Hi Pc-tech,
Pc-tech wrote in a message to David Hays:
DH> P> What is your current initialization string?  
DH>AT&F2&K4E0V1&D2S0=0S7=45+FAA=2
 P> Hmm.  Not so good.  Try the following instead:
 P> at&f2eov1s0=6s7=45+FAA=2
OK, I'll make that change.
DH>I have the problem even if I pick up the phone manually and just
DH>listen without saying anything.  I can hear the FAX tones coming from
DH>the calling FAX, but the modem just sits there.
 P> If you are listening in, the modem may not hear the fax CNG tones.  
 P> You'll need to stay off of the phone.  Also, try leaving a short 1 
 P> second (or so) gap on the beginning of your outgoing answering
 P> machine  message.
I can leave a gap in the message, but all the info from Supra indicates that 
it should work when a handset is picked up as well (as long as it isn't 
plugged into the back of the modem).
 P> Also, be sure that the modem and answering machine are
 P> connected/wired  as described in your manual.
Yup.
 P> You can also answer incoming calls with a telephone, then assume the
 P> role of the answering machine. This means you will need to hang-up
 P> when  your modem responds to the incoming fax.
I've tried, but so far no luck.
Regards,
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