In the April issue of CQ Magazine there is an article concerning the use of packet radio for Emergency Communications. This is one of several articles I've seen lately on this topic.
These programs are available at the following website:
www.qsl.net/kb2scs
Even though packet use has been relegated mainly to the APRS applications, the use of packet in EmCom is growing.
The EcomScs program can send and receive messages formatted as NTS messages in attachments. The program handles sending and receiving messages when connected to the bulletin board. Keyboard to keyboard communication is supported as well. Any type of file may be sent or received, whether binary or text. It also allows the user to create their own message forms. It will send picture files as attachments. The program does do some optimization of the file.
GateWayScs provides a temporary mailbox to send and receive local packet mail until normal bulletin board services can be set up or restored. It also can be used to provide an internet gateway for packet messages.
The article describes emergency driven uses for both of these programs. This progam pair provides invaluable connectivity during an emergency situation. Well worth more investigation.
...AR
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