MG> I've just tested my Courier and its phone socket is connected and works 
MG> like a mode-3 adaptor.  I've seen plenty of other Austel modems that work 
MG> like this.  Any idea on the reason why Austel has this regulation?  Sorry, 
MG> stupid question, Austel regulations don't need a reason. :-(

One interesting line of thought would be the known effect of T200 phones,
and the total immunity to such bad effects that mode-3 confers.  A major
selling point for the informed, in other words.

The Local Modem Company have delivered mode-3 in every one of their
products that I've used and tested for the feature.  Those are definitely
T200 immune - and they know it.  Having disconnect enforced by telephone
handset design is not a major selling point for a modem user... immunity
is.

That this sale inducing feature should be forbidden in imported products is
neither suprising, or novel, considering the above two points.  Dial tone
detection forbidden, enforced guard tone, refusal to allow the modem to
dial out(!), and various other campaign points have been used over the
years.  Get the drift?

Buy enough modems, and you will.  Guaranteed.  Now work out how to fix it..

Regards,
Dave Hatch.

--- Msgedsq 3.20