We are presently testing out the CARS APRS digipeater in the shack. If you’re APRS capable please test it out and see how it’s working. We would greatly appreciate you’re feedback while we work out any kinks.
Tag: packet
TCP/IP: Pings, POPs and KISSes
If you’re an active packeteer, sooner or later someone will bring up the subject of TCP/IP–Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Of all the packet networking alternatives used on the air today, TCP/IP is the most popular. Despite its name, TCP/IP is more than two protocols; it’s actually a set of several Read More …
How Bob McGwier used a Cray-2 supercomputer to decode a ham radio transmission heard in Star Trek IV
Here’s a similar story that circulated on the Internet around 1990 (pre WEB!). I worked in packet switching at that time and was very impressed with Bob’s achievement (even with a CRAY to work with) . I reached out to Bob McGwier (N4HY), who is a Facebook friend, and he has Read More …