It's not about thanks. It's about sharing expertise. Forgive my sarcasm, as I've had a rough day. Weather, fire calls, 40 year old friends having strokes, you know, the usual stuff.

The original question EXACTLY asked about installing common ringers, versus line ringers. It did not mention at all the fact that the wires had come loose, or that the intent was to re-install a formerly working situation.

I posted a direct link to EXACTLY the BSP required for a full understanding of the problem. I then interpreted the BSP EXACTLY in response to the stated question, with EXACTLY the pin numbers, along with the theory of operation in superficial form.

Then a person whose screen name implies a knowledge of, or at least an infatuation with, Western Electric key telephones in the 2565 series says that my explanation is too complex.

If I'm wrong, never hesitate to tell me. I have thick skin, but I am always willing to admit my shortcomings.


Arthur P. Bloom
"30 years of faithful service...15 years on hold"