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Re: [ECS] Weeder DTMF Interface joerut.epix.net Fri, 8 Dec 2000 12:56:29 -0500 (EST)

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 Fri, 8 Dec 2000 12:56:29 -0500 (EST)
Hello

Yes I was in need of a WEEDER a while back and found one from someone on
the list. While looking for one I was determined to build my own. The only
dedicated component of the weeder interface is the PREPROGRAMMED PIC
microcontroller all other components are available from digikey. I was able to buy
a preprogrammed PIC microcontroller chip from WEEDER as a single component
even after they discontinued it. I am not sure if they are still
available. If you really want to build one of these I would give them a call and see
if it is still available. The remainder of the components would probally
cost about  $20.00. If the need were great I know a company that makes
circuit cards and could probally reproduce the WEEDER circuit card. (I do
electrical drafting as my profession). Hope this helps.


> David,
> 
> Man, you are correct!  I can't believe I read through that, including
that
> WindowHinge description, without realizing what it was actually stating!!
> 
> So, the only device out there that monitors outgoing DTMF is the Yes
> Identifier?  Didn't Joe Rut (or someone)post a note to this list a while
> back about a homemade device that monitors outgoing DTMF?  Maybe the
Weeder
> tech guy will consider making more of his devices if he would get enough
> orders.
> 
> The Yes Identifier is $229 for a two line job, but the minimum order
> (according to their website) is $359.  Although someone posted to this
list
> awhile back that they were having a problem meeting demand, I may
consider
> ordering one anyway, if someone would be willing to order with me.  I
really
> could use one of these but only have use for a two line model (four line
> model, coincidentally, costs the same as the minimum order amount --
that's
> $130 that I'd be essentially "throwing away").
> 
> I guess I should've realized $35 for that thing was too good to be
true!!!
> 
> Steve
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:	David Kindred [SMTP:david@retroscape.com]
> > Sent:	Friday, December 08, 2000 10:20 AM
> > To:	ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > Subject:	RE: [ECS] Weeder DTMF Interface
> > 
> > Steve,
> > 
> > Perhaps I'm reading it incorrectly, but the Call Editor description
says
> > that it is able to *generate* DTMF tones so it can do the calling. My
> > thought was that it would only monitor its own calling.
> > 
> > --David
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Lanter SB (Steven) [mailto:sblanter@motivaenterprises.com]
> > Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 11:16 AM
> > To: 'ecs-list@netbloc.com'
> > Subject: RE: [ECS] Weeder DTMF Interface
> > 
> > 
> > But the Call Editor is also supposed to be able to monitor "outgoing"
> > calls
> > (touchtones -- DTMF?).  It sends over serial port incoming call data
via
> > Telco CID, but to monitor and log outgoing numbers it must be able to
> > detect
> > DTMF.  Right?  By the way, $35 + S/H -- direct from Vive.
> > 
> > Steve
> > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From:	David Kindred [SMTP:david@retroscape.com]
> > > Sent:	Tuesday, December 05, 2000 8:52 PM
> > > To:	ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > > Subject:	RE: [ECS] Weeder DTMF Interface
> > >
> > > No, wait a minute. Jumped the gun. The Call Editor monitors Caller ID
> > not
> > > DTMF. Sorry about that. I was really happy for a minute. Doh!
> > >
> > > --David
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: David Kindred [mailto:david@retroscape.com]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 9:48 PM
> > > To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > > Subject: RE: [ECS] Weeder DTMF Interface
> > >
> > >
> > > By jove, I believe you're right! That's good news! Need to find out
how
> > > much
> > > that sucker costs, now...
> > >
> > > --David
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Lanter SB (Steven) [mailto:sblanter@motivaenterprises.com]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2000 7:30 PM
> > > To: 'ecs-list@netbloc.com'
> > > Subject: RE: [ECS] Weeder DTMF Interface
> > >
> > >
> > > Won't the Call Editor RSA from Vive Synergies do what you're looking
> > for?
> > > Is local phone control of ECS what you're looking for?
> > >
> > > Steve
 

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