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echo: aust_modem
to: John Wolski
from: Ian Smith
date: 1996-03-10 06:34:34
subject: Self Tests

JW> I have a Diamond 28.8 (which everyoen probably already
 JW> knows from my numerous messages) internal modem.
 JW> In my efforts to sort this modem out (same as Infotel and
 JW> Dynalink) I have attempted to do self tests.  The Local
 JW> &t1, &t8 and Remote &t6, &t7 all come back with the message
 JW> "ERROR".
 JW> Has anyone got any ideas as to why?  I have s18=20 set.

Looks like it's broken.  Is it still under warranty?

 JW> Also, I have tried to lock the speed of the modem as I am
 JW> having line troubles... However, even when I select ATF17
 JW> which the manual reads
 JW> "Selects VFC 24000bps as the only acceptable line
 JW> modulation for subsequent connection"
 JW> it stills attempts to connect at 26400 or 28800 at times.

As above, same with your other problems, maybe, but failing self test is a
prime, obvious and easily demonstrable candidate for warranty replacement.

Cheers, Ian

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