4 Aug
2021
4 Aug
'21
3:37 p.m.
On 4/8/21 5:55 pm, Rob PE1CHL via 44Net wrote:
So, AX.25 packet radio is not our subject of
discussion (anymore). When you want
that, you probably have to look somewhere else. We are networking people, that use
amateur radio as a medium. Many of us have used AX.25 over voice radio at some time,
maybe we still have some APRS node, but voice-bandwidth AX.25 is mostly a thing of the
past for most of us.
Rob, I take an inclusive approach. I was there in the early 90s,
running IP over AX.25. For me, it brings back positive memories. I was
studying TCP/IP at university at the time, and I could go home the same
day and watch the protocols in action at a speed I could follow in real
time over packet radio.
Today, I have interest in all aspects of 44net networking.I currently
have 2 allocations. One /24 is dedicated to internet facing services
for hams. It includes an IRLP reflector (9550), D-STAR reflector (the
popular REF023), several Echolink conferences and 150+ Echolink proxies,
the majority of which are public proxies, available to any amateur. In
addition, there are a number of private proxies - one for me, and a
small number for other amateurs, who need something more dedicated than
a public proxy.
The other allocation is currently running on the IPIP mesh. My original
intend was to bring back some small scale IP over AX.25, but there is
now am opportunity to run high speed data on microwave with local
amateurs, so I could look at providing dedicated services over the
amateur Intranet. And while they would be locally based, I'm more than
happy to share them over the entire Intranet. Some old school BBSs
(traditional packet and IP enabled dialup style), and some other services.
Right now, outside of ham radio, there's a resurgence in retro tech.
Might as well make use of that, while playing with the newer, more
capable gear.
As I said, my interests here run the full spectrum from retro AX.25 to
microwave networks and Internet facing BGP routed services. I like to
keep an open mind.
I also want to look at IPv6 options - how we're going to manage IPv6 for
hams. I have multiple options there as well, and I'm happy to
experiment. I have a /56 at my disposal here, along with experience
running private IPv6 allocations.
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73 de Tony VK3JED/VK3IRL
http://vkradio.com