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NetComm Roadster II 56 Ultra SVD - Model AM5690

Nix McRetro // 6th August 2023 // Linux, Modems, Repairs

This modem takes me back to late-2021 when I purchased it. That’s not surprising I guess. This is an AM5690. What does that mean? Probably something along the lines of AutoModem 56kbps V.90. Learn more about this amazing product and why you should buy it on NetComm’s website. Of note,... Continue reading

The Photo Gallery Lives On

Nix McRetro // 5th August 2023 // News

Unemployment is a both blessing and a curse. The blessing? Catch up time to clear my desktop of all the random photos and videos that have been accumulating since… 2016. The curse? Probably the lack of any income. So focus on what you can change. For me, that’s the photo... Continue reading

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion (2022)

Nix McRetro // 30th July 2023 // Gaming, Livestream, YouTube

Wow. Just wow. What a great game! Above is the entire playlist of roughly 73 hours play time. 73 glorious hours over 27 days. Roughly three hours a day. Yet it feels like only yesterday when I was munching away on peanut butter pretzels while installing my speedy looking Samsung... Continue reading

Avtek Mega Data/Fax Modem - Model CD900

Nix McRetro // 28th July 2023 // Linux, Modems, Repairs

This modem was purchased through eBay in February 2023 and recapped in late May 2023 using whatever capacitors I had on hand. Thankfully, I had a bunch of Rubycons and Panasonics. If you order enough of them you always end up with spares. Here’s the brains of the modem. A... Continue reading

Avtek Flash Modem 288 V.34 - Model CD1500M

Nix McRetro // 24th July 2023 // Linux, Modems, Repairs

One thing I never get tired of is making videos about modems. And above is a modem video! An Avtek Flash Modem 288 V.34 purchased second-hand in August 2022 with a serial number of 601000266. The model number is CD1500M, with the M at the end signifying that it is... Continue reading