7-42 DBS 576 (USA) issued October 2000 576-36-700Chapter 7. SLT Features Section 700 - OperationDirect Trunk AccessExtensions can seize a specific trunk for outgoing calls. Extensions can also use Direct Trunk Accessto test trunks or to access data trunks.OperationTo use Direct Trunk Access:Hardware Requirements• N/ARelated Programming• FF1-0-03: Extension COS (Direct Trunk Access)• FF3: Extension COSConsiderations• N/AMCO Trunk AccessThe System supports up to 5 MCO groups for each MCO tenant group. You can seize an idle trunkfrom the MCO trunk group by entering the MCO access code.OperationTo seize an idle trunk:Hardware Requirements• N/ARelated Programming• FF1: MCO AccessAction Result1. Lift the handset.2. Enter the Direct Trunk Access code (default = 88).3. Enter the desired trunk number. Outside dial tone4. Dial the phone number.Action Result1. Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone2. Enter the desired trunk access number (9 or 81-84). (SeeTable 2 on page 7-43.)Outside dial tone3. Dial the phone number.