[coco]using direct connect modem

[Boisy G. Pitre]

Roy,

I distinctly remember hooking two CoCos together with two DCM paks  
and a phone line cable.  Yes, it can be done, and yes, it works (at  
300 baud, of course).

Boisy

On Aug 28, 2005, at 7:36 PM, RJRTTY at aol.com wrote:

> coco friends,
>
>       I need to know about the direct  connect modem.    Specifically
> I want to know the speed capabillities of that modem and if they  
> can be
> used to connect and pass data between two coco's  using a phone
> extension cable.    Would I have to provide a voltage similiar to a
> standard phone line or do they need that.    If it can be done, what
> kind of terminal software would be best to use.
>
>        Now I KNOW what you're thinking.    Just use the bit banger  
> port
> or RS-232 carts.    I want to use the direct connect modem pack so
> I can eventually connect them using radio transcievers.
>
>         Now I KNOW what you're thinking.    Just us the RS-232 with
> a couple of blue tooth modules.      I prefer to use the original  
> equipment
> and software that was made for the coco.
>
>        I just thought this would be a fun project when I get some  
> spare time.
> I was even thinking of linking the modems accoustically with some home
> brew audio gear like an amplified microphone and speaker.   Sorta have
> them "sing" to each other.  :)
>
> you may start laughing at me now.....
>
> Roy
>
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