Analog phone – the alternative to IP phones

Basically, the analogue telephone consists of five sections that make a phone call. In the first section there is the incoming call signal, the number section is only active when the so-called CLIP is unlocked. This is the transmission of an incoming telephone number. This assumes that the caller has switched on his number transmission. Otherwise, the signal is forwarded to the listening section, which reproduces the tone of the caller. In the language section, this captures Analog phone the sound of the called party. The power section is used for uniform power transmission. By the same principle also calling out from the works Analog phone , The number section in this case serves the destination number entry to determine the recipient. Again, your own number will only be forwarded if this option is enabled. Analog phones are available in a variety of variations, with the change being specific to the numbering section.

Analogue telephone with dial and keypad

Very antique is a telephone with a round dial, which includes holes for dialing. Under each hole in the dial is a number. If this section is rotated to the end, the technology detects the exact digit and transmits it to the network. It is one of the first systems of analog telephones for residential customers. These devices, also known as vintage telephones, are very popular among seniors or lovers of antique devices. Even collectors pay a good market price for working antique analog phones. The dial was once by a number padreplaced, which works by pressing a button.

The keypad comprises three by four rows. In the top row are the numbers one to three, in the second row the digits four to six, in the third row the digits seven to nine and in the fourth row the digit zero and the redial key and star key to call numbers. The individual functions, except for the numbers, have changed over time and vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Later, the soft keys with telephone display followed at the numeric keypad and the function SMS was added. From now on, analog telephones are also provided for sending a text message. The letters are located as a submenu on the numeric keys and each of three letters per number.

Analog phones with and without cord

A cord connects the telephone to the main circuit and the handset on an analogue telephone. The sound is transmitted through the cable by means of waves. The advantage of such a phone is the permanent telephony. Because the phone is connected to the mains and the telephone line by means of a telephone jack. The disadvantage is the short range. The handset can only be removed from the phone as far as the cable is long. The American analog phones have not prevailed in Germany, but they have a much longer cable, which is why it is possible for the phone operator to change the room during the call. In order to allow more freedom, telephones were finally developed that do without cord. These transmit the waves by means of built-in antenna, A few still existing models have an external antenna. The Cordless called phones allow extensive analog functions. For example, storing small icons or pictures of callers who are stored in the caller list. Modern devices also offer the possibility of image-to-image communication so that both telephone participants can see each other during the conversation. However, the future lies in the IP phones, which no longer allow analogue connection. Thus, the digitization is also transferred to the fixed network, which allows telephone companies faster processing of the data. The disadvantage is for the customer who will use it to glass.