It depends on what you want to do on packet. BBS's and stuff like that? I'd 
use, if you have windows XP, I'd use winpac or outpost. For winlink, airmail 
works pretty well with screen readers, APRS, nothing really does the trick 
since that's mostly maps and stuff.
I like my PVC enclosed J pole I got on ebay, the mounting possibilities are 
endless. It wasn't much money either and it seems to work as well as the 
antennas I spent 4 times as much for where I used to live, and the one I use 
on voice, as rare as I'm on there, is in a tree.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matthew Chao" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 2:23 PM
Subject: Re: Thanks, and a Few Questions


> Hi, John!  Thanks for getting back to me regarding my questions.
>
> First, my condo has casement windows, and the building's of brick
> construction.  Not sure whether the brick outside has a ledge to
> which I might connect an antenna.  Am waiting for a J-pole antenna to
> be qavailable from HRO, but none in stock as yet.
>
> Also, where and what program do I need to go onto
> packet?  Thanks.--Matt Chao, N1IBB.
>
> At 11:21 AM 1/23/2011, you wrote:
>>Do you have the support arm for a window unit air conditioner by chance? I
>>have my packet antenna mounted to that here. Fire escape ladder? You can 
>>put
>>something there depending on what's above you. A nearby tree, my duel 
>>bander
>>I hardly ever use is hung in a tree in my front yard, the only limiting
>>factor is creativity and just how far you want to go. There's always a 
>>way.
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Matthew Chao" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 10:19 AM
>>Subject: Thanks, and a Few Questions
>>
>>
>> > Hi, Folks!  Thanks for your help regarding Echolink and the
>> > iPhone.  Got it all sorted out.  Now, I have a few more unrelated
>> > questions.
>> >
>> > First, I have an antenna problem.  It concerns what to get for my ham
>> > shack.  I live in a condo on the second floor, and don't have a
>> > balcony.  I'd like to put something outside on my window, but dont
>> > see a lot of attachment points for clamps, etc.  I'll be operating on
>> > 2 meters, the 220-band, and the 440-band.  I don't want to be a
>> > hidden transmitter (antenna inside) so any help would be greatly
>> > appreciated.
>> >
>> > Also, I'd like to get back into packet (TAPR) or something similar,
>> > as I have a Kenwood TM-D710A which has a TNC built in.  Any ideas,
>> > tricks, tips as to how I might go about doing this?  I need software
>> > that will work with Windows XP.
>> >
>> > Sorry if this post is long, but had a few questions.  Thanks in
>> > advance for your help.--Matt Chao, N1IBB.
>>
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