On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 12:22:38 -0400, Larry W4CSC
wrote:
A computer and packet TNC (terminal node controller), which is like a
special modem for packet HF radio. To operate on HF, you'd need a TNC made
for HF, not VHF. On VHF we operate 1200 baud with wide shift. On HF, we
are limited to 300 baud and very narrow shift. The Kantronics KAM '98 is
such a modem:

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Thanks.

Several more questions:

Is the Kantronics TNC comparable to something like the SCS PTC-IIpro
which is the recommended unit for SailMail?

How would you automate sending a new position packet every hour or so?

Is there any acknowledgement that your position report was correctly
received?

Can a position report be sent to APRS via EMAIL?