We're using an old Panasonic answering machine that uses regular audio
tapes. The messages are clear to the end, as the line is filtered. Try a
different answering machine. I'll probably switch to the built-in
answering feature on our Panasonic DECT 6 base station when the old
machine dies. Both machines can be accessed from remote phones.
I like tape machines better because they hold an hour's worth of
messages. The digital one only holds about 15 minutes--not good when you
go away for a week or more, but both are free, as opposed to many online
voicemail services. Newer is not always better. Sometimes low tech
trumps high tech.
Betty
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