On Jul 29 14:59 96, Bill Grimsley of 3:640/305.9 wrote:

BG> 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 
DH>> Austel mandate specified by the local manufacturer.  My analysis tends to 
DH>> a constant about 6 to 8 db too low, _unless_ the link is local, when it 
DH>> may 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.

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

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

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

Have, and am using.  Link stats and levels to match.  IMHO, it does do a
better turn-down algorithm than the Australian previous.

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

Ta for offer.

Regards,
Dave Hatch.

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