[ale] OT: Device to block calls w/o caller ID

[Geoffrey]

I do this with my computer, although this may not be a workable solution 
for you.  My modem supports caller id, therefore, when a call comes in, 
the call is accepted or rejected based on what I see in caller id. 
Further, the caller id info is passed to festival which then presents 
the caller id info audibly to my computer speakers.

You'd have to have a separate line attached to a modem in order to do 
the same.  Then again, you could let your computer receive your faxes 
and still use the fax machine for sending them. :)

Mike Millson wrote:
> Anyone know of a device I can plug into my phone line upstream of my fax
> machine that will filter out calls that do not have a caller id? Those
> seem to be the calls that when I print a fax report have no number
> listed for identification. I have an HP fax machine that can block
> individual numbers, but it apparently cannot block a fax that has no
> number. You would think HP would have this feature. If I could find a
> way to collect the $500 fine per unsolicited fax I could retire.
> 

-- 
Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net

The latest, most widespread virus?  Microsoft end user agreement.
Think about it...

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