GBBS 2.3, Apple IIgs

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Hey man, if you manage to figure out a solution post it on here. i'm having the exact same problem you are except with a IIe Platinum.

I definitely will as I have not been able to find any detailed success writeuos outlining everything from cable to config. 

So far the latest I did was try to set it up exactly as described in the gbbs 2.3 manual I purchased. I have been able to get it to answer, albeit 2400 baud, but if you were to drop the connection from the client, gbbs never knows and stays where the client left off, it does not even timeout to inactivity. 

If you log off properly, you will see the init string appear on the client before complete disconnection then the wait screen will hang for about a minute and then will appear to restart recycling and then wait for the next call. Not ideal though. 

I have even done this through the super serial card and the IIgs modem port. I find the iigs modem port more favorable just from a configuration standpoint as I do not have to open up the computer and flip switches. 

Also, I have used tcpser on a raspberry pi because that is how the gbbs manual wants you to set it up. One way it is nice as you can trace a log of all communication but ultimately want to use the wimodem. 

Interesting when at 2400 baud I can get Proterm to work not failing at modem initialization but you have to half duplex to see your typing along with the response. As soon as you go to a higher baud rate, startup fails but if you force online it works and full duplex. Weird. 

I think the same thing was happening with gbbs, go above 2400 and you think it is working but it locks up. Using tcpser, at 9600 you will see the init string, ring, connect 9600 but the bbs never picks up. 

There may be something to do with DCD, CD, etc. not sure yet. I have tried so many combinations. Now I read gbbs around 1.2 or so does not support above 2400 but 2.3 has modem profiles of 9600 and they state can support up to 38400. 

So that is my update for now. More to come. I think I am going to try all this on my iie enhanced but probably the same results but who knows I need to leave no stone unturned  

I am telling you, I am close! ?