Re: Novation Inc. Modem or device or some sort

[mjmahon@aol.com (Michael J. Mahon)]

travelin_cookie asked:

>I've got a device that looks like a really old modem made by Novation
>Inc.  Maybe someone could help me identify it.
>
>On the back it has a sticker that says Novation Inc.  
>Part#: 490524
>Rev:
>ID: 7501*101077
>Serial:  101077
>
>I have scoured the web looking for this model number and can't really
>find anything regarding this device.  I've noticed a lot of apple II
>discussions which involved Novation modems, and this is the closest
>reference I can find.
>
>I've set up a micro site with some pictures. 
>http://www.sunshinex.com/novation/
>
>I hate to throw away a rare piece of historic computer equipment.

The pictures are helpful.

You have an accoustic coupler, which may include a 300 baud
modem (but probably not).  Unless there's a fair amount of circuitry
(not just a couple of amplifiers) then this coupler was designed to
be attached to a modem for use.

The phone headset was placed in against the microphone and
speaker on the coupler to allow a modem to send and receive
without making any electrical connection to the phone line.  They
were very popular for calling computers from hotel and pay phones.

The battery is a very specialized "photo" battery, which was only
designed into equipment for a year or two, but I can't remember
just when the window was.

-michael

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