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From: Phil.Roberts@f3.n157.z1.fidonet.org (Phil Roberts)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Use modem as tty
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Date: 14 May 91 15:00:39 GMT
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JB> I would like to know if it is possible to use a modem as a TTY.
JB> using a 2400baud Hayes compatable. How do I go about setting
JB> this up, and what software is needed?  Thanks for your HELP!

I wouldn't try it.  The only modems that can handle Baudot (TDD) are the
older Hayes Smartmodems and Novation Apple Cats.  If you have an Apple
// machine, you can use an Apple Cat and a program called Ascii Express
(non-user friendly hacker-type terminal program).  One of my users
communicates with his brother using this setup.

The Apple Cat is no longer manufactured, and Novation has gone out of
business.  It would be really nice if someone would re-introduce Baudot
capable modems!  A computer is a lot better investment than a TDD
console...can do more for about the same money.

                                Phil

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