[FARC] Packet NTS Traffic/Packet

[Joseph M. Durnal]

Hey Kirk!  The packet network still works, but not as well as it used
to, there just aren't as many nodes out there.  I'm not sure of any
packet frequencies near here that are part of NTS.  A lot more of that
is now done on Winlink via VHF packet.

73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R



On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 10:52 AM, Kirk Talbott <kirktal7237 at msn.com> wrote:
> I am reading the "ARRL Operating Manual" chapter 7 page 9, and there is a
> little section entitled, "Tips on Handling Message Traffic by Packet
> Radio."   The section displays a graphic of a listing from a "local
> NTS-supported Packet bulletin board.  Supposedly when you get to one of
> these Packet NTS-traffic bulletin boards you can list and/or send NTS
> traffic.
>
> My questions are:  Does anyone know where one of these NTS-supported Packet
> bulletin boards are and how to access one of them?  Are there any local to
> Baltimore or Washington D.C.?  Does anyone know how to set one up?  Did
> Frederick ever have one?
>
> Now I know this is an old book, copyright 1991, so maybe NTS Packet bulletin
> boards are no longer used.  When one considers all the emcomm ARES practice
> that goes on with nets, SET, etc., why is it no one has considered
> practicing using old 1200 baud Packet?  Or perhaps they have and it was
> rejected.  Why?
>
> It seems to me to be an ideal backup emergency communication system.  Packet
> doesn't require the Internet, just about anyone using Packet in
> Frederick County can reach the FDK Packet repeater (145.75), Packets don't
> get lost in collisions as they do in APRS leaving you wondering if your
> message got received by anyone, Packet is easy to set up, and Packet doesn't
> require all users to use the same software as many multi-mode digital
> soundcard programs or any terminal emulator software will work.  With a
> battery powered (even an HT) VHF radio, TNC, and laptop computer emergency
> power requirements are met.  Why not consider Packet radio for backup
> emergency communications within the county and why not practice it?   Packet
> is E-mail without an Internet provider.
>
> There is an experimental Packet net which meets on 145.75 on node FDK.
> Connect to node FDK on Saturday nights at 9:00 p.m. and enter the "TALK"
> command.  The net is structured and you'll receive instructions when the net
> starts.  There is an informal ragchew afterwards for those who want to stick
> around.  Note that this net is experimental and some of us are trying to see
> if the concept can actually work.   It definitely won't work without
> participants.  Note there is nothing hard and fast, including the net
> night.  We are open to suggestions on operational procedures and other
> subjects.
>
> Now here is a bee in your bonnet.  Have at it!
>
> 73
> KB3ONM
> Kirk
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