Russell, at 19:25 on Jan 19 1997, you wrote to John Piper ...

JP>>> I'm close to my exchange.

. . .[chomp]. . .

HM>>> Not always an advantage, of course. Some modems may be 
HM>>> designed for a particular amount of loss on the local loop, 
HM>>> and if there's less (due to shorter distance than 
HM>>> expected), the signal may be over-volumed and hence 
HM>>> distorted.

. . .[chomp]. . .

RB> I believe that the Courier will take as much as you can dish 
RB> out. They seem to thrive when they are very close (5 city 
RB> house frontages from the exchange) and if that wouldn't be 
RB> "over-volumed" what would be?

RB> We (David and I ) have said this SSSoooooo many times before
RB> Seems the only way people will believe us is to invite 
RB> everyone that frequents Aust_Modem to Davidsplace for tea, 
RB> biscuits and a real live demo.

Not a lot of room here (and I'm real short on biscuits).  Perhaps they can
all visit you in Mossman and watch the connection from that end...

David
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