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In article <35c49196.6830273@news.demon.co.uk>
           c0de@programming.heaven "c0de" writes:

> On Sun, 02 Aug 1998 02:37:41 GMT, Rye@Electronics UK (Rye Electronics
> UK) wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> >Has anybody ordered parts from USR to repair modems?
> >If so whare would a good source in the UK be.
> >I need a connector, the one the phone line connects to on the modem.
> >I have a USR sportster Voice 33,600, and i also need a modem lead.
> >
> >                Thanx in advance.
> 
> I was in the same boat but with different parts.
> 
> I had a 33.6 voice modem but no mains adapter.
> 
> I finally got one via an electrical shop. You may find that a phone
> shop will sell you the adapter you need.
> 
> The modem cable is ez. Just go and buy a modem cable from any computer
> store. NOT a NULL modem cable. Usually, you will need a 25pin male to
> 25pin female RS232 cable.

Three different items here.

The modem-to-computer lead is standard.  Most modems have a 25-pin 
connector, and the computer will have either a 9-pin connector or a 25- 
pin connector.  For 25-pin at both ends, it can be connected straight- 
through, and such a lead is useful to have anyway--all 25 pins connected 
makes it usable as an extension for an IBM-to-printer cable.

For the power pack, be very careful about the voltage, current, and 
connector polarity.  Some of them, I'm afraid, seem to be rather cheap, 
and run worryingly hot.

Modem to telephone leads are available, but there are some possible 
wiring differences.  Many cheap modems use a US-style connector, wired 
to the US standard.  Maplin Electronics stock replacement cords, wired 
in this way.  I think PC World may have some phone connectors and 
adaptors, but I don't know if they have replacement cables.




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