Msg: 4780 *Conference*
11-21-93 08:16:17
From: RICHARD HANSON
To : JOHN REGAN
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #4778 (COMM)
---- Okay, that makes sense. Modems differ in many ways; such as sound level. The modems on this end need incoming modems which talk a bit louder then the older modems I used to have online, i.e., Hayes Smartmodem 1200. The old modems listened better--the new ones do not. Sound level is rated in decibels (db). If I could, and I have tried, I would purchase Hayes Smartmodem 2400 modems. The older Smartmodem 2400 series listened for lower db incoming modems. They also did not incorporate all the modern-day compression algorhythms--yet another problem for older modem compatibility. When you switched over to your old, Hayes 300 baud modem, you simply used a modem with a louder voice. Perhaps using your Apple II with that Hayes modem is the best way for you to communicate with the Club 100 BBS. -Rick-