jamin%alcor.usc.edu@usc.edu (Sugih Jamin) (02/11/90)
Hello, When using my modem for dialup, I don't want to disable my call waiting with *71 because I do want the incoming call to get through. But I am not very happy with the call waiting cutting my modem connection either. Is there a way that I can intercept the call waiting signal, recognize it, and notify myself that there is a call waiting? Further, if such is possible, can I toggle between the call and my modem connection? Is there any communications device out there that does this? Please respond by e-mail, I'll summarize. Thanks. sugih [Moderator's Note: Yes. Its called having two lines in hunt. You have a second physical line, or wire from the CO. When a second call comes in, the CO puts it on the second line. You 'toggle' between the two lines by using a second instrument to answer the second line with the new call. Or, you use a hold button, perhaps. No call waiting signal will be involved. In effect, the CO will 'intercept' the call for you and park it on the second line, and 'notify' you by ringing the bell on that phone. This is probably NOT the answer you wanted; its the only one I know of. PT]