Receiver off-hook tone is a loud tone applied to a line to alert the customer that the telephone receiver is off-hook.
Repeater
A device that automatically retransmits received signals on an outbound circuit, generally in an amplified or reshaped form. It restores signals that are distorted because of attenuation.
Revertive Call
A telephone call between two telephone stations on the same line.
Ring Voltage
A telephony term for a 20 Hz AC voltage super imposed on the phone line to ring bells, faxes, modems, and other telecom devices.
RUS (Rural Utilities Service)
A rural lending system made up of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) and other similar programs.
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