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From: dtynan@sultra.UUCP (Der Tynan)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
Subject: Re: Packard Bell PB2400Plus
Summary: I have the same problem.
Keywords: modem trouble
Message-ID: <2716@sultra.UUCP>
Date: 9 Dec 88 23:42:24 GMT
References: <297@esosun.UUCP>
Distribution: na
Organization: Tynan Computers, Sunnyvale, CA
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In article <297@esosun.UUCP>, keith@esosun.UUCP (Keith Pilotti) writes:
> 
> experiencing some glitches.  For example, it will connect at 2400 baud
> one time, 1200 baud the next.  Of course, once it connects at 1200
> baud it changes it's serial interface speed which then no longer talks
> to the terminal port!  I wonder if it is this particular modem, or a
> design flaw in the product.
> 
> +Keith Pilotti

I have one as well!  It does the same thing.  I posted a request for help, and
got a reply from someone who basically said all you have to do is set a bit in
register S34, which will stop that.  Why don't you RTFM before asking stupid
questions.  My reply, was of course, that the PB2400 *DOES NOT HAVE* a register
34!!!  Why doesn't HE RTFM.  Anyway, TFM is written in such poor english.  Beats
me, why foreign (non-english-speaking) countries that manufacture stuff like
this couldn't have someone "proof-read" the damnable things.  It smells of
arrogance, if you ask me!  Most of these places have US subsidiaries.  Heck,
even the Janitor could point out most of the mistakes!  But that's another
story...  Anyway, I have similar problems, which are aggravated by the fact
that I use the modem on a UUCP link.  Guess what happens when the modem answers
at the wrong baud rate.  Guess what happens when UUCP finally gives up, and
tries to disconnect the line.  Also, I notice that about ten percent of the
time it won't recognize a carrier from a trailblazer.  I guess in the long run,
you get what you pay for.  Comments?
						- Der
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