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@@ -29,9 +29,6 @@ firmware being written
 --force         (optional) skip testing if firmware fits modem. Useful if
 the modem is bricked and you need to put it into BIOS
 mode. Read the manual!
--t  --timeout       (optional) Sets the read and write timeout. Default: 70.
-If you have handshake problems, enlarge this values,
-especially for older modems.`
 ```
 
 All options but -f, --file are optional. This requires that your OS is connected to the PACTOR modem through USB or Bluetooth (USB highly recommended!).