Questions tagged [modem]

Discussion of retrocomputing modems.

A modem (modulator/demodulator) is used to transmit digital information via analog signals. In retro-computing, this usually means sound waves over telephone lines.

Appropriate topics pertain to aspects of modems particular to retro-computing devices. For example, while 300 baud signaling isn't popular anymore, it's not inherently retro, as modern devices typically support it (along with many other protocols). Features tied to a certain era, like US Robotics' HST, are suitably retro.

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Why were "data modems" so much more expensive compared to "fax modems" back in the day?

In 1997, my uncle visited and gave me a "fax modem" which he installed on our 486 PC and then managed to transfer over a fax document from a real fax in his home to our computer, running Windows 3.1. My eyes were as big as saucers: this was the…
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Which AT commands are understood by a Telebit QBlazer modem?

Inspired by another post here, I recently purchased a Telebit QBlazer modem and am having some fun with it. It did not, however, come with a user manual, nor can I find one online. In the absence of a manual, can someone provide me with specific AT…
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What modem was a little black cube about 1.25" on each side?

I used to have a modem that was a little black cube about 1.25" on each side. Maybe a little bigger. 19.2Kbaud I think. I can't remember the name of the company or the model or anything and searches haven't found anything. Does anyone remember…
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I want to use the line jack of a dial-up modem

Typically, an ISA dial-up modem card has two RJ11 jacks: one labeled Telco and the other labeled Line or Phone, intended to be connected to a telephone. Normally, when issuing commands to the modem to dial out to an ISP, the dial tone is heard only…
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