At 11:42 AM 6/7/2011, Justin Pinnix wrote: >Greg, you're overlooking something - the time dimension. > >Yes, packet is a one-at-a-time affair, but those packets move quickly - >1200bps vs 31bps for PSK31. So, each station only has the bird tied up for >a short period of time. You could think of it as a form of time division >multiplexing.
Of course, if everyone is using computer frequency control, then dozens, if not hundreds of simultaneous QSOs can take place. In other words, frequency division multiplexing. 73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL http://vkradio.com _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
