Richard, at 23:09 on Mar 12 1996, you wrote to All...

RJ> Hey folks, might be dumb questions but I am having a slightly frustrating 
RJ> time with my connections to this BBS. It is taking about four tries for me 
RJ> to  get a system response. It sometimes takes centuries to respond to 
RJ> anything and then I get a line dropout. Even after I have a 28800 
RJ> connect,the BBS seems to work like a dog.

Boy, does that sound familiar.  Lines not too good, I presume?

RJ> FYI: I have a Netcomm E11F (288K) modem and I am using this setup string 
RJ> AT&FF0\N3-K%C3&C1&K3M1L3

Unfortunately, V.FC is nowhere near as robust as V.34, especially on dodgy
lines, so I'd suggest you force a slightly lower link rate, say 26400 or
even 24000, and see if that improves your connects at all.

Can't comment on the NetComm init$, but I'm sure somebody else will jump in
and let you know if it doesn't look quite right.

Regards, Bill

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