As one of the listees has mentioned,  Packet is good for NTS and emergency 
communications.  Since HIPPA went into effect , transmitting someone's name 
and address and life status level might be a preach  of protocol,  The 
packet system can send encrypted information over the packet radio. 
Hospitals in our area can use them to communicate from the scene of the 
disaster to the local hospital and not violate  HIPPA .  So practicing it 
with your home setup is practice for an emergency.  Gary KB2YAA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:42 PM
Subject: packet


> What is the current state of packet these days?  I realize this can change
> radically depending on where you might live.  I think John said he keeps a
> packet station running fulltime.
> Is there generally enough activity to make it worth the bother on uhf/vhf?
> Richard
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