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  • How do I Start in Packet

    From kc0oht@kc0oht@yahoo.com to alt.ham-radio.packet on Sun Oct 2 19:23:55 2005
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    I want to get started in packet radio but I dont know where to begin. I
    only have one rig at the time, it is a ICV-8000. I don't know if I can
    use it or have to get an other rig. Please Help!! I would apreshate any
    and all advice others have to give me. 73's KC0OHT Jessie

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  • From AE6FL-AAM9ECS@ae6fl@arrl.net to alt.ham-radio.packet on Sun Oct 2 19:42:02 2005
    From Newsgroup: alt.ham-radio.packet


    "kc0oht" <kc0oht@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1128306235.691253.158980@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
    I want to get started in packet radio but I dont know where to begin. I
    only have one rig at the time, it is a ICV-8000. I don't know if I can
    use it or have to get an other rig. Please Help!! I would apreshate any
    and all advice others have to give me. 73's KC0OHT Jessie

    Hi Jessie,

    I have Icom V8000 radios too. Work great for packet as well as voice mode.

    You have couple of choices:

    1. Conventional tnc (terminal node controller) and software - I'm using an older AEA PK-232 MBX tnc that I bought at a hamfest for $20 a couple of
    months ago. Also tnc's made by Kantronics, MFJ and others will work. You'll have to buy or build a cable that goes between your V8000 and whichever tnc you choose.

    2. Soundcard/software and interface

    See this site for cables and schematics www.packetradio.com and for lots of additional info.

    73 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    SGD,
    Michael Barry AE6FL/AAM9ECS in Paso Robles, CA
    - U.S. Army MARS Emergency Operations Officer for Southern CA
    - FEMA SHARES
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    - GROL PG-01-1289
    - AE6FL @ N6LYF.#CENCA.CA.USA.NOAM -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


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  • From Jerry@n9lya@blueriver.net to alt.ham-radio.packet on Tue Oct 4 17:24:12 2005
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    Hi Jessie...
    I would be glad to help as well..
    If yu would like I will compile u a list of websites and other
    informative stites to get info and I also offer to assist by phone.. I can call u.. Using my Cell and get .03 /min. ...
    73 jerry
    www.uspacket.org

    "kc0oht" <kc0oht@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:1128306235.691253.158980@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
    I want to get started in packet radio but I dont know where to begin. I
    only have one rig at the time, it is a ICV-8000. I don't know if I can
    use it or have to get an other rig. Please Help!! I would apreshate any
    and all advice others have to give me. 73's KC0OHT Jessie



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