RadioMail :: AX.25 Packet Digipeaters & Scripts

[@GunsandRadios]

Could you do old school bbs packet radio with this app? If not would it be hard for you to add?

[@islandmagicco]

From a tech standpoint, yes, RadioMail has a AX.25 stack that allows it to do connection oriented sessions. From an application stand point however, the question is what features and functionality make sense? A keyboard interface on an iPhone is not very useful, and from what I understand, nodes commands have not been standardized, so it would be challenging to automate. There is a good write up on this: www.zeroretries.org/p/zero-retries-0147#§why-its-so-hard-to-get-people-excited-about-using-connected-packet-systems . What is the main use case you would want to see?

[@GunsandRadios]

Basically there is no terminal type app for os out there to operate on a bbs. I have a Mobilinkd TNC 3. My club is operating an old school packet network. Basically it would be nice to just send typed commands through the TNC and be able to retrieve messages from a bbs. I realize it’s dated tech but some of the older guys like this stuff. I don’t know if there is much demand for this if any I’ll tell you it’s been a learning experience for me.

[@JohnTarbox]

Very nice presentation. DE WA1KLI