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From: bowen@sunybcs.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Modems & the C-64
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Date: Wed, 17-Jun-87 23:06:35 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jun 17 23:06:35 1987
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In article <333@astroatc.UUCP> brucec@astroatc.UUCP (Bruce Cantrall) writes:
>
>I was wondering if anything special was needed to hook up a non-Commodore
>modem to the C-64.
>

The Commodore's use a different voltage level in their RS-232 port than is
standard. You need a converter to use a standard RS-232 device. I bought
one for about $40. It's the Omnitronix Deluxe RS-232 Interface. It's given
me no problems, but there are others. If you want to go a cheaper route,
you can make one. I believe it was Frank Prindle who posted one here a while
back. I think I still have it if you want it.

                                   Devon Bowen (KA2NRC)
                                   University of Buffalo

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