[comp.dcom.modems] Modem problems

marwood@DMC-CRC.ARPA (G. J. Marwood) (12/30/87)

I have recently purchased a SmartTEAM 1200AT modem.  The first unit I
received caused quite a few errors during file transfers, e.g. about
70 in a 40K file.  This was duly replaced by the supplier.  The new
unit still gives errors, though fewer (typically one error every 20K
of file transferred).  I also see the occasional altered character on
the screen.  I had previously seen good reports of SmartTEAM units.
Does anyone have any experience of this unit.  I am wondering whether
to persevere and try to get another replacement or cut my losses at
this point.
					 Gordon Marwood

P.S. The modem is connected to an Apple ][+ via a Super Serial Card,
but I don't see that it is anything to do with the problem.  I have
previously used a USR Password 1200 and it is very unusual to get
errors.