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Re: [TenTec] Paragon Problem gets very odd

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Paragon Problem gets very odd
From: Carter <k8vt@ameritech.net>
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Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:57:28 -0400
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On 7/14/2012 3:03 PM, GARY HUBER wrote:
Then there is the old TELCO serviceman's trouble ticket note.... PROBLEM
CAME CLEAR WHILE TESTING.

Yes, actually quite common, especially on "dry" circuits (those without talk battery).

Using their test set put current on the circuit, effectively (and temporarily) "sealing" noisy splices. This testing conundrum ("came clear while testing") led to interface devices that placed sealing current on the circuit.

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