Is it possible to compress a file and lose even one bit during the transfer and still have something usable on the receiving end when you uncompress? Normally, you must use ARQ to insure perfect copy. Even MT63 or Olivia can take a hit every so often.
73, Rick, KV9U Simon (HB9DRV) wrote: > > > Thinking to myself - when we use a mode such as Olivia / MT63 with > extensive error correction, why don't we compress the text? > > Given that fldigi has the wrap feature then surely compression could > be / should be considered for some modes? > > I think I'll add something in my own code that shows the saving were > the standard ZIP compression algorithm to be applied my gut feeling is > a saving of 80%, I'll report back later today. >
