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From: uace0@uhnix2.uh.edu (Michael B. Vederman)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: ST @ 38400 baud???
Message-ID: <759@uhnix2.uh.edu>
Date: 2 Jun 89 03:42:54 GMT
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The question is, how can the ST utilize 38400 baud, or is this a vicious rumor?

It is stated correctly that Double Click Software's DC-PORT RS232 Expansion
cartridge does allow this.

In another posting, Howard Chu suggests that the MFP in the ST can be set to
use a divide by 1 for Timer D (baud rate clock) to acheive faster rates.  While
it is true that you can do this, and theoretically acheive higher rates, the
variance due to clock fluctuation makes using a divied by 1 would be extermely
unreliable.

DC-PORT has a uart on board that can handle baud rates that quickly, and since
i/o is acheived thru the cartridge, 38400 baud is an easily accomplished feat.

As a side note, anyone interested in purchasing a DC-PORT should note that we
are offering free DC-PORT cables until July 1 (a $30 value!) with the order of
each DC-PORT.  We are also taking special orders for five port versions.

If you would like more info about DC-PORT, please e-mail me a message.

ALSO, Double Click Software's support BBS is running right now at 713-944-0108.

- mike

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