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From: lstowell@pyrnova.pyramid.com (Lon Stowell)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Hayes Ultra 9600 in Europe
Keywords: Hayes Europe v9600
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Date: 11 Mar 91 19:04:27 GMT
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In article <.668460877@dutepp0> etstjan@dutepp0.et.tudelft.nl (Jan van Oorschot) writes:
>Hi,
>
>We are thinking of "importing" a few cheap Hayes V9600 Ultra modem 
>to Europe through one of Amerika's Discount Warehouses.
>The question is, will we have problems using these modems in
>Europe. We are aware of potential problems like V220/V100, 50Hz/60Hz 
>and CCITT/BELL modulation. The power supply problem can be solved, and
>we wonder about the modulation and other problems
>
>Thanks for your time !
>
>Jan

   This, the use of "inexpensive" American modems in Europe is
   almost becoming a FAQ.

   As far as the Netherlands, the use of an American compliant
   modem is not legal....the penalties are unspecified in my
   sources, though...

   Warranties are rarely honored for modems brought in thru grey
   market channels...

Other than the legalities, I don't see any real technical
problems..

  o The US RJ-11 4-pin cable should fit the 6-pin jacks alleged
    to be available in the Netherlands...

  o The modem must answer on the 2nd ring.

  o The use of Busy Out is restricted....taking the modem
    off-hook for "lengthy" periods is not legal  (and this one
    would get you a conversation with the telco...)

  o The Pause Delay Dial modifiers are not to be used.  ( K k ,
    and < )  Actually they should not appear in the modem's
    menus.

  o Dial Wait time is max 40 seconds

  o Call Progress, including dial detection, must always be
    enabled.   

  o Blind Dial is not allowed.

  o Dial Transmit level is nominal -6 dBm (US is -9...)

  o The modem must support Forbidden and Delayed Call. (Some US
    modems do this, but it is not required...)  

Having noted all this, the Hayes Ultra is approved and available
in versions for the Netherlands...