On Sat 03 Aug at 17:58 Bill Grimsley (3:640/305.9{at}fidonet) wrote to Doug Loggie:

 BG> Some brands are capable of having their Tx levels physically 
 BG> set as high as -9dBm, but that can actually be detrimental 
 BG> under certain conditions.  It's best to let the modems sort 
 BG> it out amongst themselves IMO.  I think you might find that 
 BG> they have a much better idea than you of what levels they 
 BG> should be using than you do.  :)

It does help if you know your access line length (2355 metres at home, 1605
metres for work) and cable gauge. Even better if your modem can stay off
hook long enough for someone to train the hybrid at the exchange end.

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