MVM@uunet.uu.net (04/13/90)
Here in Southwestern Bell country (Oklahoma), new to the CENTREX
offerings is Personalized Ring. It is known under different names in
different locations, but what is offered (for a monthly fee, of course
here, $10/month for three) are two or up to four (maximum) distinct
rings/numbers via one telephone line.
I have a modem answering device; it will answer via modem and store
data in RAM to be retrieved later with your PC (or mini or frame).
Unlike a fax, a calling modem does not generate a tone to trigger a
switch, which is how ALL of the "automatic" fax switches work, i.e.,
the calling fax's tone switches the switch.
No manufacturer I have queried can provide me with an "automatic"
switch for a modem/voice line. The closest to such is one which can
recognize a modem tone from the calling party, which means all users
would have to be trained to call me in the answer mode. No way, Jose.
(I cannot even get my clients to sign their names on the correct
line!)
Does anyone know of a switch which can do what I need? Or is my only
answer to mortgage my soul for eternity to Southwestern Bell at
$10/month for its Personalized Ring service (after buying an
appropriate switch to switch among the rings)?
mvm@cup.portal.com