Subj : telephone debit cards etc.
To   : all
From : Richard Webb
Date : Sat Aug 18 2007 06:11 pm

Hello all!


New modems coming will allow me to successfully point off my system soon. 
HOwever, when traveling I'd just as soon use my telephone debit card instead of 
pay the higher long distance rates charged by hotels and motels.

THe problem:  My favorite prepaid calling card has these voice prompts.  YOu 
dial their 800 number, listen for prompt when answers, press 1 for ENglish, 
prompt tells you to enter your pin.  THird voice prompt tells you to dial your 
number, then a fourth tells you how much time you have left before your card 
needs to be recharged.

I know I can use commas to insert pauses in dial strings, but is there a way to 
get modem to ignore these voice prompts and keep on truckin' until we get a 
connect with the system at home?

Otherwise, I guess it's direct dial from the hotels and motels.

Regards,
           Richard
--- timEd 1.10.y2k+
 * Origin: Radio REscue net operations BBS       (1:116/901)

.