This guy in Florida is talking about 14.4 on sw and it is possible the
satellite is a bit pricey.  More later.


Thank you!

Brett Winchester - Reading and volunteer Services 
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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 3:34 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: skype and xp

Bret:
is your question regarding the procall about skype?

If so, then skype is an internet Pere 2 Pere telephony program that
allows
calls to be made between computers, between computers and regular
telephones/sellular phones and from regular phones to computers.
Currently, skype offers free calling to anywhere in north america to any
phone number from your computer.

And i think most of the satelite internet providers can offer minimum
56K if
not 128K.
It gets pricy at that rate, but it is availible.
Also, unless they are going to be embarking on major cross ocean
voyages,
they should be able to use a typical sell phone to dial into an ISP and
get
56K that way.
All the cruise ships offer internet onboard, and those come via
satelite, so
i am sure most private vessles can get the same services.
73
Colin, V A6BKXregards



From: "Brett Winches" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 2:46 PM
Subject: skype and xp


> Anyone know about this protocol? =20
>
> Also, =20
>
> Is there anything commercially available that is faster than 14.4 with
a
> 30 minute per day limit on SW email capability for maritime use?  A
> friend of mine is curious as they retire to a 48 foot sailboat. =20
>
>
> Thank you!
>
> Brett Winchester - Reading and volunteer Services=20
> IDAHO COMMISSION F/T BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED
> P O BOX 83720
> BOISE IDAHO  83720-0012
> 208.334.3220.104=20
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