PE> EC modems are meant to correct corruption caused by poor line quality.
PE> The only think they aren't meant to correct is the cable from your
PE> modem to your computer, and your operating system (e.g. Windows 3.1
PE> with a 16450).

JT> It depends on who I call, on a particular bbs, (on some but not all of his
JT> lines) I get downloads that slow down, and then give errors, (if it doesn't
JT> drop out).
JT> Yet on others, the cps rates go like the clappers, as one would expect.

It could also be the other end not having flow-control working properly.
The end truth is, EC modems should not be giving errors on bad lines. You
have a bug somewhere if you are seeing errors.  BFN.  Paul. 
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