Is there a way to prevent T1 stress tests from keying all radios at once?

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The discussion centers on the challenge of preventing T1 stress tests from inadvertently keying all radios in a facility. The issue arises when local telephone companies conduct stress tests on T1 lines, sending a properly framed T1 signal with all "highs," which activates all radios simultaneously. A proposed solution involves implementing a filter that accepts T1 input via an RJ-45 connector while blocking the specific signal pattern that triggers the radios. Additionally, examining the T1 multiplexer (mux) settings may provide an alternative solution to prevent the "all ones" condition from asserting an "E" keying lead.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of T1 line signaling and framing
  • Familiarity with RJ-45 connectors and wiring
  • Knowledge of radio communication systems and keying mechanisms
  • Experience with T1 multiplexers (mux) and their configuration
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  • Research T1 line filtering techniques to prevent unwanted signaling
  • Explore T1 multiplexer (mux) documentation for configuration options related to "all ones" conditions
  • Investigate circuit design for a T1 signal filter that blocks specific patterns
  • Learn about radio keying systems and their operational parameters
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Radio communication technicians, electronics engineers, and professionals involved in T1 line management and radio keying systems will benefit from this discussion.

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I work in the electronics industry on radio communications specifically. The radios I maintain are not usually located at the facility in which they are used. Meaning the tramsmitters and receivers are located several miles from their respective operators, and the audio signals as well as the push-to-talk signalling are transmitted back and forth (from the operators to the tramsmitter/receiver facility) via a T1 line. A busy signal, or "high" on the T1 line is what we use to key the transmitters.
The problem i am experiencing is when we have a T1 problem, or the local telephone company needs to do checks on the line, they run what is known as a "Stress Test" which is a properly "framed" T1 signal with all "highs". This is meant to stess the line to its max potential and the phone technicians use this data to evaluate the line.
As you can see the problem is when they run this test, it will key all the radios in the facility. This is mainly an issue when the testing is done without the radio technician's knowledge, or someone is unaware that this will happen.
I am in need of a circuit or device that will accept a T1 input (from a RJ-45 connector) and pass all valid inputs EXCEPT the properly framed T1 with all "highs", there is never a scenario in which we would want all the radios keyed at once.

Thanks in advance for your help
 
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What is radio keying?

So you need a filter that takes an RJ-45 copper input and outputs the same? That filter needs to filter out only properly framed T1 with all highs?

Can you provide some more information about this T1 "high" signal?
 
I would think the solution to your problem would be at your T1 mux that interfaces to your radio transmitter. I believe that where I work we have a simular set up and key in the same way. When we get an all ones condition though, the mux goes into an alarm, but does not assert an "E" keying lead. Maybe you should look at your mux documentation as there might be a setting for how it handles an "all ones" condition.
 

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