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From: howard@cpocd2.UUCP (Howard A. Landman)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Re: 1200 bps modem recommendations
Message-ID: <995@cpocd2.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 25-Nov-87 13:40:22 EST
Article-I.D.: cpocd2.995
Posted: Wed Nov 25 13:40:22 1987
Date-Received: Sun, 29-Nov-87 11:59:02 EST
References: <6340002@nucsrl.UUCP> <76000049@uiucdcsp>
Reply-To: howard@cpocd2.UUCP (Howard A. Landman)
Organization: Intel Corp. ASIC Systems Organization, Chandler AZ
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In article <76000049@uiucdcsp> gillies@uiucdcsp.cs.uiuc.edu writes:
>If you want a high-performance (low noise tolerance) 1200 baud modem,
>buy a 2400 baud modem.  Even the cheapest 2400 baud modem gave
>outstanding 1200-baud service (challending best 1200 baud-only modem).

Well, I was having massive problems with my Apple Modem 1200 connected
to my Mac+, and none at all with a BlackBox 2400 baud modem hooked to
a DEC VT220 on the same desk.  I finally bought a cable to connect the
BB modem to the Mac, and I haven't seen one garbage character in weeks
(as opposed to 5 or so per minute with the Apple modem) running at 1200
baud.

I took the VT220 back to work.  Anyone want to buy an Apple modem?
It might work OK with cleaner phone lines, or at a lower speed.

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	Howard A. Landman
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