On most PC modems, a ring is a ring. It can tell if a ring is for a voice telephone or for a fax. If you want something that will detect between voice and fax there are separate units that will detect what you have and route it to a voice phone or the fax modem.
I researched devices that would distinguish between faxes and voice calls and selected the ComSwitch 5500 by Command Communications. I got mine off of the NewEgg Internet site for $125.
The ComSwitch deciphers calls and routes them to the fax or answering device. The switch works with a phone, answering machine, and fax/modem.
Command Communications is good at answering any questions you might have before and after sale.
HINT: The distinctive ring only occurs on the first incoming ring. ComSwitch answers the call on the first ring, engages and changes the ring to a single tone as it listens for a fax sound.
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I recently secured a distinctive ring line.
I researched devices that would distinguish between faxes and voice calls and selected the ComSwitch 5500 by Command Communications. I got mine off of the NewEgg Internet site for $125.
The ComSwitch deciphers calls and routes them to the fax or answering device. The switch works with a phone, answering machine, and fax/modem.
Command Communications is good at answering any questions you might have before and after sale.
HINT: The distinctive ring only occurs on the first incoming ring. ComSwitch answers the call on the first ring, engages and changes the ring to a single tone as it listens for a fax sound.