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- From: tad@ssc.wa.com (Tad Cook)
- Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
- Subject: Re: Modem/Voice Switches
- Message-ID: <1992Aug19.024217.16144@ssc.wa.com>
- Date: 19 Aug 92 02:42:17 GMT
- References: <BszGC1.LoD@unx.sas.com>
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- In article <BszGC1.LoD@unx.sas.com> sasmob@chewy.unx.sas.com (Mark Burhans) writes:
- >
- >I am looking for any info on a FAX/MODEM/Switch made by Radio Shack.
- >It's a DUOFONE AFX-60. We're trying to use it in conjunction with a
- >BBS. There is one phone line. On this phone line is a modem and an
- >anwering machine. The modem is FAX-capable, but is being used solely
- >as a modem for a BBS.
- >
- >Here's where I need help. We are having a hard time getting the
- >switch to *NOT* activate the answering machine when it's a modem call.
- >The modem and BBS software is setup to answer on the first ring:
- >
- > ATS0=1.
- >
- >The BBS software is Telegard (Can't remember the version). So... I
- >call our BBS, the modem bypasses the switch, and starts sending modem
- >signals. Meanwhile, the switch is sending me RING's and after 4 rings
- >the answering machine kicks in. ARGH!!!!
- >
- >Help! Anything: 1. Get another switch from a REAL company.
- > 2. Inform me how to properly use the switch.
- > 3. Suggestions on what to try next.
- > 4. Has anybody had any success with these switches?
- >
- >
-
- These fax switches don't work very well. They have to answer the
- call and then try to determine what kind of call it is.
-
- The kind I like are the ones that work with distinctive ringing
- from your local telco. It costs a few bucks more per month,
- but with distinctive ringing the switch can tell what kind of
- call it is BEFORE answering, and route it accordingly. I think
- you can have up to four numbers assigned to one line.
-
- I think Hello Direct has one that works with up to two numbers on
- one line. Their US number is 1-800-HI-HELLO. Lynx Automation
- of Lynnwood, Washington makes one too. (call directory assistance
- for 206 area code).
-
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