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gary wrote:

How do I get all phones to ring and to ring loudly?

A modern Central Office switch provides current sufficient to ring
approximately 5 of the old-style desk phones (REN 5). This capability
diminishes as the distance to the station (home) increases. Generally,
the switch is capable of ringing MANY more modern "tone" ringers at the
same distance. The R.E.N. (Ringer Equivalence Number) on modern,
consumer-grade telephone equipment can be, or can become, notoriously
inaccurate.

Assuming all wiring is in good condition with proper connections, if the
telephones otherwise work properly, you still may have a defective set.
It is possible than an otherwise properly working telephone may be
"dragging down" the other ringers.

With all ringers set to HIGH, leave one set unplugged and see what
happens. If the trouble persists, reconnect that phone and unplug a
different set. If the trouble persists, reconnect that phone and unplug
the last set. Lather, rinse, repeat.

You could try a NEW telephone and, using the procedure above, swap-out
each existing set, one-at-a-time, with the new set then see what
happens. If the trouble persists, you would do well to trouble shoot
the inside wiring and jacks. If no trouble is found you can always
request a service call from your provider. Good luck.
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JR