Rare serial interface for the Amstrad CPC. Uses '''Cage Comms''' communications software in rom, manufactured by [[Spectre Communications Ltd]].
Manufactured by:The '''Spectre Comms Pack''' was also advertised for the [[ZX Spectrum]], typically together with a QMOD modem.
The CPC version uses '''Spectre Communications LTDCage Comms'''software in ROM. For whatever reason, the manual refers to '''Propak by Telemap'''. The Cage/Propak software is written by David Gorski and Ian Hoare.
'''School House'''== Technical ==
'''Crosby Ravensworth'''I/O Ports are compatible with the [[Amstrad Serial Interface]]:
'''Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3JA''' Software is written by: FADCh Amstrad RS232 [[David GorskiZ80-DART/Z80-SIO chip|Z8470 (Z80 DART)]] and Channel A Data (R/W) FADDh Amstrad RS232 Z8470 (Z80 DART) Channel A Control/Status (R/W) FADEh Amstrad RS232 Z8470 (Z80 DART) Channel B Data (R/W) FADFh Amstrad RS232 Z8470 (Z80 DART) Channel B Control/Status (R/W) FBDCh Amstrad RS232 [[Ian Hoare8253 chip|8253]].Baudrate Timer 0 Channel A TX Clock (R/W) FBDDh Amstrad RS232 8253 Baudrate Timer 1 Channel A RX Clock (R/W) FBDEh Amstrad RS232 8253 Baudrate Timer 2 Channel B RX/TX Clock (R/W)Not much is known about this device please write more. FBDFh Amstrad RS232 8253 Baudrate Timer 0-2 Control Registers (W)
== Pictures ==
* [[Media:CageCommsRom11.zip]] - Cage Comms ROM-image (v1.1, Dec 1987)
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