conrad@lasspvax.UUCP (Conrad Cady) (05/08/85)
A while ago, I posted an article asking what people think about Prometheus ProModems. I have inserted parenthetical comments in the three responses I received. If you have any more comments to add, please send them to me, and I will post another followup, if there is enough interest. [I got many other messages saying stuff to the effect of "please post what you learn".] -<first reply>----------------------------------------------------------------- * I tried a Prometheus modem here for about a week and once I figured out * the correct switch settings to emulate a Hayes (manual was wrong), it * worked like a champ. Unlike some other new modems, it can still * recognize busy signals and give up without waiting a long time, even in * Hayes emulation. * * Gary Grossoehme * Prometheus + Pro-YAM II * * The main problem with the Prometheus mode is the "DIAL COMPLETED" * message which YAM thinks is "CONNECT" (it's looking for a T). [Is this a problem with the modem, or Pro-YAM? I don't know, as I have never used Pro-YAM.] * --- * By iterative empirical methods, I've determined that the following * switch setting works with YAM: 1-4,6,9 on; 5, 7,8,10 off. * This doesn't agree with any reasonable interpretation of chapter 5 * of their manual, so it might be wise to call Prometheus to see which * is wrong - the manual or this unit. [A fluke, maybe? In either case it doesn't sound good.] * The modem seems to work fine as a Hayes clone, at least as far as * Pro-YAM is concerned. * -- * Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX ..!tektronix!reed!omen!caf * Omen Technology Inc 17505-V NW Sauvie IS RD Portland OR 97231 * Voice: 503-621-3406 Modem: 503-621-3746 (Hit CR's for speed detect) -<second reply>---------------------------------------------------------------- * I had a promodem 1200 (external) bought for me by the company here * and it worked for about two weeks. One day, I tried to use it just * as I had previously done, and it did not work. My suggestion at this * point is to get some other brand. I am waiting to get the modem * back (it was sent last week for repairs), and maybe it was just * a fluke failure, but just to be safe, you might look at some other [Another fluke? Sounds a little suspicious. The quality should be checked pretty thoroughly before you buy, if possible. Will most mail- order places replace defective products? I don't think so.] * brand. I would appreciate hearing what others have to say about * this modem, so if you get a chance, send me other's replys. * * John Blankenagel * tektronix!tekig5!johnbl -<third reply>---------------------------------------------------------------- * From: clyde!ukma!ukengr44!bennett@cornell.UUCP * * I own a ProModem 1200 (external) and am *THOROUGHLY* * satisfied with it. It beats the hell out of a Hayes. I recommend * the ProModem to everybody! [This is encouraging.] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Any other comments? You can mail the comments to me, and if I get enough, I'll repost the results. Don't post the comments. In the meanwhile, I have borrowed a U.S. Robotics Password modem to use, and have had *no* trouble with it. It has Hayes autodial facility, and, well, it seems to work just fine. Thanks to all who responded. Conrad -- Conrad Cady, 513 Clark Hall LASSP, Cornell U., Ithaca, NY 14853 (607)256-3963 {ihnp4,decvax,allegra,vax135}!cornell!lasspvax!conrad conrad@lasspvax.arpa