Well, university has been a big false start. I’ve gone with option 4 from the last blog post. That’s dropping all subjects and reapplying to UAC after I get all my other stuff in order. My other stuff is my … Continue reading
Category: Repairs
Banksia BIT Blitzer 124E Dial-up Modem – Dial Testing
And we return to the modems. From cicadas to real life issues and back to modems. This one is actually a … Continue reading
Fujitsu Hard Drive MPB3021AT – Attempted Data Recovery
The Australian Ibis is the best bird wandering the streets. It overcame adversity and now excels at being a hunter on Sydney … Continue reading
Cisco SPA8000-G4 VoIP Fan Quietener Mod
I really don’t like small fans. Dreamcast, looking at you. Then again, I’ve added small fans to things in the past. Right Netgear DG834Gv5… Continue reading
NetComm Mega-i-Modem V.90 – Model CD2004
This modem was purchased in May 2021 and you might recognise this modem from June 2021 when the capacitors were replaced. … Continue reading
NetComm Roadster V.92 – Model AM5698
Back in mid-2022 I was given this modem as a gift, and while I wasn’t looking for any V.92 modems … Continue reading
NetComm Roadster II 56 Ultra SVD – Model AM5690
This modem takes me back to late-2021 when I purchased it. That’s not surprising I guess. This is … Continue reading
Avtek Mega Data/Fax Modem – Model CD900
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 … Continue reading
Avtek Flash Modem 288 V.34 – Model CD1500M
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, … Continue reading
Avtek Mega Modem 1234 – Model AM1234
Back in May 2022 I picked up this modem, an Avtek Mega Modem 1234 (Serial 801452). It has a maximum speed of 2400 bps. I figured I would replace the capacitors and make sure it is A-OK. Nothing like looking … Continue reading
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