Hi Mark...
MW> > As it seems, line and phone connectors are connected
MW> > "in parallel" i.e. pins a-a1 b-b1 are _not_
MW> > disconnected in off hook state...
MW> >
MW> > Is there a way out ? For example an electronic patch or
MW> > even a software switch ???
MW>There is no way to change the modem behavior.  Places such
MW>as Radio Shack in the U.S. have a device called a Teleprotector
MW>which prevents a phone device from using the line if the line
MW>is already being used.  Such a device may resolve the problem.
But why is it that most 19.2k+ modems have the two wired in parallel?
With my SupraFAXModem v.32bis 14.4, when the modem goes offhook, it
"turns off" the phone that is connected to the back of it.
-=SK=-
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