In a message of  Brien Page (1:116/305) writes:
 BP> I've had an ISDN line since early 93, but don't have any plans (or the 
 BP> money) to get an I-modem.  After a lightning storm last Thursday, it 
 BP> seems I no longer have a Courier to operate, so I'm back to the 14.4 
 BP> AT&T Paradyne for awhile.  Both the power cord and phone line are on 
 BP> surge protectors, but something got thru to it.  It was nice while it 
 BP> lasted. :-)
That could have been an expensive lesson.  I know of NO surge protector 
marketed for home use that will protect you from a direct strike on your 
lines.  When it's possible, it's always best to disconnect everything you 
value during thunder storms.
 BP> The Courier will still answer and connect ok, but only sends/receives 
 BP> gibberish now.  Any ideas before I see if it is worth sending in and 
 BP> having it fixed?
Have you tried resetting the NVRAM to factory defaults?  That's always a good 
place to start, after that try an analog loop-back test.  If all else fails, 
USR's Tech Support line for Courier modems is 800-550-7800.
   Gene Lowry
 
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