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On Mon, 17 Nov 1997 12:43:21 -0600, Ron Heiby wrote: >At 09:01 AM 11/17/97 -0800, Bryan Daum wrote: >>While we are discussing modem volume issues, could someone explain to me why >>we hear the modem noises at all? > >Some of us can tell the difference between various types of Data/FAX modems >by listening to them. Most of us can tell the difference between "BUSY", >the "Doo! Dah! Dee! We're Sorry" signal, and a human answering the call >threatening to call the police if we don't stop harassing them. > >That's why it's a good idea to have the modem speaker turned on, at least >until you know that the programmed-in phone number is correct. > >-- >Ron. > Especially since you can determine what speeds (in a given range) you are connecting at, through listening to the noises. But ISDN doesn't have noise, does it, because it is all digital? Paul