BG> Fraid they do, Paul.  Banksia, Zoom, and USR (amongst others) make what
BG> they call RPI modems, and these have no EC in hardware at all, relying on
BG> the supplied software to perform error correction.  They're considerably
BG> cheaper, but why anybody would buy one is completely beyond me.

BG> Regards, Bill

RJ>  Some people buy them because they have more sense than money. Some people 
RJ> buy
RJ> them because  they aren't/weren't aware of the difference between modems.
RJ> I've just given you two reasons without having to THINK too hard about it.
RJ> Perhaps I'm not past it yet or is it not beyond me?

Please state exact brand and model number of modem.  It has
been stated by Rod that you do not have a modem that does
not have EC.  BFN.  Paul.
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