RS> Interesting. That does sort of hint that if the lines
RS> are pretty good at either end of a particular call, the
RS> M34F can handle that, but if the lines are a big grotty
RS> at BOTH ends of a particular call, it can have problems.

DM> Sure looks that way. Do you, or perhaps Bill G,
DM> know how to get stats from the Maestro ?

As far as I am aware you cant get the fancy frequency response
graph when calling a V32 or V32bis modem from a Courier.

DM> All I can see is reported line levels. (AT%L) Would that help at all ?

Well, its better than nothing. Ideally it would be nice to borrow
a Courier and measure your line properly, particularly calling Dave
Drummonds immaculate line. We have that from Bill and Russ and the
difference is fucking amazing, particularly when graphed in a spreadsheet.

And Bill calling Paul is utterly obscene, no wonder there are handshaking
problem and have been even in the Spirit days. BUT its because BOTH lines
arent anything special and the combination is obscene.

Why dont you try borrowing Paul Markhams Courier and actually
measuring your line performance properly ?  Its a hell of a
diagnostic tool. Close to a proper line tester in fact now.
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