RS> These are the same bit from a message of
RS> yours dated 28-Apr, using Russ's Courier

RS> Near Echo Loss  ( dB )   3.3
RS> Far Echo Loss   ( dB )   38.9

RS> The only important difference is the near echo loss.
RS> Quite a substantial difference in that one tho.

BG> Dunno why that should be, either.  I've compiled the up-to-date stats for a
BG> calls from the Courier to date (with Binkley, at least), and the Near Echo
BG> results are nothing like those above.  Can't imagine why.  A bug, perhaps?

Probably some quirk of the rain I suppose. The near echo loss includes
the entire local loop from your modem to the exchange line card.

BG> # 07 May 13:30:53 BINK Near Echo Loss  ( Db )   15.5
BG> # 07 May 13:30:53 BINK Far Echo Loss   ( Db )   22.4

Thats certainly rather typical.

BG> The Near Echo loss is much the same, regardless of distance,

Yeah, well, it should be, its a characteristic of YOUR local loop.

BG> although the Far Echo stats, whilst consistent,
BG> vary quite dramatically according to distance.

Its not actually the distance, its THEIR local loop, the system you called.
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