On 23 Jan 2007 12:28:57 -0800, wrote:

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There is usually a box on the outside wall , its the demarcation point
between your hose wiring and the phone companies line.

In there is usually a test point that you can plug a phone into .

On recent installations. Older ones just have a junction box with a
surge suppressor.

If it
works there the problem is in your house wiring.

I have actually never seen a domestic phone that required outside power

Cordless phones always require outside power.

. The phone is powered via the phone line .

If you are reversing pairs make sure you are reversing the correct line.

It's usually the wires connected to the center 2 pins of the phone
jack.
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