>>Hi Len,
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>>>>>How can we change the silence wait for duration?
>>>>
>>>>Check your modem manual for the S7 register setting. Might be the one.
>>>
>>>Just been looking for that, I don't think S7 is the correct one (though it may change from modem to modem). From all I've read, the 5 seconds appears to be fixed. I've looked at one or two manuals & can't find anyway of modifying that delay - the one thing I haven't been able to find so far is a detailed description of the Sportsters S registers.
>>>
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>>Depends on the mode the modem is in - data, fax, or voice. At least with the Rockwell chip set types.
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>>>I skipped a bit of this thread (I'll go back & look) but is there any possibility of using the , modifier - the delay on that is adjustable, but it would mean working out how long it takes before the phone is answered.
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>>Yep - just suggested that to Michel.
>
>If what he wants is some noise recording, how about the following :
>
>ATDT1234567;A+chr(13)
>
>That will dial the number, drop back to command mode & then return immediately in Answer mode & go through the negotiation tones.
>He could then delay as long as he wanted & then hang up.

What does the A stands for?

In my line, I would have something like this as I need to wait for a delay.

ATDT1234567,,,,,,,;A

It works. I hear a modem conversation on the recorded voice mail. <s>