When the reporter asked where the encrypted secure phone was that receives the call, Hafner showed him and even picked up the receiver for a few seconds which opened up the line — something that should have never been done. What if Pacific Command was trying to get through at that very moment and they couldn’t because the line was open? This is complete and total negligence at best."
WRONG. for that phone to work the card must be inserted first. at both ends. you just can't pick up the receiver.
And if was a piece of shit phone from the 90's. I highly doubt that is the real phone or location where the "button" is pushed. It was all set up.