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Subject: DIAL-IN PORTS FOR THE 3B2-400 (SYSTEM V)
Message-ID: <8499@brl-adm.ARPA>
Date: Mon, 27-Jul-87 11:47:26 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul 27 11:47:26 1987
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Hi,

     One of my users will be needing dial-in access to our 3B2 and
an electronic bulletin board system.  What would be the best choice
for a dial in modem for the following situation:

         - Four or eight ports
         - (relative) Immunity from surges and spikes on the phone lines
         - 300/600/1200/2400 baud
         - software control by unix shell or c programs
         - small footprint (we have no machine room for the 3B, it's
           sitting on a desk!)

     I already asked about BBS software and was told about Uniaccess and
Pico-span.  Any experiences/adventures/advice with dial-in HW/SW would
be appreciated.
     We currently have an 8 port Racal-Vadic on our PDP but it's only
1200 baud and must be rack mounted.
     This system will (possibly) be used by a majority of the Pharmacists
in the state of PA so room for easy expansion is another consideration.

     Thanks!     Andy Wing