homemade phone

Umiq88

is it possible to "make" a phone i have a handset (speaker/mic) i just wana be able to hang up dont wanna be able to dial numbers or anything just answer the phone

beller b

There used to be phones like that in shops & pubs years ago. Is it just to stop people making calls?

rooferPete

Hi,

I know the "Old Eircom" used to provide a line only service that prevented outgoing calls by using a blank disk on the dialler.

The newer way was to ask them to prevent outgoing calls except for emergency services.

I'm sure there is a way of disconnecting the dialling pad on the new type phones, I know there was a cover available for the keypads but it's a while since I have seen them.

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Umiq88

no i dont need to do anything like that im just curious how to do it

Umiq88

bump

netwhizkid

hang the phone on the ceiling or make those pesky teenagers or constant chatting missus pay the damn bill, that will soon keep them of the phone. Alternatively install a payphone.

LegacyUser

you can get covers phones, my mate's dad had one years ago.

all the buttons covered except the 9.

you can still make calls by tapping the receiver, so needless to say, the receiver was knackered.

payphones your best bet, i'd start with ebay.

C Fodder

Yes it's possible but you are not supposed to connect non approved equipment ot the public telephone system. To be honest its much cheaper and easier to buy one ot those 10 or 12 euro cheapo phones.

Umiq88

is was really looking for the wiring diagram for one of these just to have it on a switch or something co you can answer it