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+ | ====== National Packet Update - September 2023 ====== | ||
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===== Introduction ===== | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
Welcome to the latest edition of the National Packet Update, where we strive to collate updates on our endeavors to increase packet radio usage and expand its coverage in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and beyond. | Welcome to the latest edition of the National Packet Update, where we strive to collate updates on our endeavors to increase packet radio usage and expand its coverage in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and beyond. | ||
- | It's been another busy month for packet | + | I think its fair to say that packet has well and truly taken off and is seeing some exponential growth, with almost 50 NoV'd packet |
- | ===== Progress ===== | + | Going forward I'd request that people submit their updates via this [[https:// |
- | In Scotland, Hibby MM0RFN has been granted an NoV for GB7HIB in Aberdeen, operating at 9600 baud on 432.625MHz. The node utilizes a Motorola GM340 and runs the native Linux stack, with Uronode on GB7HIB and an FBB-based BBS running on GB7HIB-2. | + | ===== Progress ===== |
- | In Ireland, Vic EI5IYB near Rathangan and Ben EI9IUB near Kilbeggan have both installed new antennas and successfully established a reliable 2-meter link between them. Other local stations are eager to join in soon. | + | ==== Packet Network ==== |
- | In Wales, Marc M0NXT recently demonstrated Packet Radio at the BARS Amateur Radio Rally, running 10 sessions | + | The network continues |
- | In the South West of England, Kevin M0AHN has been granted an NoV for GB7PEW in Pewsey, operating at 1200 baud on 144.925MHz. GB7PEW is currently linked to GB7RDG via AXUDP until more RF links become available. Kevin has also been exploring the installation of a node in Swindon, with hopes of connecting the South West to the activity in Oxfordshire. Kevin also plans to set up a node in Exmouth, Devon when time permits. Marc MW0NXT and John G4OTJ have gathered the necessary hardware for a 70cm link between GB7NXT in Wenvoe, Wales and John's nodes near Farmborough. They will begin experimenting in the coming weeks. | + | In Scotland Andy GM7GDE has put up MB7UAH |
- | In London, Simon M0GZP now runs an attended node on 144.9375 in Sudbury, with a reliable 70cm link to GB7CIP | + | In the North East of England, Robin M0JQQ is now operating GB7CNR near Cramlington, and Gregory M0ODZ has put GB7ODZ into service |
- | On the Isle of Wight, Eoin M0NVK has recently established packet mail forwarding between GB7IOW and Red PE1RRR in the Netherlands on 40m. Eoin is eager to set up more forwarding arrangements over HF so If you're interested, please reach out to him. | + | In the North West, Neil M0NFI has put MB7NFI into service near Prescot, Merseyside. Neil's also running some custom apps on the node, which are well worth checking |
- | In the software world, John G8BPQ recently released a new Beta version of BPQ that resolves a connection issue that could cause a node to become stuck, especially with a weak link. It is recommended to upgrade when possible. More information on the bug and how to replicate it can be found here: [[https:// | + | In the Midlands, Dave G1ZEK has put up GB7NWL near Castle Donnington |
+ | In London, Syzmon M0GZP has been granted GB7WEM for his Node in Sudbury, and has reliable RF connectivity into GB7CIP in Caterham - one of, if not the oldest packet node still operating and the gateway into the international packet network. | ||
- | ===== Upcoming Events ===== | + | In the west of England, M0ZEN has put up MB7NCD near Coleford in Gloucestershire |
- | ==== Packet Radio in the 21st Century [11/06/2023 15:00 BST] ==== | + | ==== Software |
- | Simon M0GZP and Matthew 2E0SIP will be giving | + | The software world has also been incredibly busy this month. Paula has released Xrouter v502x, available on the [[https:// |
- | The talk will be given at Harrow Amateur Radio Societies Shack in Bushey, Watford. More details on their [[https://www.g3efx.org.uk/ | + | Hibby MM0RFN has also been putting |
- | ==== Adventures in New Packet Radio - Running 330kbps on 146Mhz [15/06/2023 20:00 BST] ==== | + | ==== Hardware |
- | Kevin - M0AHN presents: | + | Jonathan G4KLX and Nino KK4HEJ have been working to add new C4FSK based modes to the MMDVM and NinoTNC respectively, with the hope of squeezing 9600 baud or more out of a 12.5kHz channel, which could also pave the way to similarly increased speeds over a 25kHz channel |
- | In 2020 I was live with a 330kbps New Packet Radio (NPR) link on 146Mhz. The journey involved | + | |
- | The talk will be hosted on Zoom. Jump on the Discord on the day of the event to get the link. | + | You may recall that last month Nino also added some experimental |
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