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I know this thread is getting pretty old, but I thought you guys might appreciate an update:

Just bought a working Comdial Executech 2000 system (8 lines, 20 digital stations) from an electronics surplus dealer. They allowed me to plug it in real quick to make sure it worked and fired up ok. Before handing them any cash I of course did some research on my iPhone to make sure that the red LED indicator on the side being steadily on was a good sign. Turns it was, so here I am with the Executech system!

After buying the KSU, I paid a visit to another surplus place (this place was geek heaven, like an IKEA for nerds!) and bought a 66 block with four 25 pair Amp connectors on the back as well as a small black and white Sanyo CCTV camera, which I've hooked up to a small TV to watch the street.

All I've got left to get are the Comdial Executech proprietary phones.

I'm sure I'll be making a post with some questions in the Comdial section soon.

Thanks everyone,
telecom guy10

I'm sure all the Comdial folks are eagerly awaiting all of your future posts on your soon to be aquired issues with your newly purchased ebay items. You may want to edit your previous post without the (no offers please). We really do like to help but don't forget the the "Buy/Sell Telecom Equipment" in the member forums section. You really do get what you pay for thru ebay.

One of the good things about the 2000 series is the ability to program via terminal or laptop!

One of the good things about the 2000 series is the ability to program it from a terminal WITHOUT a manual :rofl:

Carl

Don't forget that if you don't have a DSS/BLF console to provide the required "C" buttons for programming, you'll have to use a laptop or terminal.

Just to add my two cents about phones for your system: The sponsors of this forum have refurb phones that may in fact be a far better deal than anything on the Bay. I do not work for them (honestly), I am only going on what I have heard from others on the forum who have purchased from them. Their refurb phones are just like brand-new-in-the-box phones.

Phones from a random Bay seller may work (or not), or they also may have been sitting in a puddle of something sticky...

Jim
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, I for one have to say, Sorry, :shrug: I for one would be taking one step back. As an earlier reply suggests, you would be way better off to check with the sponsor of this site for a used system. They are in a position to go that extra mile or two with you beyond just selling you a box. :dance:

Remember, the primary goal of this forum is to help end users understand the features of their systems and to point installers with general experience in the right direction for specific issues that they may not have had experience with. We cannot supply full Telcom 101 services but with a little diligent search through our archives, you will find greater detail info from time to time.