Re: modems

Jacob Suter (jsuter@intrastar.net)
Fri, 14 Jun 1996 15:10:59 -0500

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> I have SupraFax 288's and love them. Will probably build a rack for them
> later, for now turn them on their side and space them a little for better
> ventilation (they *do* run warm). Hate the damn wall-wart transformers,
> though a little creativity with powerstrips creates a nice way to handle
> 8 at a time.

I hate those transformers. I got plans drawn for a single power supply to handle 30 cardinal modems (9V DC).
Fully regulated and filtered, and INCLUDES ITS OWN BATTERY BACKUP from four Nicad lantern batteries that will be
recharged by the unit. If anyone is interested in a unit like this, please Email. I'm pretty handy with a
soldering iron 8^)

> Only problem has been with a few customers with old USR's who don't
> understand that its *their* modem at fault.

They can't figure out that sometimes when you buy a caddilac, you get a Geo Metro 3-cyl engine installed..
Sometimes without any oil.

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