Channel 5 documentary 8th June 9.00 pm - 10.30 pm

[David1819]

Oh dear! I didn't know that, Dave!

I wonder if her Job coach Dezza (I mean Derrek) at the job centre counts this as looking for work? 

[Zoso]

Sigh!

A phone off the hook sets a alarm on at the exchange in those days anyway, so the operator does not have to listen in if they don't want to.

So probably just another mistake!

 

The operator DID listen in the log states that she heard movement and a dog barking. You can argue all day and all night that there was a 999 call, but there wasn't. The logs tell you that, the BT operator confirms what the logs say, but you fantasise about a non existent call from Sheila. It won't free Bamber, but it might make you feel better.

[Rob_]

The operator DID listen in the log states that she heard movement and a dog barking. You can argue all day and all night that there was a 999 call, but there wasn't. The logs tell you that, the BT operator confirms what the logs say, but you fantasise about a non existent call from Sheila. It won't free Bamber, but it might make you feel better.

I am not talking about a 999 call I am simply saying there is a difference between a phone being "engaged" and a "phone being off the hook"

So please don't post misinformation that suits your point of view.

You seem to imply they are one and the same thing they are not.

[Jane]

I am not talking about a 999 call I am simply saying there is a difference between a phone being "engaged" and a "phone being off the hook"

So please don't post misinformation that suits your point of view.

You seem to imply they are one and the same thing they are not.

So how does the automated system know whether my phone is dangling off the hook/cradle, or being held in my hand but I'm saying nothing?

[Bubo bubo]

So how does the automated system know whether my phone is dangling off the hook/cradle, or being held in my hand but I'm saying nothing?

Oh dear I fear a spat arriving soon.

It is simple. If you dial a number the system says you are engaged even if the connection has yet to receive a response and you just have the phone in your hand.

If a connection is made you are engaged until one of the participants ends the call. At that time the system regards you as off the hook after a given timing (pre-set) which also triggers the howler on your phone handset to prompt you to replace the receiver.

As previously outlined. Off the hook also displays a yellow light on the switchboard and engaged gives a red light

If you dial a number that is engaged you get the engaged signal on your hand set. Should your phone be siting idle the switchboard shows a green light. (inactiv)