Ring director. This accessory permits two or three telephone answering devices (fax, modem, answering machine, ...) to share the same incoming line while providing full outgoing call capability. Uses the "ringback" method of signaling. Est. cost: $25.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Aug 1990 (v.7#8) pg. 26
Added Info COMPUTERCRAFT Oct 1991 (v.1#7) pg. 62 (Upgraded to 4 modes of operation)
Distinctive ring switch can route incoming telephone calls to the appropriate device. One telephone line can accommodate two different telephone numbers using the distinctive ring service from your local phone company. Est. cost: $43 (kit).
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] May 1994 (v.11#5) pg. 33
Tip on using a telephone-line switch "backwards" to avoid outgoing line contention between multiple modems and/or fax machines.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Feb 1998 (v.15#2) pg. 14