[Packet] Hybrid Node

[Deon Erwin]

The topology around our city Cape Town consists of large flat areas at sea
level, which is broken by several mountain ranges in different directions.
This topology is causing a problem for packet users to access the main BBS.
A well-placed node will provide access for users in a very large part of the
city and surrounds.

All our user packet activity takes place on 144MHz, with forwarding between
the main BBS and satellite BBSs on 50MHz.  50MHz allows the BBSs to
communicate over the mountain ranges.  The planned node consists of a PC
with Digiplex, two PacComm TNCs, 144MHz and 50MHz transceivers.

Our voice repeater network is well distributed over these mountain ranges
and some of the repeaters are linked via UHF to other areas.  These links
are established by connecting VHF and UHF transceivers back-to-back.

Can one construct a node by connecting the 144MHz and 50MHz transceivers
back-to-back, instead of using the PC and TNCs?

Deon ZR1DQ
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