On Sun, 23 Jul 2000 14:32:39 +0000, Bastiaan Edelman wrote:
> This morning I used packet radio.
> Packet radio is the radio amateurs own 'internet' system.
> The most popular modes are mailing and chatting.
> Maybe it is possible to convert such a program from the original AX25
> (is Amateur X25) protocol to internet protocol.
> Many blind radio amateurs are using it (CB also) so this is possible,
> but if it is possible or practicle to adapt Arachne from grafics to text
> only? Or that we should try to adapt BAYCOM (or any other packet radio
> program) to internet?
> Maybe there is a radio amateur in your neighborhood using packet radio
> or you may want to give it a try on CB (providing there is packet
> activity at your place). Let me know I will send you the program.
> Bastiaan
Absolutely Fascinating! I would love to learn more about alternative
ways of communicating and sharing information. We have no CB packet
repeater in this area. However, Ham Radio liscences are getting easier
and easier to get!
If an interface of sorts *is* possible, then it would afford us at least
some respite from the commercialization of communication. I'm all for
multimedia, but I'm also against "Big Brother".
Also-- Would not the broadband emmissions possible in the microwave
range allow for creation of a local internet "portal" serving many users
through one high-speed account? No telephone bills. <G>
- Pete Randolph -
- Morristown Corners, Vermont -
