Re: [MLUG] Frame Relay or Better

[Gene Worth <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

Jason (and the group):

I'm not a packet expert ... but I've been involved with several packet 
stations.
#1 The station must have a licensed radio amateur as control operator at 
all times. Non-licensed folk can use the station, as long as the control 
operator is in control of the station. I'm not aware of parts of the 
amateur radio spectrum available for unlicensed operations ... but I'm 
not the FCC legal beagle on this.
#2 Under no circumstances is any encrypted data allowed to be sent by 
amateurs. This would include VPNs, etc. Clear text or commonly used 
applications, like Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, jpg, etc. are fine.
#3 From experience, the smaller the file, the better the transfer.
#4 Up to 19.2 kbps is the best you can get right now. That on the 440 
MHz frequencies. Narrowband transmissions. "Lower is slower." Not always 
100% usable due to transmission difficulties, handshaking with 
modems/radios, etc.

Yes, time for a refresher. If you need more specifics about packet, or 
would like "a refresher," try this URL:
http://www.qsl.net/cmra/

The club packet expert is Don Moore. His email should be found on the 
web site.

And, as always, new/prospective members are invited to come to club 
meetings! Second Tuesday of the month, 7PM, Boone Electric Cooperative 
meeting room (on Rangeline -- the south side of the building).

gene

PS: I enjoy building radio kits, tuners, antennas, and stuff. Although 
I'm a "lid," (Beginner ... not skilled ... learning ... very slow)  I 
enjoy CW (continuous wave -- Morse Code). I suppose it's the challenge 
of learning a new language.


Jason McIntosh wrote:

> So, Gene,  can ya answer the licensing/legal questions then on setting 
> up such a modem?  Licensing restrictions on use, i.e. VPN?  I thought 
> there was some part of the spectrum on the extreme high end that was 
> open for use, testing, etc. even for unlicensed use.  I haven't been too 
> active lately, and don't remember much of the restrictions off hand 
> other than the limitations that I use for 2 meters, and 440.... hmm, 
> time for a refresher I think :)
> Thanks!
> Jason
> KC0BYM
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