Msg: 3845 *Conference*
01-16-93 17:51:37
From: DREW BLANCHAR
To : MICHAEL HARRIS
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #3838 (DEAF COMMUNICATIONS)
Michael, The problem with the Mdl 100 trying to talk to a TDD is the baud rate (45, 50, 110 at the TDD end) The Mdl 100 is limited to 300 baud. There's also the problem of the 5-bit baudot code that the TDD and TTYs use. The Mdl 100 is definitely unsuited, even though it can do 5-bit ascII. (tradgically, totally different animals). Robt was right about the ADA inducing local telco's to provide TDD's free of charge, _IF_ the receptor has doctor's (not audiologist) written statement of qualification. As for the church recieving a TDD on the plan, they have to prove they have a "clientel" of at least 10% HOH needing the service. Again, tell me your location. DCARA in San Leandro often has refurbished/used TDD's. Also, there is a TDD refurbisher in San Mateo (CA) and Krown Inc in lower California. I don't ever recall seeing TTDs in pawn shops or thrift store, but I never looked before. There are DOS programs to trick your PC into talking TDD/baudot if your model can drop down low enough. Sorry this isn't the info you wanted. Let's keep talking. Maybe we can work something out. - Drew