I think everyone in the field is wondering how we are going to
modem from the field in March (Plumas).
Until we are told what modem card to use, along with a better
understanding of how modem card functions, how will we determine the
steps? At this point, it looks like either the pollworker will have to run
a phone line to the unit (difficult in many cases - sometimes we need to go to
another building) or prior to accumulation the unit would be packed up, wheeled
to the phone area, and set up again (its 45-50 pounds) and the accumulation
process done near the phone line. I guess we're also saying the pollworker
could be trained to do whatever it takes to plug in a modem card? Some of
this is a bit hard to envision.
----- Original Message -----From: Ian S. PiperTo: support@gesn.comSent: Friday, January 11, 2002 6:53 AMSubject: RE: modem card for R6Tari:If this card is meant to be installed in an R6 unit, the card's profile would likely interfere with the chassis of the R6 unit. I couldn't find any mechanical drawings to verify this, so we'd have to try one out to be sure. Also the interface portion of the card would also protrude past the door of the unit. You wouldn't be able to lock the PCMCIA door area with this card installed. I don't know what procedures are intended for the use of modem cards on election night. Whether they are installed prior to the election day or only installed when they are about to be used. Could somebody inform me as to the general procedures for election night uploads? I don't need a step by step account.If the modem card is to be used only with a Precinct Control Center, we'd have to try this card out on an HP Jornada or whatever product we use for the PCC. Currently, I don't have an HP Jornada in McKinney. The best place to test this modem would be in Global Vancouver.
In December, we sent five full size modem cards to Global Vancouver for evaluation. Only one of those cards showed a glimmer of working when we ran initial testing in McKinney on an unmodified version of WinCE 2.12 and Ballot Station. The other can be made to work, but they would require drivers to be configured in the WinCE 2.12 image. I don't know the status of the investigation of those modem cards in Vancouver. Perhaps we could get an update from Tab or Ken.Sincerely,Ian S. Piper-----Original Message-----
From: owner-support@gesn.com [mailto:owner-support@gesn.com]On Behalf Of Tari Runyan
Sent: January 10, 2002 7:24 PM
To: support@gesn.com
Subject: Re: modem card for R6this one is Win CE compatible but may need an adaptor - any thoughts----- Original Message -----From: Ian S. PiperTo: support@gesn.comSent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 5:34 PMSubject: RE: modem card for R6Tari:Pardon me for the error. You can also find modems at the site.Ian S. Piper-----Original Message-----
From: owner-support@gesn.com [mailto:owner-support@gesn.com]On Behalf Of Ken Clark
Sent: January 10, 2002 6:20 PM
To: support@gesn.com
Subject: RE: modem card for R6She was asking about modems.Ken-----Original Message-----
From: owner-support@gesn.com [mailto:owner-support@gesn.com]On Behalf Of Ian S. Piper
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 4:12 PM
To: support@gesn.com
Subject: RE: modem card for R6Tari:Todate, we've been using the Socket LP-E Ethernet card. The Xircom model you've mentioned requires drivers to be loaded. This site Windows CE 2.1 Compatible Peripherals lists compatible CE devices, but like the Xircom, most of them require drivers to be loaded. When you look at the list at the hyperlink above, I believe that those listed with the logo below, are compatible with the generic drivers already embedded in Windows CE 2.1. So they should be plug and pray.Due to availability issues and "obsolescence" (I'm learning to hate that word), you may be stuck having to use a Compact Flash Type with a PCMCIA Type II Adapter. This means that there would be two pieces to create what used to be one. So far, we've wanted to stay away from this combination format, due to the confusion that might result from poll workers inappropriately pulling at the cards installed in an R6 unit and finding the compact flash detaching from the PCMCIA Adapter. But that's probably not so much of a concern with the Ethernet cards, as poll workers won't be handling them.In case we're forced in this direction by the industry, are there any thoughts from the field support people on using the Compact Flash Type peripherals with the Adapter?Sincerely,Ian S. Piper-----Original Message-----
From: owner-support@gesn.com [mailto:owner-support@gesn.com]On Behalf Of Tari Runyan
Sent: January 10, 2002 5:31 PM
To: Support
Subject: modem card for R6would this modem card be good for what we need ? runs about $160