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From: hubin@hpuxa.ircc.ohio-state.edu (Donald C. Hubin)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc
Subject: Using US modem in Scotland
Keywords: modems
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Date: 5 Sep 90 20:55:08 GMT
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A friend of mine is taking his laptop computer (Toshiba T1000SE) and a
2400 bps external modem to Scotland for the Autumn.  The Toshiba power
adapter automatically adjusts to the current there (which is, *I
believe*, 110 v, 50 cycles), but the modem (a bargain brand) does not.
I assume he will need a power converter and a plug adapter.  Is this
right?

I also understand that the telephone jacks in Great Britain are not
physically compatible with those used here.  Can anyone tell me what
sort of jack is used in Scotland?  Is it possible to get one here so
that I can make the cable before he goes and spare him the trouble of
finding someone to make it over there?  

I appreciate any help anyone is able to give me.  I prefer e-mail but
will be following the discussions here as well.

Thanks,

     Don







	
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