[Packet] AEA, etc.

[Ron Matusek]

Thanks Gene, right on!  I had quite a large station set up in California
however, when I moved to Texas in 2001 (work related) deed restrictions
limited my ability to get HF up running like I would like too so that caused
me to take a harder look at VHF/UHF and alternative modes.  Anyway, here in
Houston I noticed most hams are using VHF/UHF and their does not seem to be
much interest or maybe knowledge in Packet or WiresII.  I think some may be
intimidated by it for some reason.  Now that I am retired, I am trying to
motivate hams around here that I come in contact with to give it a try.  We
will see what happens.

Ron WA6TQH

-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of wa5etk at sbcglobal.net
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 9:14 AM
To: A discussion list of the Packet Radio communications mode
Subject: Re: [Packet] AEA, etc.


Amen, brother!  Preach on :-)  W5EBS in Odessa and I
stay in contact daily on 40 meter packet-- And I have a
gateway to and from 2-meters here in Amarillo.

Not only will some internet go down in emergencies, but
cellular phones become useless.  We had a few grass
fires a few days ago, and law enforcement had the TV
stations asking people to stay off their cellulars-- the
towers were saturated.

"Packet is also error correcting, and at this point, probably
99% secure communications.  (Only 1% can copy it.)
You can even print out hard copies."   Put that in your ham
presentations!

Gene, WA5ETK



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Matusek" <ronm at nu-teck.com>
To: "'A discussion list of the Packet Radio communications mode'" 
<packet at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 8:51 AM
Subject: RE: [Packet] AEA Pakratt Model PK-64


> Let me add my two cents for what it's worth.  First PACKET IS STILL
> ALIVE!!!!  Although no much activity in Texas I can still use a DX note to
> get messages across country to a friend of mine.  As for the AIA Pakratt
> Model PK-64 I have to agree it out lived its usefulness.  Today's 
> technology
> would suggest an upgrade.  I want to encourage anyone with a TNC to get
> active as I am trying to get interest moving in this area.  I have used
> mostly AMTOR, GTOR, and Packet for years on both HF and VHF frequencies 
> and
> enjoyed meeting new friends.  Even though the Internet is very much got a
> foot hold on communications keep in mind if servers go down, or major 
> power
> failures the Internet becomes unreliable.  You can always run HF and VHF
> gear on batteries. 

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