John Becker, WØJAB wrote: > > At 09:41 PM 10/18/2007, you wrote: > > Well John, > > > > Those guys never tried.. so for them it is QRM... sad eh? > > > > Patrick vk2pn > > And the packet, amtor and aplink BBS system did what different? > > Just trying to understand why so many "HATE" the mode of pactor.
1. It habitually involves transmitting without listening first, as required by good operating practice and by law. 2. Because it is spectrum-inefficient. 3. Because it involves using precious ham radio spectrum as a cheap form of email service. In the past, when Pactor was used for traditional amateur radio purposes, and in accordance with good operating practices (i.e. listening first, John) I used Pactor and liked it. In fact I presently own three Pactor TNCs ... a PK232, a Kam (long story, what junk), and a PTC-II. Hope this helped. de Roger W6VZV
