Paging port on PARTNER R7

[GilGilmore]

I recently replaced a PARTNER II with a R7. The documentation recomended that I convert my highest number line port to page, and so I did. Everything indicated that the change was made, but I70 would not work. I started backing up one port at a time until I came to #5 before it worked. That was OK I move the lines around to compensate.
The problem is now that there is a spurt of what sounds like "feedback" at the end of a *I70 transmission. This configuration has worked perfectly since 1993 on the PARTNER II The only way I can stop the spurt is use the *71 option,which is not an acceptable permanent solution.

Is there any other info on the R7 other than the provided CD? Any help appreciated.

 

[itpphoneguy]

Hi GilGilmore,
You should be able to use any CO port except ports on a 206 card. The documentation recommends using port 5 (last on that card). Port 5 has contact closure as well, you don't need that at all. Therefore, you can try to assign this to a different CO port, maybe that will fix your problem.
When paging, hang up with your finger on the hookswitch to avoid all the "clunking" as the receiver is replaced.

-Chris

 

[TouchToneTommy]

Wether or not you need the contact closure depends on the paging amplifier - PagePacs made my Harris, which is about the same vintage as the Partner II that was replaces do require the closure.