call waiting beep is horrible. Alternatives?

[Guest john redcorn]

Is there any other way to get notified for call waiting other than the beep that completely cuts out your other party's voice and I've heard maybe mine too? Never had such an intrusive call waiting beep on any other phone.

Sometimes a call is somewhat important and I cant switch over to tell the newer caller to wait a minute so I just keep getting that beep. it's terrible.