Subj : Looking into HAMing...
To   : Angus McLeod
From : Deuce
Date : Fri Aug 19 2005 09:47 pm

  Re: Looking into HAMing...
  By: Angus McLeod to Deuce on Fri Aug 19 2005 19:22:00

 >  > not even sure if 9600 would even be theoretically possibly on HF.
 > 
 > Uh, no.  I think 300 baud is the max, and actual throughput can often
 > hover around 5 (five) baud for days on end.  Higher rates need more
 > bandwidth.  VHF, UHF, etc.
 > 
 >  > But since 4800 and lower TNCs can be had for around $10 and 9600 is
 >  > around $50, was curious if it was something I should spring for just
 >  > case.  Sounds like a no.
 > 
 > PACSATs are fun, and if you can find a suitable TNC for only a few dollars
 > more, why not?  But don't put big bux down unless you intend to become
 > seriously involved.

Oh, I won't be putting down big bux for anything... except possibly a
built-it-yourself kit (since you can use those with a beginner licence now - as
of a month or so ago) for the HF rig...

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