I knew there was a reason for still keeping a couple of external serial modems around for when stuff breaks -
as we speak - I am on a 28.8 usrobo - sitting on the shelf - picked it up for $5 at a yard sale - best speed form here is 28.8 but then you havee to hope that you don't get the crapped out modem at the phone com talking to you - it will hang up whne ever - 26.4 runns well - no hiccups - slow as heck though!
as for amr's that is good to know - this place is a weath of knowledge.
wiz