Mark, what is the model number on your machine? thx Steve On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 2:05 PM, Mark Wickens <m...@wickensonline.co.uk> wrote:
> Note however that I never have seen any of the additional function key > soft labels (such as CALL) within the TELECOM program itself. Maybe that > was a UK ROM mod? > > On 16 December 2015 at 19:03, Mark Wickens <m...@wickensonline.co.uk> > wrote: > >> Thanks for the responses - as it happens it was more down to me not >> entering the modem stat specification correctly into the terminal program. >> Once I got something accepted then I heard the 'ping' of the relay to >> switch in the modem circuit and was able to hear the familiar screeching >> via the acoustic coupler. >> >> I haven't got anything to work reliably however which is a shame but it >> was a long stretch. I bought a 'retro' bluetooth handset and paired it with >> my mobile phone. There may be still some mileage in it but I suspect there >> are too many compression algorithms in the way. >> >> I may need to resort to a direct connection cable or external modem >> instead. >> >> Mark. >> >> On 16 December 2015 at 18:30, John Gardner <gof...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Historically, telecom regulation in the UK was rather different >>> >>> than what we're used to - Television receivers required licenses, >>> >>> for instance. Data was charged for by the byte. I'm speculating >>> >>> that built-in modems may have (had) some similar dis-incentive >>> >>> built-in for the manufacturer or retailer. >>> >> >> >
