jsol@bu-it.bu.edu (09/29/89)
I have two lines here too, one for data, and one for voice (I've ordered a third line but it's held up because of the strike). What I'd recommend is to put intelledial on your two lines (it's 9.00/mo/line) and use the "call hold" feature to do the transferring on one line. What I mean is this: You get a call on your voice line you answer it, it's for your wife. you say "hold on a minute", flash the switchook, then dial *9, and then hang up. The phone will ring. Your wife answers the fone after 4 or so rings realizing you won't be getting it....... You don't really need intercom for that. One thing you might want to try is using your fax line as a second line for intercom purposes and outside calls only. If your fax line is busy for a few short minutes while you ring the other line, it shouldn't be a problem. That is if you want an intercom. If the above situation is okay with you (dialing *9, etc), then you don't need any more lines. --jsol p.s. Intellidial is great! [Moderator's Note: It sure is! Here we call it Starline, but it is the same difference. I don't think I would ever go back to having a PBX. PT]