Rick Collins wrote in a message to John Ranger:
RC> You can't directly.  What the modem sees is a severe disruption to
RC> the data flow and, possibly, a drop in line levels.  It disconnects
RC> if it can't maintain the connection under those conditions.  You can
RC> fiddle with the parameters that control carrier loss, like S10, but
RC> its not likley to work very reliably. 
RC> The modem isn't disconnecting because another receiver was lifted. 
RC> Its disconnecting because it can't maintain the connection.
I know but there are limits to all the toys that one can have on the phone 
line so until a dedicated line is installed, using some grey matter is the 
next best thing.
I did, I asked, was told to use the S10 setting.
I have, and proved it works by signing on, making the connection, and walked 
away, picked up a receiver on a phone on the same line,
listened to the modem scream
and hung up.
walked back to my desk and found I am still solidly connected.
everytime before this caused my 28,800 to drop right away.
I am happy, I didnt rewire everything, didn't use the fax adapters,
installed nothing, except a few extra keystrokes.
RC> Rick
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> AIDS....it's not just for "some people" anymore...
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