A cheap PBX and alternative to line simulators: Excelltel MS208

[@JoeyRH]

I don't know about phones and haven't really cared about phones before your videos, but I enjoy all your uploads! Thank you for posting (and writing)!

[@DeAwoken]

Awesome video, very informative, entertaining and you took the time to warn about a potential safety issue for viewers who might be considering using the Mini PABX in a real world scenario. Keep it up, this was great!

[@Ancient123]

I wonder what friend wanted you to look into this! They must be cool.

[@benjaminjinkins4958]

Im looking at getting one of these, and i'm wondering if it recognizes pulse dialling. Obviously programming and such would have to be done with a DTMF phobe to have * and #, but id like to use my rotary sets for calling.

[@Ancient123]

It does not handle pulse dialing it seems.

[@rcxb1]

But you didn't actually test it with a pair of dial-up modems to confirm that it's got a clean audio signal and will provide decent speeds. I expect many (most?) folks buying line simulators are getting it for retro dial-up networking equipment...

[@lookitsahorner]

Woo, someone finally did a video on these! I quite liked the pricing on AliExpress to the UK (about £50) and they seem pretty decent based on the video. Do you happen to know what processor lives inside? Maybe a teardown at some point or internal pics?

[@computersarebad]

I'll open it up soon and take a look at the inside. I do think the only serious problem with it, that I've found so far at least, is the tone it uses for everything. It's pretty grating compared to a proper dial tone. There were a lot of key systems out there that did similar on their intercom lines, though, so I don't object to it too much.

[@lookitsahorner]

@@computersarebad If it is generic enough inside it might be possible to fiddle with it and make it sound different

[@mctavishmcardle6906]

kitty with dtmf support ...