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In article: <816289759.19113@xeon.demon.co.uk>  mo@xeon.demon.co.uk writes:
> 
> Have been looking to buy a serial switcher to use 2 modems
> between the one Pc but cant seem to find one anywhere,could anyone
> point me in the right direction,new or secound hand.Oh it must be
> auto switching.
> 
> Thanks
> +
> 

Q1. Why do you require 2 modems on the same com port ?

Q2. How would you intend selecting between the 2 modems if not manually ?

I know that some 'auto-switches' simply switch to the a connection that raises a 
contol line and becomes free when the control line is dropped; while others simply 
switch when any data is present and time-out when quiet for a determined period of 
time.

The only way I can see this working is either:

 i) switch on the required modem, thus raising DSR or CTS (hardly automatic)

ii) the modems are auto-answering and 'switch' when one of modem sends text such as 
RING, CARRIER or CONNECT or whatever.

I am aware of some smart-switches that come with some software (pop-up-menus ?) which 
runs on the PC, but I have no experience of these, perhaps someone else can give 
information on their suitability.


Good luck,

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