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<font size=3>I think we have exhausted the possibilities. I think
we simply need to agree that the home relay only stations must be
converted to smart systems. I think it is time to dump Relay
altogether with the only exceptions being those areas like Curt's where
it is critical.<br><br>
Given the availability of Digi_Ned, UI-View, and Java APRS servers
digipeat module and readily available AC Line power at these home sites
there is no legitimate reason not to insist that the network move to
smart digis wherever possible.<br><br>
This should not be prohibitively expensive. It could be
inconvenient if cable swapping is required.<br><br>
The following assumptions are made.<br><br>
At each of these locations a Radio/TNC of some sort exists. <br><br>
Most of these location already have a computer. <br><br>
If they do not want to leave Windows running so that UI-View or JAPRS can
do the job a simple floppy with Digi_Ned will work.<br><br>
At the worst a cheap computer to run Digi_Ned may have to be
scrounged. This is actually the easy part. I got 10 Pentium
133, 33mb RAM boxes with 2GB hard drives free. See DOS
fly.<br><br>
Digi_Ned even supports the TigerTronics Baypac modems both the BP2 and
the BP2M multimode. This is a $50 modem if bought new and can often
be found cheaply at hamfests.</font></body>
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