[H-GEN] A humbug WAN

[Richard Moran]

(Note reply-to: being general at humbug.org.au vs Richard Moran <rmoran at thiess.com.au>)

It is true what michael says, there are limitations on what can be sent.
Sorry I forget what they are, but:
I also believe that 2m has been made available to the general public,
 much to the ham communities outrage.

Michael Anthon wrote:
> 
> (Note reply-to: being general at humbug.org.au vs Michael Anthon <mca at tams.com.au>)
> 
> Hi Guys,
> You might want to investigate the regs regarding connection of AX25 packet
> radio systems on the amateur band to the public internet.  AFAIK (ie, last
> time I looked into it) this is NOT allowed in Australia [1].  There is also
> the issue of what sort of traffic is allowed to be sent over these bands.
> There is a restriction placed on the use of amateur radio in that nothing of
> a commercial nature may be transmitted, therefore, sending HUMBUG mailing
> lists would be OK, but anything to do with your work would be breaking the
> regs ( come to think of it, some of Frank's HUMBUG emails might break the
> regs too!! 8^).
> 
> Obtaining a licence is not that hard, anyone with a smattering of
> electronics knowledge should be able to pass.  No need for morse code unless
> you wish to use the HF bands, which limit you to about 1200 baud anyway.  A
> limited licence will give you access the VHF (2m) and UHF (70cm) bands,
> which are suitable for the purposes.  Obviously, the 70cm band gives a much
> higher data rate capability, but the 2m band gives better distance.
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