Sunday, April 24, 2005
Airmail does Packet
This came up twice yesterday. That means there's a good chance other's have the same question.
Yes. The "airmail" program was originally for HF using the magic Pactor modes.
Here's the trick.
When you first install and run Airmail, it shows 3 "modules." There are a half dozen other module for other functions, including legacy AX25 packet, that can be turned on in the setup screen.
The choice of TNC's is a bit limited - KPC's with hostmode are the primary option. We're about to prove it really does work with AGWPE which is contrary to popular opinion. (Hey Steve - any news?)
Here's another way to look at it.
Take JNOS. Configure it without the BBS and other baggage. Bring in the SMTP and POP servers and client. Add Maiko's new HF mode. Add a GUI and compile in a Windows environment. What do you have? Yes - AIRMAIL.
If you have the slightest interest in packet and/or amateur communications, give this a try.
73, Bill
PS. A TNC and/or packet is not required. It will function in Internet only mode which is a good way to take the program fora test drive and get some experience with it.
Yes. The "airmail" program was originally for HF using the magic Pactor modes.
Here's the trick.
When you first install and run Airmail, it shows 3 "modules." There are a half dozen other module for other functions, including legacy AX25 packet, that can be turned on in the setup screen.
The choice of TNC's is a bit limited - KPC's with hostmode are the primary option. We're about to prove it really does work with AGWPE which is contrary to popular opinion. (Hey Steve - any news?)
Here's another way to look at it.
Take JNOS. Configure it without the BBS and other baggage. Bring in the SMTP and POP servers and client. Add Maiko's new HF mode. Add a GUI and compile in a Windows environment. What do you have? Yes - AIRMAIL.
If you have the slightest interest in packet and/or amateur communications, give this a try.
73, Bill
PS. A TNC and/or packet is not required. It will function in Internet only mode which is a good way to take the program fora test drive and get some experience with it.
