Paging Problem, Solution

[Mike Porter <mike@copland.udel.edu>]

I had been having trouble getting a late model (do not have the
model number handy) Multi-tech to handshake with a paging company.

The problem turned out to be the '@' at the end of the dial
string.  Normally, this is used to help detect dialing non-modems,
but in this case it apparently delayed the handshake long enough to
create a problem.

The '@' is usually not a problem with this particular modem - we've
been using it for FAXing for some time now.  Also, the modem was
able to contact some paging companies, but not the one really
needed!

Mike