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From: anton@analsyn.gts.org (Anton J Aylward)
Subject: Re: uucico w/v32bis vs zmodem w/v32bis
Organization: ASCI: UNIX Database and Communications
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL4
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 11:52:13 GMT

larry@gator.rn.com (Larry Snyder) writes:
: marc@r-node.gts.org (Marc Fournier - Sys Admin) writes:
: 
: >	Why do I get better speeds with zmodem using v.32bis on
: >a Worldblazer then uucico?
: maybe because protocol limitations?
: 
: Have you tried changing your uucp window and packet size?

What Marc may not have told you is whether or not this is
a WB and _can_ he change window and packet sizes.

There are a lot of other factors too, Larry, as you and I have raised
in previous incarnations of this thread ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-(

Let's not have another religious war.

How about.....

"If Z-modem is so good, why not tell us how to put a plug-in replacement
 for UUCP based on Z-Modem, which interfaces to news and mail in just
 the same way....."

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From: stevela@beach.csulb.edu (Steve La)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems,misc.forsale.computers
Subject: FORSALE: USR HST/v.32bis Dual Standard modem, $535 (incl. shipping)
Date: 25 Aug 92 17:20:19 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Cal State Long Beach


FORSALE:

  USRobotics HST/v.32bis Dual Standard modem, $535 (including shipping).  The
  modem is in perfect condition, complete with box, manual, PS, and RS232
  cable, current rev ROMs, etc.

  Send me email if you are interested...

-Steve
From: rogerc@rigel.cs.pdx.edu (roger m conley)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: UDS 212A LP 1200 baud, need command set
Date: 26 Aug 92 17:17:37 GMT
Article-I.D.: rigel.ROGERC.92Aug26101737
Distribution: comp.dcom.modems
Organization: Portland State University, CS Dept.

If anyone has the command set for a Universal Data Systems Model 212A LP
1200 Baud Modem could you please email me it to me.

I found one of these modems and it's not a Hayes command set modem.
From: swiet@whatever.cs.jhu.edu (Alexander Swietlicki)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Supra Roms???
Date: 28 Aug 92 20:38:28 GMT
Organization: Johns Hopkins Computer Science Department, Baltimore, MD

In article <19919@plains.NoDak.edu> myhre@plains.NoDak.edu (Robert Myhre) writes:
>
>  Hi.  I would like to know how to open up a Supra 1.4k Fax/Modem external
>to determine which ROM it contains.  There seem to be only two screws on the 
>bottom but when I removed them nothing would come undone.  I don't know if I
>need to use a little more force, but I would rather get some info before I
>do that.  Thanks

	If you really want to take it apart, remove the screws, the power
knob (unscrews), and the plastic front/back covers.  Then it will slide out.
(You might want to do the back cover first, so that you can see the screws
coming out properly).
	Or, if you just want to know the ROM version, type ati3.
QUIT
sion, type ati3.
From: schumway@enigma1.COM (J. Schumway)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: T1 lines & Modems
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 92 18:38:04 EDT
Distribution: world
Organization: Enigma Research Global

This may perhaps be a very beginner question, but.... can anyone
tell me about what exactly T1 lines are, and what it takes to connect
a modem & PC up to such a line? The only thing I know of T1's is that it
is a way to have multi-lines on one number, which would be a useful
thing. What requirements/equiptment is  involved? 

Thanks

        -Jake
From: erik@pdnfido.fidonet.org (Erik VanRiper)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: How to make modem originate after manually dialing
Date: 26 Aug 92 18:09:23 GMT
Followup-To: poster
Distribution: na
Organization: The Source for Source Pub Access Unix

In article <861@silence.princeton.nj.us> jay@silence.princeton.nj.us (Jay Plett) writes:
>I need to originate dialup calls to an unattended remote modem
>by first manually dialing the number on a handset and negotiating
>verbally with an operator.  The call will then ring and the remote
>modem will answer.  At that point, I need to instruct my modem to
>begin its negotiation sequence as though it had dialed the call.
>The originating modem has a Hayes command set (it's an internal
>modem in a Tadpole SPARCbook).
>
>How to do this?


When you hear the other modem start to squeal, enter ATD on your end.  Your
modem will think that it dialed.  You need to press enter after the ATD, of
course.


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From: j_manning@csc32.enet.dec.com (John Manning)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: PM14400FXSA
Date: 2 Sep 92 16:12:49 GMT
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation


I have tried to follow all of the discussions about the Practical Peripherals
PM14400FXSA but want to make sure that I have a good understanding of any
problems before I order one.

I think that the last remaining problem that people are having with the
current ROM version is that after a period of time of use, the modem loses
the ability to negotiate a V.42/V.42bis connection.  It also sounds like
a power cycle of the modem clears this up.  Is this correct?


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From: john.navas@uttsbbs.uucp (John Navas)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: ANY COMMENTS ON THE USR S
Date: 26 Aug 92 11:51:00 GMT
Reply-To: john.navas@uttsbbs.uucp (John Navas)
Organization: The Transfer Station BBS, Danville, CA - 510-837-4610/837-5591


 > I need an affordable  (less than $400) modem that resist well to
 > international calls and poor lines. I was thinking of a used
 > telebit 2500 or a new USR sportster 32 bis. My question is does it
 > fall forwards after lines get better?

According to the documentation, yes.

 > Any other comments positive or not about the USR will be welcome.

It's a terrific product!

Best regards,
John
                                                                                                                   
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: jfw@technix.mn.org (Jerry Wallace)
Subject: Re: ?'s about Class 1 & Class 2 fax
Organization: Private System - Saint Paul, MN
Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1992 03:18:29 GMT

Toby Nixon sez:

>Nothing pessimistic about it, just the truth.  If the standard 
>doesn't pass this time, there won't be one (for Class 2).  The 
>revision and extension of Class 1 is proceeding very nicely, though, 
>and I think it will ultimately be a better solution anyway.  But I'm 
>not giving up on Class 2 yet; the last rumor I heard is that the 
>companies that voted "no" last time will vote favorably or abstain 
>this time, so it may pass.

Ack!  It didn't know about the Class 1 stuff going on.  Your comment
makes much more sense in that context.

I understand that the Class 1 spec we've all heard about is quite old
and that there is a Class 2 document available, but where would a
revised Class 1 put us?  Why do you feel that the newer Class 1 would
be better (in 500 words or less :^)?
-- 
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems,comp.sys.laptops
From: hyatt@cis.uab.edu (Robert Hyatt)
Subject: Re: Anyone heard of the MaxLite 144/PC pocket modem?
Organization: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1992 21:41:10 GMT

In article <1992Aug25.134953.23750@panix.com> nina@panix.com (Nina Yuan) writes:
>Well, I'd almost decided to get a Telebit QBlazer when I saw a description in
>the latest J&R Computer World catalog for a "MaxLite 144/PC Pocket Size
>14,400 Send/Receive Fax/Modem" for $370.  The description mentions "14,400
>data modem," "V.42/MNP 2-4" and "V.42bis/MNP 5" but alas doesn't say V.32bis,
>though maybe that's just an omission.  I've heard lots of good things about
>the QBlazer, but the MaxLite, with V.32bis (maybe) and fax for just $70 more 
>seems like a great deal.  Has anyone had any experiences (good or bad) with
>this product or this company?  I'd appreciate any help you can give me.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>-nhy

If it mentions "14,400" as the speed, then it MUST be V.32bis.  I wouldn't
be too concerned.  One caveat:  often, particularly at 9600bps and higher,
modems get pretty selective in what brands they will talk with.  From
recent tests, ATT has the best 9600 modem in terms of connecting with
anybody with the Intel 9600ex second.  Others often communicate well with
their "brothers" (same manufact.) but not so well with "strangers."  If
you have a particularly site you want to call in mind, you should test
drive your new modem before buying it.

Bob


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From: tnixon@hayes.com
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Caller ID
Date: 27 Aug 92 10:43:43 EDT
Organization: Hayes Microcomputer Products, Norcross, GA

In article <94515@bu.edu>, nicos@cs.bu.edu (Nicos Kontopoulos) writes:

> How does caller-ID work?
> 
> My understanding thus far is that when I call someone with caller-ID,
> she/he can recognize my phone number. How is this achieved?
> 
> Isn't there a service provided by the phone company that does the
> same?

The service is ONLY provided by the phone company.  First of all, 
the path from the central office switch to which you are connected 
to the central office switch to which the called party is connected 
must support Common-channel Signalling System 7 (a CCITT standard 
for how calls are controlled and routed within the phone network), 
so that your phone number can be reported to the end office.  When 
that end office gets the information, then IF the called party 
subscribes to the Caller-ID service, and IF they have a Caller-ID 
display device, they might be able to receive your number (if you 
haven't blocked it).  The way the number is delivered is that their 
central office switch sents a modulated data signal (Bell 202 
modulation; half-duplex FSK) down the line between the first and 
second ring; their display device receives it, and if it is properly 
demodulated, the information is displayed.

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Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.  | Fax     +1-404-447-0178  CIS   70271,404
P.O. Box 105203                     | BBS     +1-404-446-6336  AT&T    !tnixon
Atlanta, Georgia  30348             | UUCP uunet!hayes!tnixon  Fido   1:114/15
USA                                 | Internet                tnixon@hayes.com
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: rhodesia@wixer.cactus.org (Felix S. Gallo)
Subject: Boca modem - selectable profile question
Followup-To: rhodesia@wixer.cactus.org
Summary: I don't quite understand
Organization: Real/Time Communications
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 92 17:14:04 GMT


I recently bought a 14.4k boca modem.  It works very well
(although there seem to be a couple of modems in the local
server pool which it can't talk to).  The one problem I'm
having is the tersely-written, incomplete manual.

For instance, under "AT Commands for MNP operation," there's
"AT\En: Optimize Echo cancellation.  This is a one-time-only
command which can be used to optimize the local echo."  Fine
and good, but what is it to optimize the local echo, and what
is an appropriate n parameter?

The real sticking point is that there are three profiles
available to me -- the active, and two 'selectable' profiles.
However, there are no instructions at all concerning how to
select them on the fly, and there are no instructions on how
to alter either of them.  The comedy in this is that the
selectable profiles are exactly the same.

I tried calling Boca's BBS, but the phone rang 20 times.  I
then examined the free compuserve offer, but I have various
convictions about the intelligence of posting my checking
account information across phone lines to a massive company
just so I can get a few minutes of 'free' conversation with
someone who knows something about modems.

If anyone could help me out here, I'd be much obliged.

Felix
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: halpin@vsg1.dsg.dec.com (Stephen E. Halpin)
Subject: Has anyone had a chance to use the new Hayes Optima 144+FAX144?
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 23:55:42 GMT

Has anyone used the new Hayes Optima 144+FAX144?  I picked up the announcement
a month or two back, and it looked like a decent modem..  Just wondering how
those in the field feel about it.  Thanks, -Steve
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Stephen E. Halpin                  halpin@vsg1.dsg.dec.com
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: giachino@ghost.dsi.unimi.it (luca giachino)
Subject: CASL scripts & CrossTalk: HELP
Keywords: CASL CrossTalk
Organization: Computer Science Dep. - Milan University
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 11:40:00 GMT


Hi,
I'm using CrossTalk as my pc-terminal emulator, which can automate
connection processe with the use of CASL. The associated manaul
doesn't describe the CASL language.

Does anybody know where I can find details on the CASL language?
It would be great to download something about CASL on anonymous
ftp sites.

Thanke you in advance


---------------------------------------
Giachino Luca
Computer Science Department
Universita' Statale di Milano
Milano, ITALY

EMAIL:     giachino@ghost.dsi.unimi.it
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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: jeffo@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu (J.B. Nicholson-Owens)
Subject: Zoom product list info
Reply-To: jeffo@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 19:54:33 GMT

I've received a number of requests for Zoom's product list.  Such a
list does exist as does individual product sheets describing each
product made by Zoom.

However, this list exists in print form only.  If you wish to obtain
this packet of information, please call Zoom at 800/631-3116 and they
will send you the information.

Please don't send me requests for the information, as I cannot fill
them.

Thank you.
-- 
-- Jeff (jeffo@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu)
-- No NeXTmail please
From: tnixon@hayes.com
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: ?'s about Class 1 & Class 2 fax
Date: 3 Sep 92 12:14:39 EDT
Organization: Hayes Microcomputer Products, Norcross, GA

In article <1992Sep02.031829.26091@technix.mn.org>,
jfw@technix.mn.org (Jerry Wallace) writes: 

> I understand that the Class 1 spec we've all heard about is quite old
> and that there is a Class 2 document available, but where would a
> revised Class 1 put us?  Why do you feel that the newer Class 1 would
> be better (in 500 words or less :^)?

TR-29.2 is going to do a "clean up" of the existing Class 1 
document -- basically an editorial revision to make necessary 
corrections, but without adding to or changing technical 
requirements.  This will be "TIA-578-A", will still be known as 
Class 1, and all existing Class 1 devices will continue to be in 
compliance with it.

TR-29.2 is also working on an exhanced, extended Class 1 standard, 
which is known variously as "Class 1-A", "Class 1.1", etc.  The 
major problem with the existing Class 1 standard is that AT command 
set interactions must take place at extremely critical places in the 
Group 3 fax protocols -- there are times when the devices must 
change modulation schemes in less than 80 milliseconds, and if there 
is any delay whatsoever in the processing on the PC, you've lost it! 
Class 2 solves this by moving control of the Group 3 T.30 protocol 
out into the modem, but at the expense of flexibility: you have to 
upgrade the modem ROMs to fix a bug or to implement new features 
(and CCITT is continually adding new features to Group 3).  

The extensions to Class 1 will retain the flexibility of having the
software in the PC, but eliminate these critical timing
dependencies.  We're still nailing down the exact syntax; the
current debate is whether we should have specific "macro"-style
commands tied to Group 3 procedures, or whether we should have a
more flexible scheme which simply allows any Class 1 functions to be
chained together on a single command line (Microsoft supports the
later, and I'm leaning that way).  Since it is almost always 
possible to anticipate the next series of operations to be done, and 
since the critical modulation changes are always in a well-defined 
sequence, this relatively simple extension will make Class "1.1" 
usable in many environments not currently supported (OS/2, Unix, 
Windows, across LANs, etc.).  We also hope to make Class 1.1 less 
fax-specific, so that if someone decided to use the same modulation 
schemes for other applications (e.g., dial-up MHS), you'd be able to 
use a Class 1.1 modem for it.3

The next meeting of the committee is the first week of October in 
Dallas.

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Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.  | Fax     +1-404-447-0178  CIS   70271,404
P.O. Box 105203                     | BBS     +1-404-446-6336  AT&T    !tnixon
Atlanta, Georgia  30348             | UUCP uunet!hayes!tnixon  Fido   1:114/15
USA                                 | Internet                tnixon@hayes.com
From: tad@ssc.wa.com (Tad Cook)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: ZOOM Inc. faxnumber
Date: 2 Sep 92 17:26:18 GMT
Organization: very little

In article <4046@svin09.info.win.tue.nl> monty@info.win.tue.nl writes:
>Hi,
>
>does anybody have the faxnumber of the Zoom Coorporation in the US?
>
>Guido


Zoom's fax number is 617-423-9231.  The tech support telephone
number is 617-423-1076.


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From: alanlb@bethesda.cs.vt.edu (Alan L. Batongbacal)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: What is best modem for UUCP?
Date: 2 Sep 92 18:09:43 GMT
Reply-To: alanlb@csgrad.cs.vt.edu

Hi there!  I've been following this group for sometime, hoping to catch
a UUCP thread.  I need to make a decision regarding modem choice for
UUCP bulk transfers.  I really don't need any fax features--all I need
is the fastest modem I can get for about $700-$800.  I'm tilting
towards the Telebit 3000 and/or something like it.  What do you think?

I promise to summarize.

Thanks!

Alan L. Batongbacal
alanlb@csgrad.cs.vt.edu
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: lofaso@tsd.arlut.utexas.edu (Bernie Lofaso)
Subject: Re: Satisfied Supra User Requires Assistance!!!!!!!
Organization: Applied Research Labs, University of Texas at Austin
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 13:32:19 GMT

stmfarqu@atlas.cs.upei.ca (Michael J. Farquharson) writes:

>Hi.  I have a quick question.  I run a BBS with Maximus 2.01 and I have a 
>new SupraFAXModem... (By the way:  IT WORKS GREAT!!!)... with one small
>exception.

>        When people log on at 2400 baud, which most do, the BBS thinks that
>they're logged on at 38400.  I can only assume that this is the modem to
>computer speed.  I have tried several times to use the W2 option but when
>someone connects at 2400 all they get on their end is a screen full of ascii
>characters (most of which are Greek Alpha's apparently).  Can anyone suggest
>a course of action for me to take?

There's a register (s91 ???, I'm not sure), which allows you more precise
control over what status messages get printed when a connection is made.
You should be able to set that to show connection rate rather than DTE
rate.

Bernie Lofaso
Applied Research Labs
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: wwf1@ra.msstate.edu (Bill Ford)
Subject: Re: US Robotics Upgrade/Trade-in program turn-around time
Organization: Mississippi State University
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 19:54:27 GMT

scottb@netcom.com (L'etat des mortes) writes:

>I am curious as to the turn-around time for the recent Trade-In/Trade-Up
>USR Upgrade program.  
>Could anyone who has ordered, and recieved thier modem through this program
>please mail me thier results as far as how long it took?
>scottb@netcom.COM

I am also curious.  I am seriously considering doing the upgrade next week,
and have heard the horror stories of proposed 7 week turnaround time.  Does
anyone have any first (or second) hand info?


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Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
From: Steve.Withers@bbs.actrix.gen.nz
Subject: Re: Modem use in Moscow
Organization: Actrix Information Exchange
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1992 03:21:46 GMT

In article <1992Aug27.220018.952@wheaton.wheaton.edu> dougs@david.wheaton.edu (Doug Smith - SGA) writes:
> I will be making a trip to Moscow soon and am wondering if my USA modem will
> work as is.  Anybody know?


From what i read in soc.sulture.soviet a few months ago, modem use is frowned
upon and the use of uncertified modems is a big no-no. Phones there are
expensive to use and unreliable.........
 
A 20 minute call to the US from a Russian business phone would just about wipe
out a couple of years salary for the average Russian worker.
 
They have equipment to detect modems and - apparently - they use it. Modem use
incurrs a big surcharge on the phone.
 
I'm not saying you will have any problems. I am saying you should be aware that
the telephone environment there - and the bureaucracy's view of things - is
quite different to the US or other western countries (like NZ).

Ask this question in soc.culture.soviet. Some Russian modem users will likely
respond.
 
Steve
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withers_s@kosmos.wcc.govt.nz            |  must like things the way they 
**** Happy user of OS/2 v2!! ****       |  are.....can I live with YOU?
From: KONDARED@PURCCVM.BITNET
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Help needed with using NCR VMS Modem Communications
Date: 1 Sep 92 05:24:33 GMT
Organization: Purdue University


I bought a second hand NCR PC-Xt with Voice Mgmt System, which has an internal
modem that uses a version of PC-Talk III. When using it to log on to our campus
mainframes i dont know what terminal it is emulating. i tried all the standard
term types - in fact all the types our CC accepts - Vt100, Z29, ANSI and a
dozen others, but not a able to get a readable screen. Is there any way i can
set the terminal that it emulates.

This may not be the proper newsgroup for this posting but any help will be
greatfully appreciated.


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