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VE3WBZ > PACKET 16.02.11 04:24l 140 Lines 5106 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: RE: 2 comments of KC2GMM
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From: VE3WBZ@VA3BAL.#SCON.ON.CAN.NOAM
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TO: PACKET @WW
FR: VE3WBZ
DT: Tuesday, February 15th.,2011 @ 2006hrs EST
<< Quoting KC2GMM to PACKET @WW >>
> From : KC2GMM To : PACKET@WW
> Type/Status : B$ Date/Time : 11-Feb 14:43
> Bid : A10615KC2GMM Message # : 84192
> Title : Re: Packet contests? (KR0L)
>
> From: KC2GMM@WA2SNA.#NNJ.NJ.USA.NOAM
> To : PACKET@WW
>
> I see myself always enjoying packet. I also see myself using
> RF whenever possible. However, there are often times when I have
> no access to RF and I still want to use and exercise the great
> packet network that was built... so yes, I use the Internet as
> an entry point, then try to cross over to the RF network.
>
> As a result I still enjoy packet. I recommend others try it also.
> It is ok to accept change, as long as it is for the right reason.
Hello Mike KC2GMM and others reading PACKET @WW ....
I agree with you. I have Packet radio and Internet split.
I enjoy the Internet, and I enjoy Packet radio, even with
it's limitations, and frustrations etc... and I realize
too that many have to use Internet to get to RF packet
as well the big network has shrunk to Internet filling
in the spaces. Big spaces.
> And if you do, bring a kid along for the ride.
> They might decide they are interested in amateur radio.
The days of the school ham radio station are dead and buried
here. Most schools have removed the Ham radio Station and
replaced it with a up to date computer lab...the best pc
and Internet. Even the local club...well they dropped
packet, and are a quso-Internet computer club now with
a ham radio name.... A reason I dropped out as a member.
> 73 - Mike, KC2GMM @ WA2SNA-4
For those wanting to reply to Mike KC2GMM, here is his
logo posting at the end ...then it is onto his next
posting as I post one to cover two of his.. <g>
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> Message timed: 07:38 on 2011-Feb-11
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> [End of Message #84192 from KC2GMM]
OK ... now to answer the nex posting;
<< Quoting KC2GMM to PACKET @WW >>
> From : KC2GMM To : PACKET@WW
> Type/Status : B$ Date/Time : 25-Jan 00:05
> Bid : 430614KC2GMM Message # : 84191
> Title : Re: Packet contests?
>
> The only catch John, is typically contests are antenna
> to antenna as simplex. In contrast 99.9% of all packet
> usage is network-based.
>
> Nonetheless, it's still a good idea.
>
> 73 - Mike, KC2GMM @ WA2SNA-4
Agreed Mike.... And I guess that is or was the last
I heard from John KR0L ...as well he got some replys
and thats where it ended.
I still keyboard to keyboard tt with stations as
far south as Toronto regular.. 86km < 55miles >
and someimes north ... I also try stations and
callsigns I see in the "MH" cmd file...and try
to drop a message in their mailbox to let them
know I am here...but well that is a subject in
it's own...
There are people trying it, and well giving up.
Lots seem to also hang on to their TNCs, which is
great. Strange they don't use them but great.
When I am on HF < or was> or 2m VHF I also talk up
I am also on Paccket the dead mode...and I have
been successful to get a club back into packet
which is great.
Better get going ... here is Mike KC2GMM's
log again if anyone missed it the first time.
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* Passaic County NJ ARES/RACES *
* Ramapo Mountain Amateur Radio Club *
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* BBS: kc2gmm@wa2sna.#nnj.nj.usa.noam *
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* email: kc2gmm@winlink.org *
* @arrl.net *
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* APRS: KC2GMM, KC2GMM-2 *
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> Message timed: 18:28 on 2011-Jan-24
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> [End of Message #84191 from KC2GMM]
OK ..Mike...I hope you read this, and WE all can help
get things going again. We have a great crew in some
@WW threads... YL @WW ...OM @WW ... RECIPE @WW...
and TECH @WW < G8MMY is also available as is Paul G4ALP>
on WCONV thru the JNOS system...which I go thru on VA3BAL
145.630..located just north of Toronto...as well VE3LSR
145.070 145.710 in Barrie Ontario ... so there is
always a chance across lake Onario,,, into NY and into NJ
to chat Mike .
73 Pete VE3WBZ
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