PABX System: Featuring Panasonic KX-TES824

Medium sized PABX are fun to assemble and configure specially if your talking of the Panasonic PABX KX-TES824. I had a number of opportunity to install a number of this model in some of our Saver's branches outlet in Luzon. This model is very easy to assemble and configure and yet a very reliable platform for medium size companies. Let me start by presenting its hardware configuration. This model is a "plug and play" device as anyone with a basic knowledge on electronics can assemble it. It also comes in a user-friendly manual that will guide you through the process of assembly and configuration.

The standard KX-TES824 is composed of the main board KX-TES82480 comes in two (2) central office (CO) lines and eight (8) locals (2 CO x 8 SLT). This model can be expanded up to 24 locals and 8 CO. The package is also accompanied by an installation disk (maintenance console system). This software must be installed in a dedicated desktop or on the programmer's laptop as this console will be used later to configure the PABX unit. The PABX is a multipurpose platform that can support a number of peripherals as seen in the diagram. 1. It can be used as door opener, doorbell and chime. 2. It can be used as an intercom (doorphone) 3. External audio source can be connected 4. It can be used as a paging system. 5. The following can be connected: fax, proprietary phone, single line telephone, answering machine 6. PC and printer for maintenance and accounting. Story shared by: Roman Palo Professional Electronics Engineer, PECE No. 377

I passed the PECE Exam!

Thank God that after 3 months of waiting, I finally got to know the result of the January 2010 PECE Exam and guess what...I am one of the lucky 32 examinees who passed it!

I am now more confident to practice this profession I love very much with authority and conviction. As of the moment, I am preparing for my registration as a PECE and will get my own PECE seal soon.

For those of you out there who are licensed ECE and have been practicing for more than 7 years, I'll be happy to help you if you are interested to take the PECE Exam. Remember under the RA 9292, a PECE is already one of the signatories of the building permit. Don't miss the opportunity and prepare for your PECE exam asap!

Applying for a PECE (Professional Electronics Engineer) License in the Philippines

I recently completed my application for the Professional Engineer License (PECE) after a number of weeks of arduous preparations. I am hoping I'll get the nod of the ECE Board to give me that coveted license soon. For those of you who are planning to upgrade your ECE license to PECE, here are some tips:

1. If you are a licensed Electronics and Communications Engineer (ECE), you need to apply for upgrading to Electronics Engineer (ECE). What you need to do is visit PRC and file an application for upgrading. Pay the corresponding fees and in a month time, you will get your new PRC ID bearing the title ELECTRONICS ENGINEER.

2. After upgrading your license to Electronic Engineer, you can now apply for the PECE license (application without examination). You can easily download the checklist of requirements by visting the IECEP website www.iecep.ph.

3. Complete the checklist of requirements which include the following: Covering Letter (address to BECE Board Chairperson), Application and registration for PECE form, Curriculum Vitae, Copy of Diploma, Professional Experience, Significant Engineering Works, CPE Activities, PRC Certificate of Registration, Valid Professional dentification Card, Certificate of Good Moral Standing fro IECEP, Passport size photos, Applicant Declaration, etc.

4. It is suggested that you compile all the documents in a CLEAR BOOK for better organization and easier reading of the board of examiners. In organizing the application, a Table of Contents is necessary and you need to tab each pages according to your table of contents.

5. You also need to do the following: a. have your certificate of experience(s) and application declaration notarized, b. secure your NBI clearance, c. submit two 2x2 photos in corporate attire (coat & tie), white background with name tag, d. covering letter addres to BECE chairperson (get standard format to IECEP office).

6. Submit three (3) copies of the application (including the original) to IECEP office as soon as you completed all the requirements.

7. BTW, before I forget, you need to be in good standing to the organization before you can apply for PECE, that is, your IECEP membership should be current or otherwise you need to renew it.

8. After completing all the requirements, IECEP office will notify you when to submit the application to PRC. PRC in coordination with the Board of Electronics Engineer will then schedule you for the Oral Examination (interview).