Description
Tired of hunting for a spare phone line just to show a customer how a new phone, fax, or modem works? The Viking DLE-300 solves that problem instantly by creating a complete, realistic simulated analog phone line right on your desk or at a customer site.
This compact unit delivers everything a real phone line would – dial tone, ringback, busy signals, SIT tones, name and number Caller ID, and full high-speed data support – all without touching or disrupting any live phone service. Connect two analog devices through the standard RJ11 jacks, power it up, and you have a working line ready in seconds. It even supports ring-down mode for instant connections without dialing, and a built-in audio jack lets you record voice prompts on the fly.
Sales teams use it to demo phones and fax machines on the showroom floor. Technicians rely on it to diagnose equipment without waiting on a free line. Trainers run 911 procedures in the classroom safely and realistically. Whatever the job, the DLE-300 keeps things moving without the hassle of coordinating real phone service.
Our Expert Take: The DLE-300's 911 trainer mode is a standout feature that most basic line simulators simply don't offer – if you're running emergency communication training for dispatchers or first responders, this alone makes it worth having. The unlimited data speed support also means you're not boxed in when testing older modems or modern DSL-capable equipment side by side. Just keep in mind the operating temperature tops out at 90°F, so this one is best suited for controlled indoor environments rather than hot outdoor job sites.
Key Features
- Creates a full simulated analog phone line anywhere – no live lines needed
- Realistic name and number Caller ID generation
- Full call progress tones: dial tone, ringback, busy, reorder, and SIT tones
- Standard or distinctive 20Hz AC ringing with up to 6.0 REN load capacity
- Supports all high-speed data with no speed limits
- 40VDC talk battery for strong, reliable performance
- Special 911 trainer mode for classroom or business emergency training
- Touch tone detection and ring-down mode for instant connection without dialing
- CPC (calling party control) break on disconnect with 2-second generation time
- Audio input/output jack for easy voice prompt recording
- Simple plug-and-play setup via two RJ11 jacks and one 3.5mm audio jack
- Designed, manufactured, and supported in the USA
Technical Specifications
- Power: 120VAC to 13.8VAC 1.25A UL listed adapter (included)
- Talk Battery: 40VDC
- Ringer Output: 6.0 REN load
- Maximum Data Speed: Unlimited
- Maximum Loop Length: 2.6 mi (4.2 km) on 24 AWG twisted pair
- CPC Generation Time: 2 seconds
- Connections: 2 × RJ11 jacks, 1 × 3.5mm audio jack
- Dimensions: 5.0″ x 5.0″ x 1.5″ (127mm x 127mm x 25mm)
- Operating Temperature: 32°F to 90°F (0°C to 32°C)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Shipping Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
- Certifications: FCC Part 15