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Northwest Michigan Packet Operators Guide
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145.07 is the frequency recommended for packet operations in order to provide the best performance and the most facilities for the packet user in our area. The map below shows a map showing the various nodes and their locations. When known, an estimate of the coverage areas of the nodes is provided as a shaded area. The types of nodes are grouped by color. Jnos Hamgates are RED, TheNet nodes in VIOLET, Hi-Profile KA-Nodes in DARK BLUE, lower profile nodes in BLUE.
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| Hamgates offer BBS functions,
Multi-user chat rooms, along with a gateway to/from the
internet. See the Jnos
Operators Guide for more details of what the Hamgates can
do. Hamgates run Jnos software on a PC.
KAnodes are Kantronics TNC's that provide the 'hop-to-hop' acknowledgement of packets, which is an improvement over straight digipeating. KAnodes have a 'node' side usually with an SSID of -7, and a maildrop side usually with an SSID of -1. Mail sent to a KAnode maildrop resides in the memory of the TNC and generally is not forwarded (local mail only). TheNet nodes (also called 'NetRom') provide the 'hop-to-hop' acknowledgment like KAnodes but they can also provide automatic packet routing functions. They are frequently used in multi-frequency gateways. TheNet also supports a single chat room channel ('talk' mode). They have NO maildrop and do not supply the customary 'alphabet soup' command list when you connect (hit '?' for the command list). See the TheNet Operators Guide for more information. TelPac nodes are designed to integrate with the WinLink2000 system. WinLink2000 is a special email service that allows you to send and receive your personal 'winlink' email anywhere on the globe via radio. Visit Winlink.org for more details.
Below is a representation of the 'MAPSYS' information for the known local infrastructure nodes. Local BBS's are advised to have an abbreviated text file available for download with the 'MAPSYS' information to assist packet users in finding the nodes in the area. The MAPSYS files on the respective systems should also have detailed routing information to connect to the various systems [see the example from KKBBS]. |
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KKBBS kf8kk-3 : call kkbbs : node kf8kk-4 : jnosBBS 44.102.152.1 : ip | 66.112.51.126 internet ip 1 mi E empire apt / 1 mi S M72 & 1mi E Co Rd 6 : loc 44.52.4556 : lat | 85.02.4332 : lon 15w @ 20' 433.1mhz / 40w @ 20' 145.07 / jnos2.04linux : stn 5mi : range via ben11/12/qmn on 145.07 | via GRTR00 or COLARC on 145.09 : path also via 433.125/438.125 packet repeater hamgate.manistee.ampr.org MANI00
Empire Node 145.07 (multiFreq)
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For more detailed information, please contact KF8KK at the email address shown in QRZ.com. 73, John KF8KK
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Packet Operating Guide - D7west
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