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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Problem with older phones is the bells are low impedance with
effectively a REN of several and will likely stop any others in the
house ringing. But there are ways round this.

BUT EVERYONE ON UK.TELECOM.BRODBAND SWERARS BLIND MODERN PHONES DON'T
USE THE BELL WIRE ANYWAY...

Some do, some don't.

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*People want trepanners like they want a hole in the head*

Dave Plowman London SW
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