Is it a modem -- or a radio?!

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From: William Joseph Marriott
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 1989 01:33

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I have a problem that's cropped up only recently.

When I dial, there is a small pause after the modem completes
its dialing sequence and before it actually connects with the other
computer. In that pause, I hear music, news, weather reports, etc.
coming out of the modem's speaker. Apparently this stuff is from
a radio station (as opposed to aliens or KGB agents).

Other folks have heard this, so psychiatric treatment will not 
solve the problem.

ANyone have this happen to them? Why do you think my modem is picking
up this music? How can I correct the problem? Changing the wiring
configuration does not work; everything but the phone wire itself is
shielded.

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From: Lou@cup.portal.com (William Joseph Marriott)
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Subject: Is it a modem -- or a radio?!
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Date: 10 Sep 89 01:33:28 GMT
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