Re: Modem Protocols

[Chris Morse <chris@invalid.com>]

On 08 Dec 2002 18:55:18 GMT, mjmahon@aol.com (Michael J. Mahon) wrote:

>Chris Morse wrote:
>
>> My first modem was a
>>pulse-dialing 300 baud Hayes MicroModem II that I bought *used* for
>>like $200.  It was box-like with a semi-clear plastic casing which you
>>could see through.. the chips and a single red LED.
>
>And that was just the line coupler!  The modem itself was on a card
>that plugged into, typically, slot 2.  The "actual" modem on the card
>was a Cermetec subassembly that was covered with Glyptol!
>
>Not only did it work well, it established Hayes as the standard-setter
>for personal computer modems.
>
>-michael
>
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You know - I totally forgot that.. But yea, it had a big card for the
Apple // that had a bunch of orange components.  I just saw one on
eBay; though the outside box said something different than what I
remember- something like "Hayes Microcoupler II" or something.  But
yeah, that's the card I had.  If I remember correctly, the auction on
eBay for that same device was starting for go for some good $$.
Probably a collectors item now.

Cheers!
// CHRIS