bytebug@pertec.UUCP (08/28/84)
TWICE THE WORK FROM TWO PHONE LINES
Two phone lines are much more useful when they're electronically
interconnected. If you're talking on one line, this ingenious
device automatically directs all incoming calls to your unused
line. Connect an answering machine or cordless phone, and it
will automatically direct calls coming in on both lines to that
one accessory. Measures 4 x 3 x 2.5". Comes with 7' modular
cord, instructions, and one year warranty.
This ad is in the latest issue of the Sharper Image catalog, and though
the idea sounds interesting, I don't believe that you can do what they
say you can. If your line is busy, how will the device know that
someone is trying to call you so it can direct their call to the other
line? The second part of the ad about directing both lines into a
single device seems straight forward enough, though.
Anyone care to explain what *they* think this device does?
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pertec computer corp
{ucbvax!unisoft | scgvaxd | trwrb | felix}!pertec!bytebugpiety@hplabs.UUCP (08/30/84)
I'd guess that it simply connects to both lines and just chooses the one that's ringing. Thus, one answering machine, cordless phone, or regular phone can be used for both lines. It must be a simple priority encoder. skeptical Bob
woods@hao.UUCP (Greg "Bucket" Woods) (08/31/84)
My guess is, you need call forwarding and/or call waiting to use it.
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