Rod, at 22:01 on Mar 06 1996, you wrote to Bill Grimsley...

BG> The USR simply measures exactly what it sees between
BG> our two modems. Perhaps the M34F puts a greater load
BG> on the line (different impedance characteristics)?

PE> What's your definition of line levels if it isn't line levels but
PE> is in fact a combination of line levels and modem characteristics.

BG> What else CAN it be?

RS> The Courier telling porkys, particularly when its not a Courier on
RS> the other end. We dont even have independent evidence that with a
RS> Courier on BOTH ends is not telling porkys, tho there is a clear
RS> correlation between the frequency response curve and the thruput.

As NONE of us know for sure, perhaps it might be wise to wait for Joe's
explanation of this peculiar anomaly.  Anything else is simply a guess.

BG> The only way to accurately measure different lines, without taking the
BG> modem itself into consideration, is to hang a 600 Ohm dummy load off it.

RS> I think its basically having a massive brain fart when
RS> the other end isnt a Courier. The figures make no sense.

Ah, so senility is finally catching up with you, is it Rod?  Have you asked
your dog what he thinks of the figures yet?

Regards, Bill

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