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- ToneLoc v1.10
- Troubleshooting and
- Question-and-Answer Manual
-
-
- If you're having problems with ToneLoc or are curious about an
- aspect or two of ToneLoc, this is the file for you. We make it a point
- to talk with as many ToneLoc users as possible. Plus we probably scan
- about 100,000 numbers per month, so we've come across lots of common
- problems. This file is a compilation of these common problems and
- questions. It is divided into two parts; first the troubleshooting
- section; then the question/answer section.
-
-
- -----------------
- TROUBLESHOOTING - When the only thing you want to SHOOT is the authors!
- -----------------
-
- PROBLEM SOLUTION
- ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------
- ToneLoc doesn't work Read the docs
-
- When I run ToneLoc, I get a bunch Your modem probably has CD (Carrier
- of messages like "Trying long Detect) set permanently high. You
- DTR carrier drop" and "Trying might want to look into changing this
- slow hangup command", then it if you can (it's &C1 on many modems;
- exits without dialing anything. check your modem's manual), but in
- My com port is set up correctly. the meantime, set the IgnoreCD
- option in the ModemOptions menu to
- Yes. If it still doesn't work, maybe
- you don't have the port set right
- after all.
-
- ToneLoc tells me "The CTS signal First, check to see that your
- has disappeared" when I run it. com port is set up correctly -
- this is the message you'll get if
- you're set up on a nonexistant
- com port.
-
- I have my com port set up properly, Make sure your modem is properly
- it still can't find the CTS signal set up to use hardware flow control.
- from the modem. Check your modem manual for an
- explanation.
-
- My port is set up properly, I'm If you have a fossil running, disable
- using hardware flow control, but it, even if you aren't using it for
- ToneLoc is still bitching about ToneLoc. Some fossils can screw around
- CTS. with CTS/RTS.
-
- My port is set up properly, I'm I don't know. Turn on the 'IgnoreCTS'
- using hardware flow control, I'm option in the config file.
- not using a fossil, what the fuck
- is the problem with CTS?!
-
- Responses from the modem get cut Increase GetDelay in the config
- off. For example, I get Unknown file by 50 milliseconds at a time.
- responses with strings like If you get to 500 and the problem
- "CONNE" and "RINGIN". still exists, look elsewhere.
-
- When I run ToneLoc, the first Add a delay after your Speaker ON
- number isn't dialed, it just sits string by adding a tilde (~) onto
- there and gets a TimeOut (0). the SpeakOn string.
-
- When my parents walk by and see Use the <B>lank key while scanning.
- ToneLoc running, they start asking You can create your own screen, or
- all sorts of questions. Like use the included ones. It looks like
- "what is this doing?" "What are you're doing your homework, but you
- all these phone numbers?" "You are actually scanning!
- aren't a HACKER are you?"
-
- I have 3-way calling, and ToneLoc Set 'BetweenDelay' higher in the
- is picking up the 3-way and gets config file. For 3-way, it may have
- messed up every few dials. to be 1000 or more.
-
- People with Caller-ID are calling If you have Caller-ID blocker, add it
- me back and yelling at me. to the DialString in the config file.
- Or use call-forwarding. Or, just
- answer the phone and yell back.
-
- I run ToneLoc at night, but my Read the docs. Then use the /E:
- parents notice it running on their option. Using /E:6:30 would stop
- phone line in the morning. scanning at 6:30 a.m.
-
- I scan for carriers with VOICE Add a comma after the phone number
- detection on, but sometimes right using 'DialSuffix' in the config file.
- after the modem dials, I get a This will wait 2 seconds after
- false "VOICE" response. dialing before detecting anything.
-
- When I find a carrier, ToneLoc Experiment with the 'CarrierHangup'
- doesn't hang up. Or it does the option in the config file.
- slow hangup string.
-
- When I find a tone, ToneLoc does Experiment with the 'ToneHangup'
- not hang up correctly. It lames. option in the config file.
-
- ToneLoc is constantly finding The default Found Tone String is
- spurious tones. I'm not looking "OK". Change it to something else
- for tones, I'm looking for ("Bogus@#!" fr'instance.)
- carriers!
-
- I want to use COM5-COM8 but I can't Experiment with 'IOAddx' and 'IRQ'
- get ToneLoc to work. in the config file. If that doesn't
- work, try using a FOSSIL driver.
-
- When I scan for carriers, I some- You can press 'N' to note the number,
- times hear dialtones! 'T' to log it as a Tone, or 'K' to
- enter a custom note for the number.
-
- Commands sent to the modem are Try using the SlowModem option in
- losing characters. the config file.
-
- ToneLoc sometimes reports a carrier Turn on the 'IgnoreCD' option in
- when there isn't one! the config file.
-
- My lame modem sends an extra Turn on the IgnoreUnknown option in
- string when it dials: "DIALING...", the config file.
- and ToneLoc keeps saying "Unknown:"
-
- Whenever I get a carrier, ToneLoc Your modem is a bit non-standard.
- says "Unknown: CARRIER 2400". Change your Found Carrier Response
- to "CARRIER" instead of the default
- "CONNECT". Another alternative would
- be to turn on IgnoreUnknown and
- rely on the Carrier Detect line.
-
- My lame old 286 keeps on locking Use the 'AutoSave' option in the
- up, and I lose datafiles a lot. config file.
-
- I scanned my prefix, but ToneLoc Put your number and your friends'
- called my number, and some of my numbers in the BlackList and use
- friends numbers. the BlackList config file option.
-
- I want ToneLoc to start scanning Use the /S command line option:
- at 11pm, but my parents won't let /S:23:00 -or- /S:11:00p
- me use the computer after 10pm. Those would start scanning at 11pm.
-
- I've tried all this shit, and Get in touch with the authors, at
- none of it works! internet: <mthreat@paranoia.com>
- (unless that account is dead)
-
- ToneLoc SUCKS! I could write one Do it, and send us a copy.
- better than this piece of shit!
-
- I want to see a GIF picture of Connect to WWW site:
- Minor Threat. http://www.paranoia.com/~mthreat/
-
- I feel OK. Stop drinking OK Soda.
-
- I'm busted. Never cooperate with cops.
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