Operating system name and version: Debian Lenny
Version of smsd: 3.1
Smsd installed from:package repository
Name and model of a modem / phone: Teltonika ModemUSB/G10
Interface: USB

Hi. I am trying to send sms messages from a Debian machine. Currently, receiving sms messages works without a problem, but when I try to send a message, I receive the following error:

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Explanation: Network out of order
The modem said ERROR or did not answer.

This is the full log:
2010-07-19 10:26:55,2, smsd: Smsd v3.1 started. 2010-07-19 10:26:55,2, smsd: Running as smsd:dialout. 2010-07-19 10:26:55,6, smsd: File mode creation mask: 022 (0644, rw-r--r--). 2010-07-19 10:26:55,6, GSM1: Modem handler 0 has started. PID: 31822. 2010-07-19 10:26:55,6, smsd: Outgoing file checker has started. PID: 31821. 2010-07-19 10:26:55,6, GSM1: Checking device for incoming SMS 2010-07-19 10:26:55,6, GSM1: Checking if modem is ready 2010-07-19 10:26:55,7, GSM1: -> AT 2010-07-19 10:26:55,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:26:56,7, GSM1: <- AT OK 2010-07-19 10:26:56,6, GSM1: Pre-initializing modem 2010-07-19 10:26:56,7, GSM1: -> ATE0+CMEE=1 2010-07-19 10:26:56,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:26:56,7, GSM1: <- ATE0+CMEE=1 OK 2010-07-19 10:26:56,6, GSM1: Checking if modem needs PIN 2010-07-19 10:26:56,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPIN? 2010-07-19 10:26:56,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:26:56,7, GSM1: <- +CPIN: SIM PIN OK 2010-07-19 10:26:56,5, GSM1: Modem needs PIN, entering PIN... 2010-07-19 10:26:56,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPIN="1234" 2010-07-19 10:26:56,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:26:57,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-07-19 10:26:57,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPIN? 2010-07-19 10:26:57,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:26:57,7, GSM1: <- +CPIN: READY OK 2010-07-19 10:26:57,6, GSM1: PIN Ready 2010-07-19 10:26:57,6, GSM1: Checking if Modem is registered to the network 2010-07-19 10:26:57,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-07-19 10:26:57,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:26:57,7, GSM1: <- +CREG: 0,0 OK 2010-07-19 10:26:57,5, GSM1: MODEM IS NOT REGISTERED, WAITING 1 SEC. BEFORE TRYING 1. TIME 2010-07-19 10:26:58,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSQ 2010-07-19 10:26:58,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:26:59,7, GSM1: <- +CSQ: 99,99 OK 2010-07-19 10:26:59,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-07-19 10:26:59,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:26:59,7, GSM1: <- +CREG: 0,0 OK 2010-07-19 10:26:59,5, GSM1: MODEM IS NOT REGISTERED, WAITING 1 SEC. BEFORE TRYING 2. TIME 2010-07-19 10:27:00,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSQ 2010-07-19 10:27:00,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:00,7, GSM1: <- +CSQ: 99,99 OK 2010-07-19 10:27:00,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-07-19 10:27:00,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:01,7, GSM1: <- +CREG: 0,0 OK 2010-07-19 10:27:01,5, GSM1: MODEM IS NOT REGISTERED, WAITING 1 SEC. BEFORE TRYING 3. TIME 2010-07-19 10:27:02,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSQ 2010-07-19 10:27:02,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:02,7, GSM1: <- +CSQ: 99,99 OK 2010-07-19 10:27:02,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-07-19 10:27:02,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:02,7, GSM1: <- +CREG: 0,0 OK 2010-07-19 10:27:02,5, GSM1: MODEM IS NOT REGISTERED, WAITING 1 SEC. BEFORE TRYING 4. TIME 2010-07-19 10:27:03,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSQ 2010-07-19 10:27:03,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:03,7, GSM1: <- +CSQ: 21,99 OK 2010-07-19 10:27:03,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-07-19 10:27:03,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:04,7, GSM1: <- +CREG: 0,1 OK 2010-07-19 10:27:04,6, GSM1: Modem is registered to the network 2010-07-19 10:27:04,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-07-19 10:27:04,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGF=0 2010-07-19 10:27:04,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:04,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-07-19 10:27:04,6, GSM1: Changing SMSC 2010-07-19 10:27:04,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSCA="+41774750680" 2010-07-19 10:27:04,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:05,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-07-19 10:27:05,7, GSM1: -> AT+CIMI 2010-07-19 10:27:05,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:05,7, GSM1: <- 228014700441923 OK 2010-07-19 10:27:05,6, GSM1: IMSI: 228014700441923 2010-07-19 10:27:05,6, GSM1: Checking memory size 2010-07-19 10:27:05,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPMS? 2010-07-19 10:27:05,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:05,7, GSM1: <- +CPMS: "MT",0,350,"MT",0,350,"MT",0,350 OK 2010-07-19 10:27:05,6, GSM1: Used memory is 0 of 350 2010-07-19 10:27:05,6, GSM1: No SMS received 2010-07-19 10:27:15,6, GSM1: Checking device for incoming SMS 2010-07-19 10:27:15,6, GSM1: Checking if modem is ready 2010-07-19 10:27:15,7, GSM1: -> AT 2010-07-19 10:27:15,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:15,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-07-19 10:27:15,6, GSM1: Pre-initializing modem 2010-07-19 10:27:15,7, GSM1: -> ATE0+CMEE=1 2010-07-19 10:27:15,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:16,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-07-19 10:27:16,6, GSM1: Checking if modem needs PIN 2010-07-19 10:27:16,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPIN? 2010-07-19 10:27:16,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:16,7, GSM1: <- +CPIN: READY OK 2010-07-19 10:27:16,6, GSM1: Checking if Modem is registered to the network 2010-07-19 10:27:16,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-07-19 10:27:16,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:16,7, GSM1: <- +CREG: 0,1 OK 2010-07-19 10:27:16,6, GSM1: Modem is registered to the network 2010-07-19 10:27:16,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-07-19 10:27:16,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGF=0 2010-07-19 10:27:16,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:17,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-07-19 10:27:17,6, GSM1: Changing SMSC 2010-07-19 10:27:17,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSCA="+41774750680" 2010-07-19 10:27:17,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:17,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-07-19 10:27:17,6, GSM1: Checking memory size 2010-07-19 10:27:17,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPMS? 2010-07-19 10:27:17,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:17,7, GSM1: <- +CPMS: "MT",0,350,"MT",0,350,"MT",0,350 OK 2010-07-19 10:27:17,6, GSM1: Used memory is 0 of 350 2010-07-19 10:27:17,6, GSM1: No SMS received 2010-07-19 10:27:26,6, smsd: Moved file /var/spool/sms/outgoing/send_7 to /var/spool/sms/checked 2010-07-19 10:27:27,6, GSM1: I have to send 1 short message for /var/spool/sms/checked/send_7 2010-07-19 10:27:27,6, GSM1: Sending SMS from to 41797289396 2010-07-19 10:27:27,6, GSM1: Checking if modem is ready 2010-07-19 10:27:27,7, GSM1: -> AT 2010-07-19 10:27:27,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:28,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-07-19 10:27:28,6, GSM1: Pre-initializing modem 2010-07-19 10:27:28,7, GSM1: -> ATE0+CMEE=1 2010-07-19 10:27:28,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:28,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-07-19 10:27:28,6, GSM1: Checking if modem needs PIN 2010-07-19 10:27:28,7, GSM1: -> AT+CPIN? 2010-07-19 10:27:28,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:28,7, GSM1: <- +CPIN: READY OK 2010-07-19 10:27:28,6, GSM1: Checking if Modem is registered to the network 2010-07-19 10:27:28,7, GSM1: -> AT+CREG? 2010-07-19 10:27:28,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:29,7, GSM1: <- +CREG: 0,1 OK 2010-07-19 10:27:29,6, GSM1: Modem is registered to the network 2010-07-19 10:27:29,6, GSM1: Selecting PDU mode 2010-07-19 10:27:29,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGF=0 2010-07-19 10:27:29,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:29,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-07-19 10:27:29,6, GSM1: Changing SMSC 2010-07-19 10:27:29,7, GSM1: -> AT+CSCA="+41774750680" 2010-07-19 10:27:29,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:29,7, GSM1: <- OK 2010-07-19 10:27:29,7, GSM1: -> AT+CMGS=21 2010-07-19 10:27:29,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:30,7, GSM1: <- > 2010-07-19 10:27:30,7, GSM1: -> 0011000B911497279893F60000FF08EDF27C1E3E9715 2010-07-19 10:27:30,7, GSM1: Command is sent, waiting for the answer 2010-07-19 10:27:33,7, GSM1: <- +CMS ERROR: 38 2010-07-19 10:27:33,7, GSM1: Explanation: Network out of order 2010-07-19 10:27:33,3, GSM1: The modem said ERROR or did not answer. 2010-07-19 10:27:33,5, GSM1: Waiting 10 sec. before retrying 2010-07-19 10:27:38,2, smsd: Smsd main program is awaiting the termination of all modem handlers. 2010-07-19 10:27:38,4, GSM1: Sending SMS to 41797289396 failed 2010-07-19 10:27:38,6, GSM1: Moved file /var/spool/sms/checked/send_7 to /var/spool/sms/failed 2010-07-19 10:27:38,2, GSM1: Modem handler 0 terminated. 2010-07-19 10:27:38,2, smsd: Smsd main program terminated.

As I can receive messages, I don't think the network should make any problems. I would appreciate any help.

Are you sure that the number of smsc is correct?

You could try without setting smsc. Reset your modem first before trying.

It the sending still does not work, you could try if you can send SMS with this SIM in your handset.

When using PIN, your device needs a setting pinsleeptime = 5 (or 6). But it does not cause the current problem.

Thanks for bringing me on the right path

I tried the SIM in my handset, and realized that sending sms doesn't work there either. After a short while I realized that I mistook the smsc option for the sender number, and that the setting was written permanently on the SIM card. That's why it didn't work without the setting either.

Now that I set the correct number for the messaging center on the SIM, sending SMS works perfectly. Thanks.