RE: [amsat-bb] Wideband FM ATV on 2400 MHz

["Jeff Breitner" <zptr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

This is an excellent comment.  

Think of how the interest in amateur radio networking if we could use
our allocations for well maintained networks that are legally required
to be spam and pr0n free!  

Really, the issue isn't technology, it's the fact that this realm still
requires extensive experimentation and expertise.  Make the equipment as
easy to get as an MFJ tnc and you'll see this arena explode with
activity first from existing amateurs, and then those who join the hobby
because of the really cool things you can do with your computer.



> The "unlicensed radio amateurs" of the local community 
> wireless organization are
> doing some very impressive grassroots networking using WiFi 
> technology.   While
> our static Ampr.org system sees little change, they're 
> turning on new processes and using state of the art  tools 
> and programs.  We might be able to send a few Email messages 
> - they're doing streaming video.  Now they're planning how 
> they can use the system they're developing to support the 
> community in times of emergency or disaster.
> 
> We should strive to leverage the technology boom that's 
> available with the WiFi equipment and provide gentleman's 
> respect and protection for their networks.
> 
> What we really need to be doing is leveraging SS and other 
> modern technologies on the other VHF and UHF amateur 
> frequencies which are far too quiet.
> 
> 73,
> Bill - WA7NWP

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