channels'," "asterisk -r -x 'sip show channels'," or "asterisk -r -x 'zap show channels'." Note that these are the "1.2" commands. You are probably using a more current version. If the count exceeds your threshold, create a call file to call you and play an appropriate message. -- Thanks in advance, ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Edwards sedwards at sedwards.com Voice: +1-760-468-3867 PST Newline Fax: +1-760-731-3000