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From: David_Hunter@mindlink.bc.ca (David Hunter)
Subject: Why is Supra able to sell?
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 21:33:02 GMT

I have a Supra v.32bis.  I purchased it about 6 months ago based on its
impressive list of features, price, and that the only things I had read in
computer magazines were positive.  I was not reading net messages at that
time.  Over the last 6 months I had many difficulties and have been able to
eventually work around them at a considerable cost it time, money and
frustration.  I am now at the point where I am getting what I want from my
modem, but its performance was so far from "plug and play" it is ridiculous.
If I knew then what I know now I would never buy a Supra.  If I could do it
all over again I would gladly pay extra for a Telebit or USR...etc.  I cannot
understand how someone could even consider taking a risk on Supra after
reading the mix of messages on the net.  Some are positive, but all those
negative messages can't be wrong.  There is certainly enough to make Supra
products highly suspect.  My main question is, Why am I still reading
positive things about Supras in the computer mags as if they work just super?
Compuserve's most recent monthly issue comments on the Supra v.32bis as if
there is no question as to its performance....and you will notice Supra has
been buying the whole back cover of the mag for months.  You cannot trust the
magazine reviews.  The net is a much more direct and honest exchange of views
on what works and what doesn't.  My Supra seems to be working now, but it has
taken a bunch of fiddling and tweeking and whenever I dial a new system I
cross my fingers until I am connected!!

David.

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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: jeffo@uiuc.edu (J.B. Nicholson-Owens)
Subject: Re: Supra vs Zoom v32bis FaxModems
Reply-To: jeffo@uiuc.edu (J.B. Nicholson-Owens)
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 05:51:50 GMT

Marc WANDSCHNEIDER writes
> I was just wondering if anybody had any general opinions on the differences
> between the SupraFAX Modem v32bis and the Zoom Fax/Modem v32bis items..?

I favor the Zoom v.32bis VFX Faxmodem (or whatever it's called...their top of  
the line fax-capable modem) over the Supra because the features they claim are  
there are there (as far as I have seen).  True, they aren't promising all that  
the Supra is, but I haven't heard that the Supra is delivering on their  
promises from local people who have them.

The Zoom warranty is 7 years (with free ROM upgrades within the 7 years, should  
you need them; I haven't) but if you're considering the Zoom, you should really  
consider the Infotel model.  Same manual, probably the same modem innards, but  
a 10 year warranty and (at last check of the Midwest Micro Catalog) approx $25  
cheaper.  I've also read on this newsgroup that the Zoom has recently gone down  
in price, so I'm not sure if the Infotel is still cheaper.

Anyways, I've had nothing but good service from my Zoom v.32bis FAXmodem and I  
can't say the same for the local Supra owners (who are using their modem for  
the same purpose I am--SLIP and dialup).
-- 
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: mali@leland.Stanford.EDU (Mohamad Ali)
Subject: Overriding Backquote on Procomm Plus--Help Needed
Organization: DSG, Stanford University, CA 94305, USA
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 92 22:07:49 GMT

i use procomm plus (non-windows version) and need to use
the backquote (which is on the tilda key).  however, procomm
traps the backquote and uses it to bring up the main menu.

i cant figure out how to override this feature.  any ideas?

thanks,
mohamad.
From: nol2321@dsacg4.dsac.dla.mil (Jim Dunn)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Best NON-Rockwell Modem?
Keywords: Rockwell Zoom USR
Date: 9 Nov 92 17:34:00 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Defense Logistics Agency Systems Automation Center, Columbus


>What is the best Non-Rockwell based 14.4 Modem (Fax optional but
>desired) out there in the $300 - $400 price range?

Oops, forgot to give the $$$

				 int/ ext
	DigiCom Scout+		$269/$279
	QuickComm Spirit II	$229/$249

v32bis/v42bis/fax/software

Send e-mail to wolfgang@rahul.net for more info.

Jim

(I'm just another satisfied customer!)
From: deng@emily10.Berkeley.EDU (Yongheng Deng)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Help! BOCA Fails to read fax it received
Date: 10 Nov 1992 18:19:34 GMT
Organization: Dept. of Statistics, U. C. Berkeley
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: emily10.berkeley.edu

I have just got a BOCA 14.4K internal FaxModem. I got troubles reading
fax it has just received (from a ZyXEL 1496E FaxModem). Though it seems
to work fine during the fax receiving procdure, QL2FAX (the software
come with the BOCA FaxModem) shows status of receiving fax is OK and
they ended with no complain. However, when I tried to use QL2FAX to
view the fax documents I have just received, they turned out to be either
a page of black and white vertical "BAR CODE" or a zero bytes empty
file (thogh in both case, QL2FAX has reported 1 page or 2 pages
fax received). We even tried using the same software, i.e. QL2FAX,
at both end, and I got the same results. Does anyone has any suggestions?

I would be appreciated if anyone can help me to send me a fax at
510-524-4108 to see if I can receive and read it or not.

Yongheng Deng
University of California, Berkeley 
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: mahesh@amnese.eng.uab.edu (B.G. Mahesh)
Subject: Recommendations for Gateways's TelePath Fax/Modem
Originator: mahesh@amnese.eng.uab.edu
Reply-To: mahesh@evb.com
Organization: SETT, Inc.
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1992 19:32:17 GMT

Hi

I am considering Gateway's TelePath Fax/Modem card.
If you have any experience with this product please
let me know. Also, I plan to use this modem card in India.
So if you have any suggestions about using or not using these
cards overseas please let me know. Did you have any problems
in sending/receiving faxes?

One of my friend told me that I should use an AFN16550 chip
which is a high speed buffer UART. should I get this chip for
this telepath modem card? me thinks when it can handle 14400  bps
the card should be designed to take care of this high speed
buffering.

Please respond by email only as I am not directly on internet.
I am uunet............

thanks
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: baumgard@CS.ColoState.EDU (felix baumgardner)
Subject: USR HST UPGRADE OFFER -- is it still available?  
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 1992 18:14:58 GMT
Organization: Colorado State University



Hello.  I have been living under a rock since May, so
I just heard about USRobotics upgrade offer, where HST owners
(like myself) can upgrade to a new courier w/ 16,800bps technology for
a lower-than-new price ($300-400?)...  Does anyone know if this offer
is still available, and if so how long it will be available?

Thanks,

-Felix

baumgard@mozart.cs.colostate.edu
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: Rick_McCormack@mindlink.bc.ca (Rick McCormack)
Subject: why not one software >fax & comms?
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 04:51:21 GMT

Seems to me that the solutions proposed and actually available for FAX and
modems share a glaring fault, as pointed out in this group recently;  if I
have a FAX-modem for my computer, I can either monitor for FAX or for modem
calls, but not for both. What I need, (and what a lot of you seem to want
also) amounts to the following:

a box containing my FAX-Modem, and a ring detector that operates under
software control (so I can set up for phone systems with regional differences
like ring times, busy signals, etc.); on incoming calls, the monitor looks
for CNG tone, or modem "originate" tones--if it doesn't hear them, the phone
attached to the box rings, I answer, and talk to my caller.  If it does hear
either of the tones, it selects which software to wake up, and passes the
call to that software for action.

Now, ideally, I would have either 2 separate lines here, or an overline, but
this is an older apartment building, and needs $(CDN)3-4000 worth of
re-wiring to implement that solution, so I NEED a smart box with smart
software to do the job for me. I would like the box to be modular too, so I
could upgrade as better firmware and hardware are developed. This solution
might cost me $(CDN)350 for a 2400/9600 Modem/FAX machine, and another
$(CDN)150-250 to get to V.32bis, with Group 3, class 2 FAX (or whatever the
higher end FAX service is today!).

So, how soon can I order this wonder product (the white bread of
communications). Oh, yeah.  I'd really like an intelligent display on it to
help me solve problems, kinda like the Supra and Practical Peripherals'.
Thanks.
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: weidmann@informatik.uni-kl.de (Burkhard Weidmann - Hiwi Thomas)
Subject: Answering machines
Organization: University of Kaiserslautern
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 1992 13:26:51 GMT

Posting following article for g_oehl@poker.informatik.uni-kl.de
Please mail reply to his address or to kaisers@unibi.hrz.uni-bielefeld.de

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   Hello,

   I'm not sure this is the right newsgroup, so forgive me:

   Is there an answering machine on the market with which I can retrieve
   recorded messages selectively ?
   I was thinking about giving friends an access code so that when they'd
   call they could hear a message that is only meant for them and nobody
   else.
  
   Thanks.

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From: jim@n5ial.chi.il.us (Jim Graham)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: US Robotics are Jokers! 
Distribution: world
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 92 23:40:09 GMT
Organization: Me? Organized? Hah! :-)

In article <rouellet.720938630@ragueneau> rouellet@gel.ulaval.ca writes:

> Before I really turn my flamethrower wide open on USR, please try to
> explain to me the following: (someone, anyone, please?):

don't have the Sportster...sorry.  I use the USR DS.  but I do have a
few suggestions.....

first, before you get out the flamethrower, have you even talked to USR
about this?  from your post, it doesn't sound like you've called their
tech support yet.  give them a call.  explain your situation (calmly!)
to them, and ask what's up.  you'll get a lot farther by doing that than
you will by flaming the net (or USR) for your modem's problems.

my experience has been that if there's a problem, they usually know
about it and have a fix handy before you've finished your description.
and if they don't already know about the problem you're describing,
they take the modem (theirs, not yours) into the lab and see if they
can duplicate it right away, and then call you back (btw, this
experience is from tests of one of their other modems that, at the time,
was brand new --- I've yet to have any problems with the USR DS).

> Now
> listen hard, USR:  YOU tell me I should use the ATI6 function in my
> Sportster, BUT IT DOES NOT WORK, of course. Should I unleash my lawyer?

if you want to ask USR these questions (I suggest trying to get the
problem fixed via the tech support folks first), you should perhaps
ask them....  USR does not have a formal presence on the net, as far
as I know, so you're not getting very far directing these flames to
the net.

and again, before you call tech support, calm down a bit, eh?  you'll
get nowhere starting right out flaming them.  on the other hand, if you
calmly, rationally describe the problems you're seeing, they just might
be able to help you right then and there.  your choice.

   --jim

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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: ron@wc18.yorku.ca (Ron Sheese)
Subject: WANTED: 14k ext. modem
Organization: /writer/wcfac/ron/.organization
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 1992 03:49:05 GMT

Hi,

I'm going to buy a 14k ext. modem for $250.

I don't care if the modem is new or used, providing it is still in
time of warranty, and of course, good conditions.

I would like this modem have fax feature, though this is not essential.

Any recomemdation is extremely welcomed.  You can post or email to
szhou@remus.rutgers.edu.

cheers,

--ming
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: raphe@euler.Berkeley.EDU (Raphe Berry III)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Final cut of 14.4k Ext Modems...Information on them
Date: 10 Nov 92 23:44:40 GMT
Reply-To: raphe@euler.Berkeley.EDU (Raphe Berry III)
Organization: University of California, Berkeley


Ok, I have received alot of information about 14.4k modems from alot
of people, now I have limited my choice to these:

	Supra, Boca, Zyxel, and Scout +

Now I would like to know about some of the options each has:  Upgrading
options (ROM), and led displays to tell me what is going on
with the line and the modem.

If anyone could give me hard core info on these modems (except Scout +
I have info on that one) that would be appreciated.

When I get all the information together, I will most likely post the
results of my query on the newsgroup, or the people writing the info
could just post it on the newsgroup.

Raphe Berry III


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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: ray@eecs.nwu.edu (Jim Ray)
Subject: Dumb Terminal, no AT&C0 available
Organization: EECS Department, Northwestern University
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 01:07:42 GMT

I gave a dumb terminal (Televideo 905) to my brother and bought him a
2400 bps modem.  However, the modem boots with &C1 and there is no DIP
switch to set it otherwise.

Is there any way to make a special cable to trick the terminal into
thinking Carrier Detect is always high?

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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems,comp.sys.mac.hardware,comp.sys.mac.misc
From: ray@netcom.com (Ray Fischer)
Subject: Re: Supra modems only for USA ?
Organization: Netcom San Jose
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 21:57:03 GMT

hp48sx@wupost.wustl.edu (HP48SX Archive Maintainer) writes ...
>BTW: What is the power requirements of this modem ? I would like to have
>a powersupply here when the modem arrives. And a cheap powersupply is
>cheaper than a 220V to 110V step-down transformer.

The transformer that came with my Supra v.32bis modem puts out
9 volts AC 600mA.

-- 
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ray@netcom.com                 than lies."  -- Friedrich Nietszsche
From: dpp@cray.com (Dave Peterschmidt)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Infotel modem
Date: 9 Nov 92 21:47:36 GMT
Reply-To: dpp@cray.com
Organization: Cray Research, Inc.



Are there any other Infotel users out there?  We've heard from one (1)...

Personally, I'm in the market for a modem and would like a few more
testimonials before plunking down my bucks.  Please post responses to
the net as I'm sure there are others out there looking at the ads for
this modem and wondering...

Thanks
Dave Peterschmidt
dpp@cray.com
 
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: norman@pagesat.com (Norman Gillaspie)
Subject: datastorm bbs for procomm
Organization: Pagesat Inc.
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 10:18:41 GMT

Does anyone know the BBS number for DataStorm's Procomm support. Alternately
is an archive available that has the fixes for Procomm Plus for Windows.

	Norman

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From: RAF@CU.NIH.GOV ("Roger Fajman")
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re:  Hayes Press Release:  Pocket V.32bis/V.42bis/Fax 144 m
Date: 12 Nov 92 23:21:45 GMT
Organization: The Internet

I also find the modem-related announcements from Hayes and others
useful.  I would like to point out that this is not just a Usenet news
group, but also a mailing list.  I'm sure that there are quite a few
subscribers who do not have access to news.

Roger Fajman                                   Telephone:  +1 301 402 1246
National Institutes of Health                  BITNET:     RAF@NIHCU
Bethesda, Maryland, USA                        Internet:   RAF@CU.NIH.GOV

Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: gewong@mtholyoke.edu (G.e.R.m.a.I.N)
Subject: Help with Supra..... 
Organization: Mount Holyoke College
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1992 22:03:39 GMT


Hi people,

I just got my Supra V.32bis today... And I am having trouble
getting started.  :-(

I'm using an si.  I can't seem to log on!  Dunno much about
how to fiddle around with the settings... Will someone
kindly give me some hints?

Right now, I can dial in, and all I get is the "connect xxxx"
signal.  I hit return many times, but nothing happens after
the connect sign comes up.

I can see the "SD" light flashing away, but not the "RD"...
Why am I not receiving data from the remote modem?

Thanks,
Germain.

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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: gerg@netcom.com (Greg Andrews)
Subject: Re: Telebit T1000 in Japan
Organization: Netcom Online Communications Services (408-241-9760 login: guest)
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1992 18:49:24 GMT

In article <3169@aegis.or.jp> davidg@aegis.or.jp (Dave McLane) writes:
>gerg@netcom.com (Greg Andrews) writes:
>>
>>While the Telebit modems available in Japan are more expensive than
>>their U.S. equivalents, they've been approved by the Japanese telephone
>>authorities and are supported by the local dealer.
>>
>A few years ago, a T2500 from Swire (see below) cost 248,000 yen
>(US$2,000). A friend of mine is sysadmining a UNIX system under a
>Mombusho grant (National Education Ministry) and they got two
>approved T2500s, paid the full price and could get no support from
>the distributer. From what he has told me the distributor is just
>that, a distributor. Support?  Uhhh.... That's what c.d.m. is for,
>isn't it? :-)
>

Really?  The dealer would not support the product?  I've been told by the
higher-ups that dealers don't get the contract until they agree to support
the product.  Any other arrangement isn't practical for Telebit or the
customer unless Telebit opens offices in every country where the modems
are approved.

I'll pass your comments to the folks who know what's supposed to be
happening with our overseas dealers.  I don't want to leave our Japan
customers hanging without any support.


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From: chr@senga.ka.sub.org (Christian Riede)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: How to get Supra 9600 to talk V.32 to Telebit Worldblazer?
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 06:48:33 GMT
FollowUp-To: poster
Organization: Private UUCP site
X-Newsreader: Arn V1.00 pre

In article <BxF7D6.MEq@hico2.westmark.com>, Kris A. Kugel writes:

> 
> My brother out in California has a Supra 9600 modem.
> I have a Worldblazer here.
> 
> When he calls my machine, the only way he's been able
> to successfully connect is when he sets it to accept
> 2400 baud connections ONLY.  If he does not do that,
> the Supra identifies something in the PEP answer sequence
> as being something else, and puts out a solid tone until
> it hangs up.
> 
> Can anybody who has dealt with this problem give me some
> suggestions?  I'd prefer a solution which affects
> just the Supra, as I've got my uucp connections
> running smoothly, and for various reasons I don't want
> to turn the worldblazer answer sequence to answer PEP last.

Make  Supra  skip PEP carriers by adding commas (can be up to 10) after the
number (assuming that PEP carrier comes first).

BTW,  I  had  this kind of behaviour with my old 2400 Modem connecting to a
TB2500 and solved it the above way.  My Supra V.32bis connects just fine to
TB2500s.  What's different with Worldblazers and TB2500?

Gruss, Christian

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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: David_Hunter@mindlink.bc.ca (David Hunter)
Subject: Supra won't connect
Organization: MIND LINK! - British Columbia, Canada
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 1992 20:11:15 GMT

I have a Supra v. 32bis external modem.  Since the ROM upgrade it has worked
very well.  However, I recently tried to connect to a local library system
which runs at 2400.  I dialed up the system and got a Connect 2400 result
code, about 7 or 8 garbage characters appeared on my screen and then the
connection was lost.  I tried several times to complete the connection using
Procomm for DOS and Windows.  Everytime the result was the same.  My Supra is
basically configured with &F2 with only a couple of minor changes.

Does anyone have any suggestions?  This is the only system I have been unable
to connect with.

Thanks in advance,
David.

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