[H-GEN] radio modems - the story so far.

[Robert Brockway]

(Note reply-to: being general at humbug.org.au vs Robert Brockway <robert at blake.humbug.org.au>)

On Wed, 19 May 1999, John Elliot wrote:

> (Note reply-to: being general at humbug.org.au vs John Elliot <jelliot at gil.com.au>)
> 
> Further to my prevous posting.  I think you blokes are trying to re-invent
> the wheel.  To the best of my knowledge the Queensland Digital group -

Maybe :)  I will certainly visit them but part of the reason is to do it
ourselves :)

Why isn't the 64k to 512k spread spectrum technology being used?  Is there
a problem with Aussie law preventing its usage?
 
> http://www.powerup.com.au/~qdg/ - has an extensive digital network around
> Brisbane.

> So unless you are a media mogul with a few million dollars to spare I think
> the only viable option is to get an amateur radio license.  They are always
> looking out for new blood.  The 23cm band (1.2GHz) part of the band needs a
> few more people to occupy it.  Maybe someone could put a 56kbps or higher
> network up there.

> PS.  Mention is made on the QDG site of using Linux to implement some of
> their systems.

Yeah I did notice that.  I'll talk to them about it - perhaps one of them
could come and do a humbug talk.
Cheers,
	-Robert

--Robert Brockway B.Sc.  Email: robert at blake.humbug.org.au
                                robert.brockway at uq.net.au
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