asterisk users - Jun 2006 - Callstatus on bridge IAX2 <-> ZAPTEL is always "answer" even if the call fails

Hello,
In my asterisk box, i have a zaptel card connected to my analogic pstn line.
I'm using a IAX2 client to call outside :

IAX2 client <--> Asterisk <--> Zaptel card  <----> France
telecom line

When checking cdr logs file, i always have an "ANSWER" on call status 
when
call on this trunk, even if the final destination does not answer. Is
"ANSWER" the status of the bridge between channels IAX2 & ZAP ? or
is it
really the final status  of the link ?

I'm looking forward to get the final status of the call.
If somebody could help.
Thanks.
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Mouss Greg wrote:
> Hello,
> In my asterisk box, i have a zaptel card connected to my analogic pstn 
> line.
> I'm using a IAX2 client to call outside :
>
> IAX2 client <--> Asterisk <--> Zaptel card  <----> France
telecom line
>
> When checking cdr logs file, i always have an "ANSWER" on call
status
> when call on this trunk, even if the final destination does not 
> answer. Is "ANSWER" the status of the bridge between channels
IAX2 &
> ZAP ? or is it really the final status  of the link ?
>
> I'm looking forward to get the final status of the call.
> If somebody could help.
> Thanks
Zap channels consider the call answered once dialing is complete, , 
which complicates billing, and any hope of another action on a real no 
answer.
The writers never made any provisions for lines that provide any sort of 
answer supervision

John Novack

Thanks John for your quick answer,

You're right, i'm trying to put a strong billing system in place, after
many
months using ASTCC, i'm now integrating a2billing which seems to be stronger
(my own opinion). But i did'nt clearly undertstand what you said (my poor
english level  again ...) Could have few minutes to clarify ? Thanks again.

Mouss.
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