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G8MNY > PACKET 02.12.11 21:51l 22 Lines 880 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
BID : 18718_GB7CIP
Read: GUEST
Subj: Re VK6BE> before Winpack
Path: IZ3LSV<IW0QNL<OK0NBR<SR1BSZ<GB7CIP
Sent: 111202/2032Z @:GB7CIP.#32.GBR.EU #:18718 [Caterham Surrey GBR] $:18718_GB
From: G8MNY@GB7CIP.#32.GBR.EU
To : PACKET@WW
I started with a original IBM PC (Green MDA screen & IBM floppy DOS) &
terminal programs like YAPP. (Yet Another Packet Program) or non specilased
programs like Xtalk. Then I got a really expensive IBM XT with a hard drive &
the much better Packet 5 program. Both were into a Pac-Comm TNC 220, which I
still run into a FT290R1.
I also did some /M work form a UK canal boat using a small "Microscribe" dumb
terminal (LCD 40char x10 lines), but I did find @ 4 MPH the contacts & routes
changed too often & links dropped out!
I now use a Compac Deskpro with reliable Windows 98 & Paket 6.2, still with 2M
RF link to local node (I am lucky there is still one!).
For /P demonstrations etc, I use a Toshiba Sat 4600 (has comms port) with
Paket6.2, or if 12V only a really old B/W Dos Del laptop.
73 de John G8MNY @ GB7CIP
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