Dave, at 13:23 on Jul 28 1996, you wrote to Russell Brooks...

RB> It is best to let the modems come up with the best solution themselves

DH> It might well be - if the algorithms weren't deliberately damaged at Austel 
DH> mandate specified by the local manufacturer.  My analysis tends to a 
DH> constant about 6 to 8 db too low, _unless_ the link is local, when it may 
DH> leave it too high.  Nasty work - and IMNSHO, not an accident in the 
DH> slightest.  Note that if the S/N isn't enough to maintain top speed, 
DH> turning the tx level down is NOT a winner.  The nobbled USR code almost 
DH> always does.

You sound like a prime candidate for this then...

SDL0112A.ZIP   244798  11/02/96  Australianised version of American 
                                 USR Courier SDL 1 Nov 95

This one has the extended link stats, plus an un-nobbled Tx level.  :)

Freq'able from 640/305 if you wish to try it.

Regards, Bill
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