BL> Paul... this is *stupid*! The NetComm can't be that bad.

RS> Fraid so Bob, its quite possible to get a very poor 2400
RS> session when the modem cant negotiate the session properly.

The modems connect with EC though.

BL> It has to be something stupid. And obvious.

RS> Fraid not. If it really was that, you cant explain why Dieter got
RS> perfect connects every time with the Courier. And close with the Viper.

He got perfect with the Viper, as far as I'm aware.  BFN.  Paul.
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