[comp.dcom.modems] A and A-1 lead control

glen@aecom.yu.edu (Glen M. Marianko) (06/17/89)

I have a couple of modems and answering machines connected to extensions
on our in-house NEC voice PBX.  The problem is, when they go off-hook,
the light on the telephone does not come on which makes it prone to
others picking up the extension when in use.

Does anyone have any experience with an add-on product that can
go between the voice PBX and modem, detect off hook and short the A-leads?
A few years ago, Radio Shack was selling one, but it didn't work on
our PBX.

Any suggestions?

-- Glen Marianko - glen@aecom.yu.edu

P.S.  Someone gave me the name of a company "COMCORE" in NYC, but the
      phone number (689-9018) is answered by another company and
      information couldn't find them.  In the immortal words of
      a local weatherman, "HELLLLLLLLLLLO COMCORE!!!!???", you alive?