On Dec 8, 2011, at 8:36 PM, Chris wrote:
> It is still in use and has viable purpose in the emcom realm.
>
> Locally we use FBB for store and retrieve of informational bulletins over
> simplex range networks for inter township and county level relays during
> RACES events.
>
> We also have line driven database apps on packet where check ins to storm
> shelters and hospitals are entered. Giving us regional ability to locate
> persons on request.
>
> Message traffic can be run via NBEMS but that relies on receiving stations
> being up when sent. FBB of course saves the message for later retrieval and
> an archive.
>
> Packet still has use in the toolkit.
>
> I also simply play with it because it is fun...though I'm one of very few
> locally who do
>
>
Chris,
Thanks for the update. I was not aware it was being used. If something is
useful and being used it is good and fun to play with too.
Maybe it will be good addition to fldigi.
Dick AA5VU
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