Rod, at 09:11 on Jul 10 1996, you wrote to Steven Anderson...

SA> From a 1990 USR V.32Bis with ASL Courier Manual :)

SA> 'Like most high speed modems, Courier modems fall back to the next lower
SA> speed (12k, 9600, 7200. 4800) if poor line conditions warrent. Unlike other
SA> modems, however, that stay at the lower rate for the rest of the call,

RS> Thats completely bogus, the 'unlike other modems' bit.

It is now, but check the manual's date.  In 1990, it was very likely true.

Regards, Bill
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