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VK2IO > PACKET 28.07.10 17:52l 61 Lines 2360 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
BID : 59326_VK2IO
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Subj: Re: VK2KGZ Leaving Packet
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From: VK2IO@VK2IO.#SYD.NSW.AUS.OC
To : PACKET@WW
Hi Dave,
Sorry to see Greg pull the big switch. Glad that he stuck it out this long!
>From: VK2AWZ@VK2DOT.CC.NSW.AUS.OC
>To : PACKET@WW
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> Sorry that you are giving packet away Greg, as I think you are the
>only 100% user of VK2IO and occasionally on VK2TGB.
That may be true - I'd have to check the records. Number of direct users is
not something I'm particularly focussed on.
> One wonders what the reaction of BBS's these days in that if they have no
>users, will they continue.
Probably - at least for a while. New users may spring out of the woodwork at
any time - yeah right!
> I regularly whip around Sydney BBS's and hit JK to see their daily users
>and it is sad on some not see any call listed except other forwarding
>BBS's
> But then again it is a real achievement and an interesting hobby for
>sysops, running a complex BBS having so many ports and links, year in year
>out, with associated running costs etc.
> Even with few or no users it must be a satisfying hobby for s sysop, to
>see their systems churning away there. In fact I think current BBS's are
>performing better than they ever did in the past!
I agree - the network works better than ever. The size is manageable and all
the paths are well established. There is very little churn. It is a pity that
it is so underutilised, but there are so many alternatives now.
> I am up to date with all headers on 4 bbs's, that I easily access via
>Telnet/auto Winpac and nearly as keen as ever, despite the lack of local
>users and non reply to bulletins now and again.
> Whereas voice repeater sysops must be equally miffed and let down by non
>use by hams in their areas, as I mentioned in a previous bulletin.
> Incidently I have not had a look at local APRS for some time but I have a
>feeling that its use in VK2 is much less than of a couple of years ago?
The APRS network is fluorishing - more users than ever are getting active.
That applies to both VHF and HF activity. I think we're still going up the
curve - no sign of decline at all.
>now that many of us have commercial GPS units for our cars.
> So to the BBS's, keep up the good work and hearty congratulations!
>
>73 - de Dave, VK2AWZ @ VK2DOT
Cheers ... Gerard, VK2IO
>Message timed: 09:46 on 2010-Jul-28
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