KA> 3) The init string is probably OK but a much simpler approach is
KA>    to send AT&F1&W to the modem once by hand and then make your
KA>    init string ATZ^M.

RB> There is one caveat in this, the AT&F1&W _MUST_ be done at
the same DTE 
RB> speed
RB> as will later be used by any mailer or BBS.  Otherwise the modem wakes up 
RB> on
RB> a call at a different speed and chaos results.
RB>    Gene Lowry

So?  All modems work like that.  What he failed to make mention
of was the fact that you also needed to do it, even if your
modem doesn't need to "wake up" because it has not been switched
off, because you've got a crappy modem that doesn't autobaud
properly.  BFN.  Paul.
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