Increased volume on ringing signal

This article describes how to increase (or decrease) the volume of the ringing signal or the Call Request tones, and set it back to normal when the call is answered (or canceled).

As from firmware version AMC 10.23 the volume to a station can be changed by the data command $VOL.

Change the volume of the Private Ringing signal

By using the event type 9 - Private Ringing mode in the Event Handler, one can change the volume during the ringing, and set it to a normal level when the call is answered.

In AlphaPro, go to Exchange and System -> Events, press Insert and create the following event:

Action commands:

$VOL L%1.dir U%chg(6,3)

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When a station starts to ring the volume is set to level 6 (of 9), and when the ringing stops the volume is set to level 3 (of 9).

Change the volume of the "Call Request" tone

By using the event type 12 - Priority Mail in Idle in the Event Handler, one can change the volume when there are Call Requests in the queue, and set it to a different level during the conversation. This also applies to the ringing group feature.

In AlphaPro, go to Exchange and System -> Events, press Insert and create the following event:

Action commands:

$VOL L%1.dir U%chg(6,3)

When a station receives a Call Request or Ringing Group call the volume is set to level 6. When the call is answered, the volume is set to level 3 (of 9).