BG> Quite so, but the simple fact is that to date, the
BG> Courier was the only modem with which I've managed to
BG> connect perfectly every time, albeit at slightly lower
BG> link rates (but generally with an eventual shift up to 28800).

RS> Yes, you can certainly say from the data available that the Courier
RS> does a lot better than the M34F and does handshake much more reliably
RS> than the M34F and Viper on that rather poor session freq response.

No you can't.  Not generally.  You can only say that about
"when you have a USR Sportster V34 calling".  To make a general
statement like that, you need to try both:

1. An M34F on both ends
2. A variety of modems on the other end, and me to use both
Courier and M34F my end. 

BFN.  Paul.
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