[BARC-List] Re: HSMM

[jchutch@attbi.com]

I don't have any experience with AMPRnet, so I can't really comment on that, 
other than to say that high-speed multi-media is using mucher higher speed 
throughput than what I believe has been on the air before in the ham bands 
before.  HSMM has througput rates from around 2MBpS to as much as 10 or 11 
MBpS, I believe.  

In a sense, perhaps this is an extension of AMPRnet(?)  I think I recall 
reading somewhere that AMPRnet IP addresses may used for HSMM.  Doesn't have to 
be so from a technical perspective, as far as I know, but it may be a good idea 
in terms of coordination, etc.  In fact, I was looking online the other day to 
see who coordinates AMPRnet addresses in eastern Mass., and didn't see anyone 
listed -- just western Mass.

As I said, I'm no expert.  I've only dabbled in packet, but am intrigued with 
the idea of taking wireless LAN equipment and seeing how it could be brought 
into the world of hamming to create really high speed digital capabilities.  If 
nothing else, maybe I can finally can get a microwave band multiplier! :-) 

Given how many computer-literate hams live in the Boston area, I figure there 
must be some people out there who would like to explore this further.  I'll let 
you know if I set anything up, but I'm sure I'll be looking for others to link 
with if I do.

Thanks -- and feel free to shed more light on AMPRnet, as I admit I really know 
almost nothing about it.

Joe, KB1CJ
> Having just skimmed this article, how does this differ from the AMPRnet?
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