DG> The only differences would appear to lie in the RTS and 
DG> OCTS parameters.  With this in mind, I will limit the 
DG> alterations to these two parameters, starting with RTS on 
DG> this poll, and OCTS on the next poll if RTS is not the 
DG> problem.

DG> It would appear that the problem lies with the OCTS parameter.  The 
DG> transfer failed with the old symptoms tonight as soon as I had altered 
DG> OCTS.

I just did a help on mode, octs, and yeah, the default is off, and
it sure sounds like if you don't set it, you don't get the hardware
handshake.  BFN.  Paul.
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