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From: pokey@well.UUCP (Jef Poskanzer)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems,misc.consumers
Subject: Re: Information on Packard Bell 2400
Message-ID: <10488@well.UUCP>
Date: 26 Jan 89 07:11:06 GMT
References: <4102@ncrcae.Columbia.NCR.COM>
Reply-To: Jef Poskanzer <jef@helios.ee.lbl.gov>
Organization: Paratheo-Anametamystikhood Of Eris Esoteric, Ada Lovelace Cabal
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In the referenced message, jdg@ncrcae.Columbia.NCR.COM (Jim Griggers) wrote:
}Does anyone have any experience with the Packard Bell PB2400PLUS modem?

I have had this device for a few months now, and I'm very happy with
it.  A couple of the reasons are: built like a tank (one-piece extruded
aluminum body), and low price (< $150).  I have not had any unreliability
problems such as you describe.

The only problem I had was the speaker volume: even at the lowest of
the three settings, it was way too loud.  With the board removed from
the one-piece extruded aluminum body, the volume was fine; but when the
board is inserted, the speaker is firmly pressed against the one-piece
extruded aluminum body, and the whole thing resonates.

The solution, courtesy of Captain Happy (the Hardware Commander), was
to solder a 60 Ohm resistor in series with the speaker.  Now it's just
right.
---
Jef

            Jef Poskanzer   jef@helios.ee.lbl.gov   ...well!pokey
         "Now is the time for all good men to come to." -- Walt Kelly