using public line.
>
> Alternative is to prepend dial string with a specific code for private
> calls (for example, *3100123456789 meaning call 00123456789 using
> private line).

We use Siemens S685IP DECT handsets. I think they can do what you need.

Here's a review of them I did last April.

http://www.theopensourcerer.com/2008/04/27/siemens-gigaset-685ip-phones/

You don't say where you are. I do not believe these h/s are available in 
North America.

Al