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My telephone line doubles as my fax and modem line. Since I have calling
waiting, for all outgoing fax and modem calls, I instruct my f/m to
first dial *70, and then the actual number. This switches off the call
waiting so the beep tones don't confuse the f/m. However, if I receive
a f/m call, in order to switch off call waiting, I am required to place
the call on hold (by quickly depressing and releasing the switch hook),
then dialing *70. After a brief pause the incoming call comes back on
the line. 

1) I don't know how to make my modem quickly depress the switch hook, nor
my f/m software, which is currently Quick Link II, but could be WinFax or
something else. Suggestions?

2) I don't know how the other party (fax or modem) would take to being
put on hold for several seconds while my f/m switches off call waiting.

Has anyone ever encountered this problem before. I could always get rid
of call waiting, or get a second dedicated phone line. Neither of these
is attractive to me.

Thanks in advance for any help.

John Calvert
calvert@mast.queensu.ca