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- From: curt@teleport.com (Curt...)
- Newsgroups: comp.dcom.modems
- Subject: Re: AT%Q modem command?
- Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 18:53:55 GMT
- Organization: Teleport - Portland's Public Access (503) 220-1016
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- hoch@gate.net (Gary & Robin) wrote:
-
- > My current 14.4 VIVA (a Rockwell based early 14.4 modem, not RPI) gets
- > consistent 14.4 connects (pretty common, I presume). The manual
- > describes an AT%Q command which is "Report Line Signal Quality".
- > I usually get a 7 reported back, which the manual states is in the
- > good range. The range is 0 (best) to 127 (worst).
-
- > Is this indicative of a good quality line on which I might get as good
- > a connect to my ISP with a Rockwell modem as with a more expensive
- > Sportster? Or is this just a meaningless indicator? The ISP, by the
- > way, uses a USR Total Control modem pool, soon to be upgraded to 33.6
- > capability.
-
-
- 7 would be considered a pretty decent return. But 14.4 is a lot different
- than 28.8, so I am not sure the number tells you much about what a V.34
- modem would do for you.
-
- You ought to see if you can pick up a Sportster with 33.6 from a vendor
- who would let you return it if not satisfied. Then see if you get decent
- connects to your ISP. Modems normally connect best to their kin-folk.
-
- Best wishes,
- Curt...
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