--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Bernstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> The WinLink folks could easily use the SCAMP busy detector to augment 
> their PMBOs, eliminating their current propensity to transmit on 
> already-busy frequencies. This would require
> 
> 1. adding a soundcard to each PMBO PC, and connecting its audio input 
> to the PMBO transceiver's audio output
> 
> 2. modifying the WinLink server software to keep their PTC modem in 
> the reset state when the SCAMP busy detector reports a buys frequency
> 
> Accomplishing step 2 might take a couple of hours, including unit 
> testing. There would be no impact on WinLink users or their stations.
> 
> Given how easy this would be to accomplish and how much good will it 
> would generate, one has to wonder why the WinLink folks have failed 
> to act. The SCAMP busy detector has been around for several years.
> 

   Sounds like a good idea.  Where does one download the SCAMP
software so it can be put to use?

   And yes, I know that the answer to the question is "You can't,
because it isn't available to anyone other than the author."

- Rich






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