Digipeating. was Re: NEW-AX.25: Starting to clean up socket API

From: Chuck Gelm (wzhnzz.anlha@lannen.fi)
Date: Fri Mar 03 2000 - 17:05:15 EET

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    Howdy, Rob:

    Obsolete like 'CW' !
    :-)

    Ya know, I've never understood a use|value for APRS.
    :-|

    Are you saying that APRS is a technology or digipeating is a technology?
    :-|
    Oh, yes, there is APRS in my area.
     
    How about a Pinto!
    :-|

    vy73, Chuck nc8q

    Rob Compton wrote:
    >
    > ----- Original Message -----
    > From: Chuck Gelm <kfcczydo@jccbi.gov>
    > To: <tblhc@fw41.iodata.jp>
    > Sent: 02 March 2000 19:49
    > Subject: Re: NEW-AX.25: Starting to clean up socket API
    >
    > > Howdy, Y'all:
    > >
    > > IMHO, digipeating is obsolete.
    >
    > Is it? Then how will APRS systems work that rely on relaying (errr...
    > digipeating) UI frames?
    > Or haven't you got that sort of technology where you are?
    >
    > But then again, 99.9% of Radio Amateurs just LOVE things that are obsolete,
    > and enjoy keeping them going, even if something newer and better is
    > available.
    >
    > IMHO, don't by an Edsel when you can buy a Chevrolet Corvair - far faster,
    > but much more dangerous in unfamiliar hands.
    >
    > >
    > > 73, Chuck nc8q
    > >
    >
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