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to: RICHARD TOWN
from: MIKE FARRILL
date: 1997-03-04 16:06:00
subject: Carrier level

-> -=> Quoting MIKE FARRILL to ALL <=-
->
-> MF> What does changing the carrier level of a modem do?  My modems de
-> MF> carrier level is -9dbm.
->
-> Strange, should be -10 for an FCC.  Anyway, if you can change it, it
-> means you can find a point where your local exchange's AGC amps don't
-> operate.  By adjusting the relevent S register, the transmit level
-> can be tweaked.  -12 has been reported as useful.  Modem's have
-> their own AGC setup.  I have my AGC switched off at my local
-> exchange.
I'll try changing it.  Could doing this affect my connection speeds?
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