I, too, want to mention that I appreciate this forum and all the help I've gotten from the members here. Even back to my first post about my ACS with the rotten battery connections... This particular category especially. I had seen 1A2 phones in use when I was a youngster and those big buttons and line lamps always fascinated me. Heck, I didn't even know it was called 1A2. In the ignorance of my youth I referred to them as (I can't believe I'm going to admit this) amphenol phones, because the name on the plugs was all I usually had to go by. This forum reignited my love for these archaic phones and when I joined, I had no clue how to put together a working 1A2 system, let alone what components I would need to accomplish this. I guess what I'm getting at is, while I am no professional -as far as phones are concerned- this forum has been a godsend, and a source of near limitless knowledge about nearly every facet of communications. I'm not crazy about the lack of response from some people, but it sadly is a fact of life on the internet. I try my best not to do that to people, and as far as getting an answer to a question I'm not crazy about, I persevere. No one likes to have their answer or solution dismissed, but at the same time, people -including myself- like to hear alternatives if they are available. I try to thank everyone who has helped me, and if I've forgotten, I am sorry. But PLEASE do not pack it in because of a few thoughtless or forgetful people. *Specifically to Arthur: You have been an incredible help to me and also an inspiration. I look forward to our conversations and enjoy them immensely. Please do not abandon the forum on account of other people's negligence. You are a great help and excellent source of information to all of us and I know you are greatly appreciated here.
Chris
