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  Hello dear users
networks TashZX_Net.  In this article I (Max)
I'll try to talk about which modems
you and I choose.  To date
the most common modem model
in Tashkent the device became under the name
VICOMM.  Well, this device is quite
easy to use and allows at least
connect a couple of computers.
 But its main drawback is the bad
quality of communication, manifested due to
matching transformer. Result on
face, say something to Kara-Su
on Yunus-Abad becomes impossible. But
finally, users, your torment has come
end.  My friend and just cool
guy, Sergey, got it done
transformerless modem. Collect it
Anyone who has a soldering iron at home can do a miracle.
Now let's talk about the technical side
affairs.   This modem is easy to assemble and
requires virtually no adjustment.  Byabout which I am ready to argue with the author
articles about XTR modem (WP) nothing against
there is no promotion of this modem to the masses
I have, but not according to other people’s bones, therefore
I appeal: “Have a conscience, guys!!!”
And a few reasons in defense of the new fashion
ma:
 The author of the article claims that the S-modem
extremely difficult to set up,
I declare responsibly, all this is bullshit,
the only reason why he can't
work like this due to faulty
details.    This article also
it is stated that the S-modem is folded into
assembly, unlike the XTR modem.
Sorry, but XTR modem users as far as I am concerned
I understand, they will buy about which assembly
are we talking?!!  And how does the author know about
these difficulties, which supposedly
constantly arise, even if he doesn’t
I tried to assemble the S-modem. Disadvantage
he also calls absence
galvanic isolation from the line.
Question: Who needs it!?! If you have
not PROFI, you don’t give a damn whether it exists or not
no, that's the first thing.  Second: absence
decoupling is not a disadvantage at all,
because at the junction you get lost
power. Now let's talk about the main thing -
about the price.  How do you like it, users, probably already
It is known that XTR costs 3000 sum, and VICOMM
1000 sum, you can get it for three pieces
not bad ZX128 with a floppy drive (at least
case I got it) This is already some kind of
pathology - a 6x5 scarf for such money, andHere's the cost of an S-modem for comparison:
resistors 12*2=24, capacitors 30 sum,
transistors 2+10+13=25, diodes 3*5=15,
microcircuit 30 sum, getinaks 15, total:
139 sum  This is despite the fact that at home you have neither
one detail is missing.  Fifteen hundred and
a few hours of working time, that's it
everything you need to
assemble the S-modem and not suffer. And finally
a big request to Mr. Musa, if you
If you're planning to sell your modems, then don't
stifle radically promising ideas,
there must be a choice for the people, there must be
healthy competition.

P.S. This article is not intended to offend
 hit someone or belittle someone
        any modem model.

                   05/03/98 Max.