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INTRODUCTION TO PACKET RADIO - PART 18 - by Larry Kenney, WB9LOZ
In the previous 17 parts of this series, I have attempted to cover all of
the basics of packet radio - from setting up your TNC and making your first
QSO, to using digipeaters, the packet node network, bulletin board systems
and mailboxes. Many of the TNC commands have been explained, including the
best settings for normal packet use, and I've offered suggestions that
should make it easier and more enjoyable for you to use packet radio.
Changes in packet are made quite frequently as new versions of the software
for the TNC, node network and bulletin boards are released. Try to be
aware of these changes so that you can take advantage of the latest infor-
mation.
Now you might want to investigate some of the newer developments in packet
radio. There are several programs available for making special use of
packet, such as the Packet Cluster software used by the DX Spotting Net-
works, TCP-IP, Tex-Net, Conference Bridging, etc. PAC-SAT, the packet
satellite program, is growing in popularity as more satellites carrying
packet radio equipment are released. High speed modems running at speeds
of up to 56 kilobaud are just around the corner for general use. You'll
find a wide variety of special interests available to you.
I'd like to thank the following for help in preparing this series: Don
Simon, NI6A; Bill Choisser, K9AT; Don Fay, K4CEF; Scott Cronk, N7FSP; and
Hank Oredson, W0RLI.
If you have any comments on this "Introduction to Packet", or if you have
any questions on the topics discussed, want to suggest new topics for
inclusion in future articles, or want to correct or update any of the
information contained in the series, please send a packet message to me.
Your comments will be appreciated. I hope that you've found the series to
be informative and helpful in making packet more enjoyable for you.
73, Larry Kenney, WB9LOZ @ W6PW.#NOCAL.CA.USA.NA
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