Thanks very much for your reply! I'm a novice at phone systems, and while I've done wiring outside the phone box, this is the first time I've opened up the box. I'm also very good at computers, but I'm unsure whether I'm getting in over my head here. I'd appreciate answers to the following additional questions:

1. How difficult would this programming task be? Is is simple like setting up a wireless Internet router (all menu-driven with intuitive menus), or at least simple enough that you could walk me through the procedure? I don't have a programming manual, and I don't want to spend a lot of time reading a thick manual.

2. It appears that I'd have to spend about $65 for a programming kit. Is this correct, or could I program the Telrad box without the kit, by making my own programming cable, for example?

3. How can I tell what model of Telrad phone box I have, so that I may order the correct programming kit? Can you confirm from the information on the MPD card (Release SB3.05C, 19.06.94 date, Cat no. 76-110-3350/5) whether it is indeed a model 818?