mgrant@MIMSY.UMD.EDU.UUCP (09/05/86)
I am trying to construct a call diverter out of my old apple2. I can buy what I want for about $800, but I'm cheap and I'd rather build the thing myself. Anyone know of any cheap call diverters? (a call diverter is a device which you connect 2 telephone lines. When a call comes in on the 1st line, the diverter autodials a number on the 2nd line and connects the call through.) A friend gave me some old bell 403 modems. These beats take votrax in and ascii out. They are supposed to answer the phone and accept touch tones. There is no manufacturer markings on the board; the board fits into a rack which I don't have. Anyone have any experience with these? What I'd like to find is a card that fits into my apple that will pick up a phone line and accept touchtones like the 403 above. Infact, a 403 for my apple would be great. Anyonw know where I find such a card? I hope to use a couple of these and a votrax to make a nifty call diversion toy. I may even couple the thing in with an answering machine. Ideas? suggestions? (I'm not going to sell this, but if anyone is interested in the outcome of my project, send me mail.) -Mike Grant