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From: macy@fmsystm.UUCP (Macy Hallock)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Anyone have a modem dialing out on two lines?
Summary: A telephone switching system will work...
Keywords: telecom modem switch
Message-ID: <97@fmsystm.UUCP>
Date: 14 Oct 89 15:45:18 GMT
References: <1890.252E9E05@tlsi.FIDONET.ORG>
Reply-To: macy@fmsystm.UUCP (Macy Hallock)
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Organization: F M Systems  Medina, Ohio USA
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In article <1890.252E9E05@tlsi.FIDONET.ORG> Keith.Dickinson@p0.f2202.n124.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Keith Dickinson) writes:
>In an article of <5 Oct 89 00:37:40 GMT>, wiz@xroads.UUCP (Mike Carter) writes:
> >I'm running QNX (Que-Nix) on a 286 with two phone lines.
> >I can call in on one, and then tell the computer to dial a number out
> >and connect me through the two. (A complete waste of lines, but I've done
> >it many times.)
>
>Maybe he's like me and doesn't want to shell out the money for a second TB.
>

Well, here's an off the shelf solution from a telephone man...

Panasonic makes a small telephone system (generally used for small businesses)
that will act as a small PBX with modems very well.  The KXT308 system is
set up for 3 "outside" lines and 8 "extentions"  and loves modems and faxes, etc

My company sell and install these things for business.  We love 'em. Our 
customers love 'em.  You just might, too.

You will need: 1 ea. Panasonic KXT30810 Key Service Unit and 1 ea. KXT30830
LCD Display Telephone (the phone is used for programming)

The systems uses regular RJ11C type phone jacks throughout.  The instruction
manual is OK, and Panasonic gives a toll free assistance no. in the manual
(which is often busy)

You will program the modem to dial 81(pause)+no. for line one, 82 for line
two and 83+ for line 3.  Incoming ringing is programmed to your desires by
you.  You cannot use this systems as a smart fax switch or automated 
attendant without extra equipment (but it can be done).

For the best price: Try the New York discounters. Be sure they have it in
stock (many do not stock this item, they can't figure out what it is)
IMHO- This system belongs in every home and office with two or three lines
and modems/faxes.

Panasonic makes a six line, sixteen station version called a KXT616, too.
This is just a larger version of the 308.
They also make a twelve line, thrity-two station version, but it is 
complicated and not for the faint of heart (telecom-wise, that is).
These systems will work behind Centrex or PBX's that are touch-tone or
rotary-dial, as long as they use a standard two wire 2500 set type
instrument, just like any modem requires.

I can answer more specific questions on a time permitting basis.
If you are really serious, let me know, I can give you a great deal of
info and help, but be prepared to pay for it. (Thats how I pay MY rent...)

Regards,
       Macy Hallock               fmsystm!macy@NCoast.ORG
       F M Systems, Inc.          hal!ncoast!fmsystm!macy
       150 Highland Dr.           uunet!hal.cwru.edu!ncoast!fmsystm!macy
       Medina, OH 44256           Voice: 216-723-3000 X251  
       Disclaimer:                My advice is worth what you paid for it.
       Alt.disclaimer:            Your milage may vary.
       Biz.disclaimer:            My opinions are my own. What do I know?