Re: [digitalradio] NTS and traffic handling and digital

[David Struebel]

John under FCC rules automatic control is authorized 3.620-3.635   7100-7105  10140-10150 14.0950-14.0995 and 14.1005-14.112 18.105-18-110  21.090-21.100 24.925-24.930 and 28.120-28.189 You must not confuse NTSD operation within these sub bands running "Classic Winlink" software employing RF forwarding to those stations running Winlink 2000 (or Winlink 2K) using internet forwarding and primarily designed for providing e-mail service. As indicated before NTSD operates almost exclusively in the auto control  band segments. Winlink 2000 stations operate in other sections of the the band under "semi-automatic" operation where they must be accessed by a licensed station. The old hidden transmitter effect is quite common in this operation even though the originating station is supposed to make sure the frequency is clear before querying the Winlink 2000 station. Hope this helps Dave WB2FTX John Bradley wrote: and where might those frequencies be? ----- Original Message ----- From: David Struebel To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 10:58 AM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] NTS and traffic handling and digital John, You are grossly misinformed. The Winlink stations on the frequecies you list are Winlink 2000 stations handling e mail messages. NTSD operates almost exclusively in the small automatic control band segments. Dave WB2FTX John Bradley wrote: I would like to point out that Dave Struebel and the Winlink Group are responsible for most of the QRM we enjoy on HF from unattended Winlink stations, especially around 14105 to 14110.   If Winlink, rather than spreading themselves out all over the band, were to confine their operations to a narrower segment, ie 14072 to 14080, and below 14105, leaving the OLIVIA and other similar modes some operating room, then it might be worthwhile getting involved with NTSD. This doesn't have to be done by regulation, just a gentlemen's agreement would suffice.   Like many hams, I have a pactor 1 TNC sitting doing nothing, but don't want to make a bad situation worse . Until Winlink cleans up it's act, I don't want to be any part of more QRM   John VE5MU     ----- Original Message ----- Subject: Re: [digitalradio] NTS and traffic handling and digital Winlink 2000 has solutions to many of the requirements that you list. However in all cases until the computer calls and delivers the message with an automated voice it still requires trained operator at the delivery end. There is an active NTS digital network but lacking in stations willing to either draw the traffic off manaully or pass it on to other means of delivery. If anyone is interested in joining NTSD either as a digital HF station or as a keyboarder to remove traffic drop me an email and I can point you in the right direction. Dave Struebel WB2FTX Eastern Area Digital Cordinator- NTSD No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.0.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.18/230 - Release Date: 1/14/06 Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to  Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol  (band plan policy discussion) YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.