ertainly a speed
mismatch between <i>(a)</i> Kermit and your modem, or <i>(b)</i> the answering
modem's serial port and the serial port of the computer or device it is
connected to.

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<li><b>How did you make the connection?</b> &ndash; Did you use Kermit's built-in
DIAL command?  If not, please try it ("help dial" for more information).  The
DIAL command automatically does what it can to synchronize serial-port speed,
flow control, and other critical parameters between your computer and the
dialin