Andrew O'Brien wrote: > Aside from PACTOR, NBEMS and ALE, which has seemed to be moderately > active , what is the latest in emergency communication protocols ? I > did manage to use AIRMAIL a few years ago, just to see if it could > work. I vaguely recall something recently that said they have revised > some aspects of Winlink and eliminated Telpac, is that correct? If > so, what did they replace it with? > > Andy K3UK
Telpac software which is used to run a VHF/UHF Winlink 2000 Gateway has been replaced with updated software called RMS Packet. Telpac systems will continue to work but I don't believe the software will receive any further updates. There is a similar new application called RMS Pactor to control the HF access. There was an announcement back in April 2008 on the Winlink mailing lists and you can read more of the details on their web site: <http://www.winlink.org/> Tim N9PUZ
