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Telstar – Troubleshooting

April 4, 2021July 8, 2021 john

Here are a few settings, diagrams and documents that may help you get connected.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to an office move PSTN access to Telstar, including the Telstar PAD, is currently suspended. It is expected that the move will be completed by the 22nd January 2021. Please accept my appologies for any dissapointment.

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Accessing an Internet BBS over Dial-up (PSTN)

April 30, 2020January 5, 2021 john

As part of The TELSTAR Videotex System a PSTN (dial-up) modem server was constructed using SIP telephone lines and US Robotics modems

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Using an Internet Modem For Telstar

September 30, 2019April 28, 2021 john

A few things to remember when accessing TELSTAR with an Internet/WiFi Modem.

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TELSTAR – What’s in a Name

June 12, 2018January 5, 2021 john

Telstar, the instrumental by The Tornados ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telstar), was released in 1962 and became the number 1 selling single in the UK charts,