[Ares-races] FN Pack

Wed, 05 May 2004 12:26:49 -0500

What is FN Pack? I tried a google search and couldn't narrow 
down the results to anything like a packet radio program.

Mike kc9doa

On 4 May 2004 at 21:54, Herb Gerhardt wrote:

> Here in Mason County Washington, we are presently in a trial period of using
> FN Pack for our ARES/RACES/DEM/SAR packet communications.  We want to use
> packet for passing sensitive information since the news media so far is not
> monitoring our packet transmissions and they do monitor all of our voice
> transmission during SAR activities.
> 
> We are presently trying FN Pack to see how well that will work for us.  Does
> anyone else use FN Pack for emergency services type communications?  If so,
> how satisfied are you with this program?  How difficult is it to use by
> non-packet type amateur radio operators?  Are there better programs
> available?
> 
> Also does someone have an "Idiot Sheet" made up for FN Pack.  If so, I would
> like to get a copy of that "Idiot Sheet".  Am looking for a one page
> instruction sheet that will allow a novice in packet to be able to sit down
> and follow the instructions on that one page sheet and be able to send
> formal traffic between our ComVan and our EOC.
> 
> All inputs are welcome,
> 
> Herb, KB7UVC
> Mason County ARES/RACES President & APRS Coordinator
> My NEW Email Address:  [email protected]
> 
> Mason County ComVan:  http://map.findu.com/KB7UVC-1
> Mason County Relay Truck:  http://map.findu.com/KB7UVC-2
> Mason County EOC:  http://map.findu.com/KB7UVC-3
> Mason County Foot Tracker:  http://map.findu.com/KB7UVC-6
> 
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