Modem Collection

From: Sam Ismail <dastar_at_crl.com>
Date: Sat Jul 12 03:39:32 1997

On Fri, 11 Jul 1997, Marvin wrote:

> Just curious (again!) if anyone is collecting the early modems used on
> computers and what might have been the earliest commercial phone modem.
> I have several devices that are called modem eliminators and I believe
> these are basically serial cable boosters to increase the permissible
> cable length. My guess is that the earliest modems were accousticle
> (sp?) modems where the coupling was where the phone was laid onto the
> modem rather than a direct connect to the computer. Was there anything
> earlier or other type of device?

I always run into big ugly old modems that are, alas, what I draw the
line at as far as collectible. I find these at swap meets, thrift shops,
surplus shops, etc. They are everywhere, and it seems just about
everyone made one.

Sam
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Received on Sat Jul 12 1997 - 03:39:32 BST