At 06:55 AM 12/31/2008, you wrote: >I see the need for some encryption, but this scenario is not one that >needs it.
Agree John. In this scenario, simply not transmitting the information is the best answer, as it is not needed during the initial emergency. The confidential information can be gathered by other means as alternate communications channels become available. The ACMA here did extend permission to encrypt communications for command and control purposes of an amateur station (i.e. not only a satellite, but terrestrial stations are covered here), and emergency communications. There was a time I was considering a SSH link over packet, to remotely control and debug my IRLP node when the Internet went down, or to disable the repeater. In the end, it became a moot point, as I no longer need that remote control capability (I not have physical access most of the time). 73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL http://vkradio.com
