-=> PETER COGGON wrote to HOLGER GRANHOLM <=-
 Holger and Tony.

 PC>   In the packet circles, ALL I would say of packets are forwarded
 PC> via the Internet, rather then the "hf" links.   It has resulted in
 PC> multiple packet postings arriving at the local BBS  I access on
 PC> 2meters.  The routes are all different, and the other problem is

That would indicate a fault with the messaging protocols to me.  Can't get away
with blaming the Internet for that one...

 PC> SP   are being sent back to mailee, and
"only"
 PC> SB   are getting through..so one gets to read
 PC> everyone's private mail.

Hmm, while on the surface it sounds serious, is there really such a thing as
"private mail" on packet?  I'd venture to say there isn't, since
every TNC is
capable of becoming a packet sniffer. :) 

 PC>    As for Echlink or as some of us knew Ilink, this is the very much
 PC> "loved" IRLP.   It has in some cases ended linking repeaters via
 PC> 440 or 220 link radios to establish networks that extent repeaters
 PC> to other repeaters, all supported by the majority of the ham radio
 PC> operators of today, who are hogwild over computers and Internet.

While I believe in RF links as being complimentary to IP based links (RF is
perfect for permanently tying repeaters in a specific area together), this
trend does seem to be happening in some parts of the world.  Less of an issue,
some are still putting in real RF here.  IP is seen more for the longer haul,
ad-hoc connectivity, RF is still a strong contender for permanent links over
here, where there is a useable path between sites.


73 de VK3JED
http://www.vkradio.com
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