Hey there, John. Brian Zolo here, what program are you using for Packet?
I'd like to find a Windows based Packet program that works well with Jaws
for Windows. Sure appreciate any suggestions you have. Brian Zolo P.S.
Feel free to call me BZ!
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: accessible VHF equipment
> Also, if you have an AStron power supply, as I found out 911 when I was
> doing all kinds of relays and all, you can push them for a very short
> time
> well over the rating though I wouldn't try it in every day use, so
> really,
> I have the RS-35 power supply with the meters on it just in case, and I
> hardly ever shut it off even because my packet station is up all the time
> and it runs my radios, scanners, TNC, and some times other things too if
> it's more convenient and it just sits there and hums right along and I
> know
> at least 30 people with out thinking about it that use the same power
> supply
> model and say the same thing as Anthony and myself. I also have the
> diamond
> X200 for 2 meters and 440, great antenna though if you're limited to
> indoors it will never fit. Honestly though, I have it up and people say
> you
> can't even see it if you're not really looking for it here and I'm
> extremely
> happy with the performance.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 11:58 PM
> Subject: Re: accessible VHF equipment
>
>
>> Hi Bob;
>>
>> I started out with a DIAMOND X200. This is a dual band antenna for 2
>> meters
>> and 70 cm.
>>
>> I had an ICOM 2410H.
>>
>> I used an optacon at the time and along with the internal speech board in
>> the radio itself, I had no problem with accessibility.
>>
>> Durability and reliability were also non-issues.
>>
>> If you start out on vhf-uhf, you'll make lots of contacts and you will
>> find
>> a local club whose members will assist you.
>>
>> As far as my experiences go hf can wait however, you should get a good
>> reliable power supply.
>>
>> I chose the ASTRON 35 watt supply without the meters.
>>
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