Simon, The problem is not with Pactor, per se, but with the arrogance of those who consider retrieval of their precious email more important than the QSO that is already on the frequency. They just happen to be using Pactor, but since Pactor is an ARQ mode, and usually linked to a robot, by using ARQ they can, and usually do, keep transmitting, even in the face of QRM until anyone else using the frequency first is run off.
This is why we designed the NBEMS system to REQUIRE listening operators on BOTH ends of the link, and a facility (Plain Talk) to coordinate moving to a different frequency if necessary. The Winlink VE2AFQ mailbox is using Pactor 3 and constantly covering up the lower part of the historical PSK31 activity on 20 meters. I had two different QSO's at 14070.5 obilterated Monday when they came on. Use of Pactor 3 is illegal in the US outside of the automatic subbands, but because VE2AFQ is Canadian they are not under FCC regulation, and the Winlink Administrator still gives them access to the Winlink RMS servers on 14069.5, even knowing they could not do that if they were FCC licensed. Arrogance is the problem, not Pactor, and there is no shortage of arrogance among those mailbox users! 73, Skip KH6TY http://kh6ty.home.comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Steinar Aanesland To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 3:10 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Re: ALE digital activity "let's ditch PACTOR please" -no la5vna Steinar Simon (HB9DRV) wrote: > Two areas where there is a need for digital comms: > > 1) Satellite / deep space > 2) Boat owners far away without internet (let's ditch PACTOR please) > > I'm indirectly involved with 1) and am following the WINMOR project which looks very interesting. Here in central Europe there's not a huge need for emergency comms as we have a good infrastructure. > > Simon Brown, HB9DRV > www.ham-radio-deluxe.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: kh6ty > > > Rick and Dave, > > (Chopped) >
