Rekon,
Welcome to the Fourm!
If I'm reading this correctly, I can assume that you have a GV# on let's say SP1. You're able to pick up your phone and it does give you a dail tone.
You then have a cord going into the "Line Port" of the device, but you are unable to get a Dial Tone when you press the "#" or dial **8.
Am I correct?
My question to you is; Where is the Cord comming from that supplies your TELCO service? How is the service comming into your home and to the OBi?
Before you attempt to get your Security System up and running, lets first make sure the OBi is up.
Detach the OBi from the Telco Line. Attach a Telephone to the same TELCO outlet. Do you get a Dial tone then?
-G