These are examples of the sounds generated by tone plant equipment by Western Electric/Bell System Number 1 Crossbar (#1XB) and Number 5 Crossbar (#5XB) switching systems.
Number 1 Crossbar (#1XB) Sounds
Various sounds of Western Electric Number 1 crossbar switching systems.
#1XB – Local Call
Sound of a local call made through a #1 crossbar switch.
#1XB – Toll Call
Sound of a toll call made through a #1 crossbar switch.
No Such Number Tone
Sound of a No Such Number Tone from a #1 crossbar switch. Sometimes referred to as a “crybaby”. Source: Paul Willis
Number 5 Crossbar (#5XB) Sounds
Various sounds of Western Electric Number 5 Crossbar (#5XB) switching systems.
#5XB ANA Recording
An ANA (Automatic Number Announcement) recording from a #5 crossbar. Source: Jeff Dobkin
#5XB Ringback
A ringback signal from a #5 crossbar switch. Source: Jeff Dobkin
#5XB Reorder
A reorder signal from a #5 crossbar switch.
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