Subj : Dead Phone LIne.
To   : TOM WALKER
From : JAY EMRIE
Date : Sun Nov 28 2004 11:37 am

TW>-> In order to check for an open, one would have to short the R and G wires
TW>-> at the most remote phone outlet and then check for continuity at the
TW>-> first phone outlet.  Hmmm??? I wonder just which one in my house IS the
TW>-> most remote? The way the house is laid out it would be just a wild
TW>-> guess.

TW>-> There really isn't any easy way to check for an open.

TW> Yes there is. Just put a "Tone Generator" on at the point of entry into
TW>the house, disconnecting the line coming in from outside. And go
TW>around to all outlets and check for the tone.

I do not have a tone generator - hmmm? I wonder if my old signal
generator from 25 years ago is still operational. It did put out an
audio signal. Hmmm? I wonder just where it might be???? I haven't even
seen it for years.

TW> IF there is a open wire somewhare a possable solution is to procure
TW>some of those adapters that use the House Electrical Wiring to
TW>distribute the Telephone service. Instal one at the point of entry to
TW>the house and one in each room you want phone service.

That solution begs the question of just how would that affect my DSL??

Thanks for the suggestions.

Jay
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