Artifact Details

Title

Modem

Catalog Number

X1448.97

Type

Physical object

Description

A Novation modem with homebrew modifications. These modifications include an RS-232-C port for serial connection to a dial-up computer account. Has letters "E" (for ear) and "M" (for mouth) engraved into device beside the appropriate cup. Also has telephone numbers (644 6566 and 644-1286 written in pencil. "May 9 1973" stamped onto PCB bottom layer, but IC date codes are at least 1975. Estimated speed: 300bps.

Date

ca. 1975

Manufacturer

Novation

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Model number TI954754
Other number 8041 on pcb
Serial number 3940

Dimensions

5 x 4 1/4 x 15 1/2 in.

Category

I/O/modem

Credit

Gift of Anonymous donor

Lot Number

X1448.97