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Dial-up Modem Handshake Spectrogram at 31,200bps

Nix McRetro // 7th August 2023 // Modems, News, YouTube

I saw this awesome dial-up modem spectrogram from ten years ago while hunting something or other modem related on archive.org. I was curious if I could replicate it. I don’t have any clean sounds - only audio that is recorded with an iPhone. Reading through the comments on the video... Continue reading

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 both a 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, PS5 Live Streams)

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

Wow. Just wow. What a great game! My playthrough ran to roughly 73 glorious hours over 27 days. Just under three hours a day. The stream above gives you a taste of the adventure. Yet it feels like only yesterday that I was munching away on peanut butter pretzels while... 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 brain of the modem: a... Continue reading