Voip Signaling
Which the difference between Ground Start and Loop Start ?

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ASKED: June 1, 2006  4:49 PM
UPDATED: June 2, 2006  6:52 PM

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Look at the bottom of this link: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_mod/1700/1750/1750voip/intro.htm rt
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Astronomers answer is 100% correct, but in simple terms, a simple off-hook (short circuit) on loop start brings up dial tone. A ground start circuit needs an off-hook with a short ground on the line to bring up dial tone and lock in the circuit. Most PBX and electronic key systems have a provision for using either,

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