Difference between revisions of "On-hook dialing"
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The condition that exists when a telephone or other user instrument is not in use, i.e., when idle waiting for a call. Note: on-hook originally referred to the storage of an idle telephone receiver, i.e., separate earpiece, on a switchhook. The weight of the receiver depresses the spring loaded switchhook thereby disconnecting the idle instrument from the telephone line. | The condition that exists when a telephone or other user instrument is not in use, i.e., when idle waiting for a call. Note: on-hook originally referred to the storage of an idle telephone receiver, i.e., separate earpiece, on a switchhook. The weight of the receiver depresses the spring loaded switchhook thereby disconnecting the idle instrument from the telephone line. | ||
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| + | == See also / Siehe auch == | ||
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| + | * off-hook dialing | ||
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Revision as of 11:34, 25 September 2006
Explanation
The condition that exists when a telephone or other user instrument is not in use, i.e., when idle waiting for a call. Note: on-hook originally referred to the storage of an idle telephone receiver, i.e., separate earpiece, on a switchhook. The weight of the receiver depresses the spring loaded switchhook thereby disconnecting the idle instrument from the telephone line.
See also / Siehe auch
- off-hook dialing
