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In article <93005.195549JJL101@psuvm.psu.edu>,
 J.J. Lehett <JJL101@psuvm.psu.edu> writes:
>    Regarding the lower transfer rates:
> 
>      If the modem is a MNP5 modem, and you are going in through a packet
> switch to get to the VAX, be sure to turn off the MNP5 compression.  With it
> on, it really causes delays (similiar to your figures) when transmitting or
> receiving data or files.  To make sure, try the command: AT%C0 to you modem
> to turn it off.  Also, when sending via Zmodem with the 'sz' command
> in many instances you will need to add the -e switch to escape all control
> characters.
>     SO:  1) before dialing the modem: AT%C0
>          2) use : sz -e filename when sending a file
> 
>     Also, for receiving a file to your ST from the vax, be sure you Zmodem
> is set to receive 'escaped control chars'.
> 
>     One final note on Zmodem vs kermit, is your data connection to the vax
> a 7-e or 8-n connection?  If it is 7-e , you most likely will have to stick
> with kermit.
> 
>     Hope this helps.
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 I should have included a little more information, sorry. The modem is a 
Cardinal 9600 (v.32, v.42, v.42bis; not MNP5). I'm running a Mega STE, Tos 
2.05, with Serial Fix v1.1 in the Auto folder.

 Our computer centre says their only supported protocol on the high speed 
lines is 7 bits, even parity. For what it's worth, my configuration in 
STalker is 7 bits, 1 stop bit, Parity 0 (Space). When I use Uniterm I find 
I need 8-1-none.

 I've tried Zmodem again, with the -e switch; no improvement unfortunately. 
I've also tried Kermit with the packet length set to 2048 (seems to be the 
maximum accepted by the remote kermit) and *no* flow control. The file 
still comes through with no errors, but at about the same rate as 
previously, around 230 - 240 cps.

John