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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:36 pm    Post subject: [asterisk-users] Using Asterisc for Taking Calls for Radio Reply with quote

Hello Asterisc-Users List,

I am new to the list. I joined with a question in mind: How would you
set up an asterisc box so that:
(A) Someone dials a number
(B) They are presented with a menu
(C) Entering a number, like 1, connects a call to me.
(D) I am on a mixing board, running an internet radio show. I want to
run asterisc into the board, and run an output from the board to
asterisc. Is that possible using a soundcard? I don't really want to
spend money.
(E) I want the board to start wringing when I get a call, and I want
the call audio to the board as well.

I also would like it if I could not use my local phone line. I would
prefer something like a free internet based number. The box will not
need to be able to call out, so that's not a problem. A friend of mine
uses asterisc, and has a free internet based number for asterisc. I
would like to do the same.

I hope this is possible, and thanks in advance.

Shane

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:11 pm    Post subject: [asterisk-users] Using Asterisc for Taking Calls for Radio Reply with quote

On Thursday 03 January 2008 19:36:10 Shane D wrote:
Quote:
Hello Asterisc-Users List,

That's Asterisk, with a K. I do have to say, I've never seen that particular
misspelling before, though.

Quote:
I am new to the list. I joined with a question in mind: How would you
set up an asterisc box so that:
(A) Someone dials a number
(B) They are presented with a menu
(C) Entering a number, like 1, connects a call to me.
(D) I am on a mixing board, running an internet radio show. I want to
run asterisc into the board, and run an output from the board to
asterisc. Is that possible using a soundcard? I don't really want to
spend money.

Sure, just use chan_alsa (Console driver).

Quote:
(E) I want the board to start wringing when I get a call, and I want
the call audio to the board as well.

I also would like it if I could not use my local phone line. I would
prefer something like a free internet based number.

You're not going to get a free number connected to the PSTN, although you
could publish a SIP address for no fee. For a PSTN number, you're going to
need to pay at least a monthly fee; however, it will probably be low.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:16 am    Post subject: [asterisk-users] Using Asterisc for Taking Calls for Radio Reply with quote

Umm... create your dial plan then use a softphone? You'll have to work
out the audio connections in and out of your computer that feeds a audio
channel and outputs the monitor back to the computer but it can be done
pretty easily.

Shane D wrote:
Quote:
Hello Asterisc-Users List,

I am new to the list. I joined with a question in mind: How would you
set up an asterisc box so that:
(A) Someone dials a number
(B) They are presented with a menu
(C) Entering a number, like 1, connects a call to me.
(D) I am on a mixing board, running an internet radio show. I want to
run asterisc into the board, and run an output from the board to
asterisc. Is that possible using a soundcard? I don't really want to
spend money.
(E) I want the board to start wringing when I get a call, and I want
the call audio to the board as well.

I also would like it if I could not use my local phone line. I would
prefer something like a free internet based number. The box will not
need to be able to call out, so that's not a problem. A friend of mine
uses asterisc, and has a free internet based number for asterisc. I
would like to do the same.

I hope this is possible, and thanks in advance.

Shane

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 5:40 am    Post subject: [asterisk-users] Using Asterisc for Taking Calls for Radio Reply with quote

I had thought of that. And sorry for the misspelling of asterisk. For
some reason, I thought C.

Anyway, I would prefer not to use a softphone, but I could if need be.

I just want a phone number, located who cares where, that will ring my
asterisk box. My friend has done this successfully for free. Does
anyone know of a service for this?

On 1/4/08, Don Fanning <don at 00100100.net> wrote:
Quote:
Umm... create your dial plan then use a softphone? You'll have to work
out the audio connections in and out of your computer that feeds a audio
channel and outputs the monitor back to the computer but it can be done
pretty easily.

Shane D wrote:
Quote:
Hello Asterisc-Users List,

I am new to the list. I joined with a question in mind: How would you
set up an asterisc box so that:
(A) Someone dials a number
(B) They are presented with a menu
(C) Entering a number, like 1, connects a call to me.
(D) I am on a mixing board, running an internet radio show. I want to
run asterisc into the board, and run an output from the board to
asterisc. Is that possible using a soundcard? I don't really want to
spend money.
(E) I want the board to start wringing when I get a call, and I want
the call audio to the board as well.

I also would like it if I could not use my local phone line. I would
prefer something like a free internet based number. The box will not
need to be able to call out, so that's not a problem. A friend of mine
uses asterisc, and has a free internet based number for asterisc. I
would like to do the same.

I hope this is possible, and thanks in advance.

Shane




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PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:10 am    Post subject: [asterisk-users] Using Asterisc for Taking Calls for Radio Reply with quote

shane, et. al.
shouldn't the console/dsp work? I have a handset, let me get it.... no
markings on it, has jacks to plug into your sound card for audio in and
audio out.. it worked on my laptop with asterisk or maybe a softphone...
if your sound board has an audio in/out that might work directly...
I'm not an electronics guy, you may need a pre-amp or something similar
to step up/down the signal... even if you had the softphone running on
the * box, you could have it auto answer and feed the board directly.
well, maybe auto answer wouldn't be such a great idea...
I also talked with a radio talk show host who handled 100s of calls per
night in a 3 hr segment. they had 4 people screening and staging calls
to prep the host.. perhaps more than where you are now but, hey,
someday! Smile.... three people took calls and entered subject/notes into
ACT of call things to use, then the producer selected and sequenced the
calls, (read retyped the subj/notes) for display on the host console...
also other notes were sent in the same way.. quite an interesting layout...
email off list if you want more information...
daveC

Shane D wrote:
Quote:
I had thought of that. And sorry for the misspelling of asterisk. For
some reason, I thought C.

Anyway, I would prefer not to use a softphone, but I could if need be.

I just want a phone number, located who cares where, that will ring my
asterisk box. My friend has done this successfully for free. Does
anyone know of a service for this?

On 1/4/08, Don Fanning <don at 00100100.net> wrote:

Quote:
Umm... create your dial plan then use a softphone? You'll have to work
out the audio connections in and out of your computer that feeds a audio
channel and outputs the monitor back to the computer but it can be done
pretty easily.

Shane D wrote:

Quote:
Hello Asterisc-Users List,

I am new to the list. I joined with a question in mind: How would you
set up an asterisc box so that:
(A) Someone dials a number
(B) They are presented with a menu
(C) Entering a number, like 1, connects a call to me.
(D) I am on a mixing board, running an internet radio show. I want to
run asterisc into the board, and run an output from the board to
asterisc. Is that possible using a soundcard? I don't really want to
spend money.
(E) I want the board to start wringing when I get a call, and I want
the call audio to the board as well.

I also would like it if I could not use my local phone line. I would
prefer something like a free internet based number. The box will not
need to be able to call out, so that's not a problem. A friend of mine
uses asterisc, and has a free internet based number for asterisc. I
would like to do the same.

I hope this is possible, and thanks in advance.

Shane

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:06 am    Post subject: [asterisk-users] Using Asterisc for Taking Calls for Radio Reply with quote

Thanks. I will be e-mailing ou off list. I want more instructions on
hos to use the soundcard. I am an asterisk novice.

Shane

On 1/4/08, dave cantera <david.cantera at iacnet.net> wrote:
Quote:
shane, et. al.
shouldn't the console/dsp work? I have a handset, let me get it.... no
markings on it, has jacks to plug into your sound card for audio in and
audio out.. it worked on my laptop with asterisk or maybe a softphone...
if your sound board has an audio in/out that might work directly...
I'm not an electronics guy, you may need a pre-amp or something similar
to step up/down the signal... even if you had the softphone running on
the * box, you could have it auto answer and feed the board directly.
well, maybe auto answer wouldn't be such a great idea...
I also talked with a radio talk show host who handled 100s of calls per
night in a 3 hr segment. they had 4 people screening and staging calls
to prep the host.. perhaps more than where you are now but, hey,
someday! Smile.... three people took calls and entered subject/notes into
ACT of call things to use, then the producer selected and sequenced the
calls, (read retyped the subj/notes) for display on the host console...
also other notes were sent in the same way.. quite an interesting layout...
email off list if you want more information...
daveC



Shane D wrote:
Quote:
I had thought of that. And sorry for the misspelling of asterisk. For
some reason, I thought C.

Anyway, I would prefer not to use a softphone, but I could if need be.

I just want a phone number, located who cares where, that will ring my
asterisk box. My friend has done this successfully for free. Does
anyone know of a service for this?

On 1/4/08, Don Fanning <don at 00100100.net> wrote:

Quote:
Umm... create your dial plan then use a softphone? You'll have to work
out the audio connections in and out of your computer that feeds a audio
channel and outputs the monitor back to the computer but it can be done
pretty easily.

Shane D wrote:

Quote:
Hello Asterisc-Users List,

I am new to the list. I joined with a question in mind: How would you
set up an asterisc box so that:
(A) Someone dials a number
(B) They are presented with a menu
(C) Entering a number, like 1, connects a call to me.
(D) I am on a mixing board, running an internet radio show. I want to
run asterisc into the board, and run an output from the board to
asterisc. Is that possible using a soundcard? I don't really want to
spend money.
(E) I want the board to start wringing when I get a call, and I want
the call audio to the board as well.

I also would like it if I could not use my local phone line. I would
prefer something like a free internet based number. The box will not
need to be able to call out, so that's not a problem. A friend of mine
uses asterisc, and has a free internet based number for asterisc. I
would like to do the same.

I hope this is possible, and thanks in advance.

Shane

--
My wife's sister is in California.
I should buy her a Videophone2008!

Truly, The Next Best Thing to Being There!
--

WorldWideVideoPhones.com
856.380.0894




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PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:15 pm    Post subject: [asterisk-users] Using Asterisc for Taking Calls for Radio Reply with quote

Shane D wrote:
Quote:
I had thought of that. And sorry for the misspelling of asterisk. For
some reason, I thought C.

Anyway, I would prefer not to use a softphone, but I could if need be.

I just want a phone number, located who cares where, that will ring my
asterisk box. My friend has done this successfully for free. Does
anyone know of a service for this?

IPKALL.com

There may be others too.

-Troy
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:41 pm    Post subject: [asterisk-users] Using Asterisc for Taking Calls for Radio Reply with quote

I discovered the following in this reguard:
http://freeworlddialup.com
Sign up for that, and then you will use:
http://ipcall.com (US Numbers)
http://uknumber.co.uk (UK Numbers)
They both provide free phone numbers for a box.

Shane

On 1/4/08, Troy Ayers <asteriskfan at wcta.net> wrote:
Quote:
Shane D wrote:
Quote:
I had thought of that. And sorry for the misspelling of asterisk. For
some reason, I thought C.

Anyway, I would prefer not to use a softphone, but I could if need be.

I just want a phone number, located who cares where, that will ring my
asterisk box. My friend has done this successfully for free. Does
anyone know of a service for this?

IPKALL.com

There may be others too.

-Troy


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