Re: Hayes 1200 external

[tourman <robercampbell@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Feb 7, 7:05=A0am, nick markowitz <nmarkow...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Feb 6, 4:35=A0pm, "RockyTSquirrel" <gafa_...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > "Jim" =A0wrote in message
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> > On Feb 6, 3:51 pm, tourman <robercampb...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > > On Feb 6, 3:46 pm, Jim Rojas <jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > > > Jim wrote:
> > > > > On Feb 6, 11:44 am, Jim Rojas<jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> =A0wrote:
> > > > >> tourman wrote:
> > > > >>> On Feb 6, 6:03 am, proguard<sp.kintzoni...@xxxxxxxxxxx> =A0 =A0=
wrote:
> > > > >>>> Anyone knows where to buy Hayes 1200 external modem?
>
> > > > >>>> tnx
>
> > > > >>> RHC: I've had good luck in local flea markets where there are
> > > > >>> usually
> > > > >>> boxes of computer junk to wade through. I actually bought 3 of =
the
> > > > >>> Cardinal MX2400 modems for $5 each, and they were still shrink
> > > > >>> wrapped
> > > > >>> in the original box, never having been opened.
>
> > > > >>> What is junk for one person, is treasure for another....:))
>
> > > > >> I used the Cardinal exclusively for many years, until the CIA mo=
dem
> > > > >> came
> > > > >> out. Now I keep it as a backup just in case.
>
> > > > >> Jim Rojas
> > > > >> Technical Manuals Online!http://www.tech-man.com
> > > > >> 8002 Cornwall Lane
> > > > >> Tampa, FL 33615-4604
> > > > >> 813-884-6335
>
> > > > > Hey guys, you just reminded me,
>
> > > > > I've got an old Cardnel internal modem that I've been using for y=
ears.
> > > > > The problem is, it's in an old Gateway 350 computer that's beginn=
ing
> > > > > to hangup occasionally. I've never had to change the hard drive
> > > > > because I never used that computer for much of anything except
> > > > > downloading. When I upgraded to my next computer, the internal mo=
dem
> > > > > didn't have compatable connectors so that's why I left it in the =
old
> > > > > 350. I'm assuming that because it's an internal modem that there'=
s no
> > > > > way to make it compatable with a computer a few generations apart=
.
> > > > > ( is that true?)
>
> > > > > That leads me to ask ..... =A0now, since newer computers only hav=
e USB
> > > > > ports, how do you get the old external Hayes and Cardnels to conn=
ect
> > > > > with the them.?
>
> > > > > Also, I have to imagine that the newer modems offered by manufact=
urers
> > > > > come with USB connections ..... right?
>
> > > > > I figure I'll probably have to get a mfg's modem soon so I'm not
> > > > > without comm capability, so I want to be sure it's going to be
> > > > > compatable with my next computer.
>
> > > > I have 2 IBM A31P, 2Ghz, 2GB Ram, 120GB HD laptops I use only for
> > > > downloading. It has a DB9 serial port, and 2 USB ports. The first i=
s my
> > > > downloader, the other is a spare.
>
> > > > I use Acronis True Image backup in case the hard drive fails. I hav=
e
> > > > about 50 different programs loaded in that one laptop.
>
> > > > You can use a newer laptop with a Keyspan USA-19HS USB to serial
> > > > adapter. But I have found that the older software won't see the USB=
, or
> > > > don't like anything better the Windows XP.
>
> > > > I have heard you can use MS Virtual PC, but I don't like the idea o=
f
> > > > rebooting to a different operating system all the time.
>
> > > > Jim Rojas
> > > > Technical Manuals Online!http://www.tech-man.com
> > > > 8002 Cornwall Lane
> > > > Tampa, FL 33615-4604
> > > > 813-884-6335
>
> > > RHC: Yeah, all my panel software is on an older PC which by today's
> > > standards is a clunker. End of problem. If you don't have one, you ca=
n
> > > buy one for $100 just about anywhere (an old IBM returned from
> > > lease...)-
>
> > Ok, thanks guys.
>
> > I'm just thinking that ..... isn't it kinda pitiful that we're all
> > sitting in front of a computer on a nice Sunday afternoon?
>
> > Bunch of old geezers.
>
> > don't know about you =A0but =A0it beats the hell out of =A0climbing in =
an attic or
> > under a floor, =A0to me...
>
> I have couple customers with the automated key card gas pumps =A0 and
> for the pumps to authorize transactions etc.
> they must use a 1200 baud modem =A0so all those old modems I have
> collected over the years have come in handy.
> as this is only way pump systems work. =A0crazy they have not upgraded
> this technology.

RHC: From there perspective, it likely only needs a low speed modem to
send the limited information required. Why upgrade when the cost of
doing so has no immediate benefit....