post found at Peoples Dinar in June 2011
I was looking on line for phone options and I found a very cool one (Private TIME PT1000) this might be an options for people that don't want to change their phone number this is a list of what it does: (not promoting anything just giving you a little info that might help)
How many unwanted calls do you get every day from telemarketers, wrong numbers, blocked calls and unidentified callers? Too many. Now there’s a way to stop these unwanted callers from disturbing you: Private TIME from Command Communications.
Private TIME is a high-quality telephone/speakerphone and digital answering machine with an important difference: A unique Private TIME button, that when activated, allows only callers with code to ring through. Telemarketers are commanded to hang up, while others are able to leave messages on its built-in answering machine, even without your Ring-Through Code.
PRIVACY MODE - PrivateTIME feature is ON:
Outgoing message #2 commands telemarketers to hang up without ever ringing your phones (example only, user must record):
If you know the Ring-Through Code, please enter the number now, otherwise, leave a message at the tone – TELEMARKETERS, PERMANENTLY REMOVE THIS NUMBER FROM YOUR LIST AND IMMEDIATELY HANG UP! ”
Simply give your code to people you want to get calls from - all other calls are automatically sent to its built-in answering machine
No phones in your home will ring unless callers enter your code
Ring-Through Code is programmable (1- 4 digits)
Bright red Private TIME button lights
TWO TIMER SETTINGS
MANUAL – Private TIME feature will stay on until you turn it off
HOUR TIMER – Sets duration for one hour – lets you enjoy your PrivateTIME while eating dinner, watching a movie, reading a book or during your baby’s nap
NORMAL MODE – Private TIME feature is OFF:
Outgoing message #1 is your normal message: (example only, user must record): “We are not available, please leave a message."
Operates as a regular phone and answering machine
All phones in your home ring normally
Unanswered calls go to answering machine after two, four or seven rings (programmable
DIGITAL ANSWERING MACHINE
Digital answering machine holds up to 16 minutes of messages
No tapes or moving parts to break
Voice time/day stamp for each incoming message
Two-way recording allows you to record both sides of a conversation
Answers after two, four or seven rings
Remote operation from any touch-tone phone
Memory backup saves messages in case of power failure when battery (not included) is installed
SPEAKERPHONE
Hands-free operation
Volume control
AND MORE
OFF-HOOK ALERT – Audible alarm and visual indicator alert you to any extension phone left off hook throughout your home – ideal for homes with children or elderly
SPEED DIAL – Three one-touch speed dial buttons for your most frequently called numbers
MEMORY DIAL – 12 memory dial numbers
REMOTE ROOM MONITOR – Calling from any touch-tone phone while away from your home, you can monitor the room where your Private TIME is located
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