covert@19.114.enet.dec.com (John R. Covert 11-Jan-1990 0743) (01/11/90)
>I called our fax machine at work and it does not sound like this >device either - so I am confused about it. The sound you describe is the CCITT standard sound for "the device calling you is an autodialer." FAX machines generate this sound when making calls. They do not generate this sound when answering calls. >If it is indeed a fax machine - perhaps I can borrow a fax machine or fax >modem and hook it up and try to recieved their cover sheet ... Patrick is correct to point out that the phone company is required to help you find the source of an annoyance call -- at no charge. But your own idea above (except for the harrassment part which followed) is a good idea. Since these calls come at a specific time, if you have call forwarding, you could make arrangements with one of those P.O.Box/FAX drops (or anyone with a FAX machine) for you to forward your calls to their machine from 10:20 to 10:35 some night to receive the FAX and find the originator. /john