grooms@ms.uky.edu (06/11/91)
My wife is setting up her new office at a university and it became necessary that she acquire an answering machine for office use. For lack of any better reasons, I suggested she try the AT&T 1341 (?) Digital model for it's vertical form-factor and quiet, tape-less operation. She is fairly demanding when it comes to friendly ergonomics, but was quite satisifed with this model. Alas, the university's telephone system is programmed to provide a distinctive ring on incoming outside calls which the 1341 does not detect. Switching to a Panasonic 1740 enables outside calls to be detected and answered. The problem is she hates the ergonomics of the Panasonic, including it's distinctive "clown-horn" tone. My questions are: 1) What technique enables the Panasonic to recognize a call where the AT&T cannot? 2) Is there any possible way (including extraordinary means) to get the 1341 to work, short of have the line re-programmed, which the univ. is apparently loathe to do? Thanks in advance. Email preferred and summary if warranted. jerry grooms grooms%lunatix.UUCP@s.ms.uky.edu