Date   : Sun, 21 Apr 1991 21:54:13 GMT
From   : swrinde!mips!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!menudo.uh.edu!lobster!urchin!f601.n106.z1.fidonet.org!TESSA.HEBERT@ucsd.edu (TESSA HEBERT)
Subject: Re: Amstrad PCW8256/PCW8512 serial port

Hi, I don't know if I can help with your problem, but I was glad to see 
someone else has an Amstrad.  I have an AMSTRAD PCW8256.  I can't use it 
for bbs-ing because it requires an interface to hook it up to the modem,
which I don't have.
 
Harley Ristad, Amstrad Users Group, U.S.A., 12741 Matteson Avenue #3, Los
Angeles, CA, 9066, voice phone: 213/397-7981, runs an Amstrad 
users support service, which is free.  You can call him or write him.  He 
was very helpful to me once.
  
For the modem, he recommends a CPS8256 RS232C Serial Interface (from 
Sinotech).  
  
By the way, I am looking for an interface for the modem, so if you hear 
of anyone having one to sell, please let me know (or where I can get it).
  
PS:  Harley provides a newsletter & registration service to network with 
other Amstrad users.  Send a $1.00 & SASE for information.  He accepts 
donations, but does not charge for his help.  He has a great 
start-of-the-day disk, which he calls "Bitch" (beginner's introduction to 
cp/m hacking disc) a fully documented disk for beginners or expert, who 
want to do more with their PCW.  He asks for $2 plus a formatted disk
(feel free to send him your goodies on that disk) or $7 without the disk. 
   
For Amstrad software (commercial) write or call New Date, 3651 Woodhead 
Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062 (708/546-9281) & ask them to send you a 
catalog.