Re[2]: Re:file transmissions

[Buck Calabro <mcalabro@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>>We currently have several modems attached to EIA 232/V.24 adapters
>>>for doing file transmissions.  I want to move these modems to our
>>>ASCII workstation controller.  Is this even possible?  If so, if anyone
>>>has any tidbits of info they can share, it would be appreciated...
>>
>>You can probably use them on your ASCII WSC, but why move them
>>if they are working where they are?
>>
>I am trying to move the modems because we use the EIA adapters for some
>other communication equipment that can't be moved to the ASCII WSC.  If I
>can move the modems, we don't have to buy a new EIA adapter..

Hmmmm...  the prospects aren't as good.  Basically, the ASCII WSC
is designed to talk to ASCII terminals.  If the far end can pretend it's
say, a VT-100, then it *may* be possible.  If you call the far end, I think
you'll have to have modems that will dial when varied on (similar to the 
paging via ESC modem thread.)  After that, you're "talking" to a VT-100
(or whatever ASCII terminal you choose.)  If it's a pretty simple file transfer,
you should be able to convert from ICF to DSPF with very little difficulty.

If the far side calls you, you may have a bit more trouble.  They'll have to
change their programming to sign on to the /400 and call the transfer
program, which will then send data "screen by screen" to the caller.

Good luck!
Buck Calabro

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