[comp.sys.mac.comm] Abaton Interfax to answer only other FAX calls ????

simon@cs.ualberta.ca (Simon Tortike) (05/22/91)

I just got my Abaton Interfax 24/96 fax modem and software to run with
my Mac at home.  As I cannot afford a dedicated line for the modem,
I would like to configure the modem or software so that it will only 
answer the phone if there is a fax machine at the other end.  Is this 
possible, or must the call be answered before a fax machine can be detected?
I know there are fax machines available which do differentiate between
fax and voice and will switch the call to the telephone.

The May issue of MacUser states that Technology Concepts makes the Fax
Line Manager Model 202 to do this for $169, while MacSema's Ringo ET will
turn on the Mac if it detects a fax on the other end ($69.95).  Neither of
these appear to be discounted through the mail order houses.  Are there
any other (cheaper) options?

Thanks,
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W. Simon Tortike,                   | tel     : 403/492-3338
Dept of Mining, Metallurgical       | fax     : 403/492-7219
      and Petroleum Engineering,    |
University of Alberta,              | CA*net  : simon@mmpe.mineral.UAlberta.CA