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Hi,

I teach in a school that uses an Iwatsu Adix system. Each classroom has an IX-MKT phone, which does not having a PAGE button on it.

Our school intercom is operated by pressing the PAGE key, #, and then a code. The problem is that in order to make an announcement, the person needs to be down in the office and using the secretary's phone. We'd like to have the option to use any phone in the school.

Classroom phones have a FEAT key on them. Is there any way to replicate the "PAGE" key on one of the phones?

Thanks a lot! We've been asking this question since August, but no one in the small district seems to have an answer.

You would need to check with the installer of the system as the page code is assigned in the database programming

Thanks for the quick reply!

It sounds odd, I know, but we're not quite sure who our installer/maintenance contact is. In fact our custodians have been doing the best they can with fixing what we've got (with duct tape and zip ties). Since this is a school district and all, do you think I would be able to contact a regional rep or any local Iwatsu service person for assistance?

I can't tell you how frustrating it is having to run down to the office every time we need to make an announcement. The school is most concerned with being able to announce a "lockdown" or emergency procedures while the secretary is using the phone to contact authorities.

Again, thanks for the reply!

A number of schools in my area have Iwatsu systems with the sort of paging/intercom system you've described. Chances are very good that your telephone system was installed as part of a bundle with your paging and fire/security alarms. I'd check with the folks who take care of this equipment for you, and check the phone system box itself.Most installers place a decal on equipment they've proudly installed with contact info.

Thanks for the information. On Monday I'll see if I can find the key to crack open the box to find a decal. I too was surprised not to see some sort of sticker or decal on the box.

Thanks again,

Matt

Well, did you get what you needed? I just noticed this thread. I used to service ADIX and may be able to help, but there is (or was) a large Iwatsu dealer in Raleigh. Suggest you try to contact them if you have had no success. Or PM me. John C.