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G6KUI > BBS 05.05.09 17:47l 55 Lines 2023 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: Re: Packet Seems Alive to Me!
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Tony G0WFV wrote....
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} Definition of being "on packet"
}
} Is it...
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} a) The ability to connect to the packet network (be that via RF or
} t'interweb) and peruse the bulletins, but not neccessarily send a great
} deal.
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} b) Item a) plus a few SPs to a few friends who are also "on packet" just
} to keep in touch now and again when 80m isn't quite making the trip.
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} c) Items a) and b) plus actively contributing to the bulletin discussions
} that are ongoing.
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} d) Items a) through c) plus send out 3 or 4 useful bulletins to seed
} interest (thanks G8MNY - some of your technical bulls do catch my
} attention and are appreciated, which I believe is the point!)
}
To me it is a lot more than any of the above.
There is a parallel packet network that is tranparent to most , I of course
refer to the DXCluster network. This has a lot more participants than the
BBS network. I suppose it's success is that it actually serves a proper
pupose to radio amateurs.
One of the main contributors to packet software is John G(M)8BPQ who wrote
a lot of node software. The initial surge in NETROM use was down to John's
efforts. His main interest was always to support DXCluster and he still
develops his node software today.
The DXCluster and BBS sides of packet are fully integrated in various parts
of the country, with a lot of network nodes supporting both.
The DXCluster provides something that BBS cannot supply, and that is
"instant messaging", both private and public.
There are also a number of isolated packet RADIO networks in various parts
of the country that don't appear to have any connectivity to the main
network. These become apparent during lifts when they become visible to a
wider populous. I believe such networks still exist around Manchester and
Sheffield. They probably survive on one-to-one contacts and a DXCluster link.
So there you have it, Packet (Radio) is alive and kicking but invisible to
you unless you go out and look for it.
73, Pete G6KUI
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