Updated:10/07/2024
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Packet Radio is a digital form of communications All you need to start in packet radio is a 2 meter FM radio which you probably already have. A computer, even an old XT running MS-Dos will work just fine and a TNC (terminal node controller). The TNC is like a modem that encodes and decodes packets of data using what is called AX.25 protocol. This same data protocol is also used in commercial applications. I have been involved in packet radio in the Spokane, WA since it began in the area in the early 80's. I started with a AEA PK-64 TNC and my Commodore 64. Then went to the PK-87, PK-12. I have stuck with the AEA/Timewave products since they seem to be rock solid. I have a Heathkit HK-21 Pocket Packet unit for portable use.
Packet Links K4ABT Packet Radio Page - Excellent Information Source (www.packetradio.com) TAPR - Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Organization F6FBB Home Page - Packet BBS Program TPK Home Page Introduction to Packet Radio Packet Software Here are some links to multiple packet software sites: Instant links to recommended programs. Both of
PacketWin2.1 and WinPack V6.8 will run under Windows 95 through Vista. Can
not make it run under Windows 7 or higher. Even compatibility
mode in Windows 7, that tries to make it run under XP doesn't work. I
can run them on an old Dell Inspiron 1501 running Windows Vista.
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