Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!uwm.edu!ogicse!pdxgate!eecs!algoa From: algoa@eecs.cs.pdx.edu (Gregory Bowers) Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.datacomm Subject: Re: Budget 9600bps Modems Message-ID: <2421@pdxgate.UUCP> Date: 19 Apr 91 16:51:42 GMT References: Sender: news@pdxgate.UUCP Lines: 30 stevek@amiglynx.UUCP (Steve K) writes: >SupraModem Plus - Just saw this in AmigaWorld and have basicy the same >ZOOM Modem V.42bis - Just found this one in the Computer Shopper - it clams to >be able to go upto 9600 with the V.42 compression/error correction for not too >bad of a price ($189). Will this only be effective on compressible files >(text files) and not give much of an advantage with archives? I used a an HST Dual Standard w/ v42/v42bis connected to a 2400 v42/v42bis (I think) and I got about 270 cps, up from about 230/235 at normal 2400. This was compressed files, I'd guess that there was no compression, just stripping bits, longer packet lengths. With text files at 14.4 they usually go a little faster, don't know about at 2400. >This is all I can find for now, but my basic question is: Can true 9600 baud >be achieved without having to spend some serious cash? I doubt it. That 9600 throughput has got to be absolute best case (ie. You will never see those figures in your lifetime :-)) So best thing to do is save, or try to get a used one. I've heard of used 9600 v.32s for around $200, used HSTs for around $400, and used HST Dual Standards for around $600. Of course if you ever get a used HST, check to see if it's the old 9600, or newer 14.4. >-=*> Steve Krulewitz -------------------- UUNET!tronsbox!amiglynx!stevek <*=- Amiga is die beste! 'n IBM is 'n rekenaar? Die Mac is net 'n vrot appel! Pacific Division Champs --- Watch this space for Blazer playoff updates! algoa@eecs.cs.pdx.edu Portland TrailBlazers now 62-18 and KICKING ASS!