Re: [44net] Hamnet over 70cm : NPR (New Packet Radio)

Got a pair of these modems working! They are just running across the bench right now. I have an RPi3 and a MMDVM hotspot connected to the client (via a switch) with the master connected to a spare port on the back of my pfSense firewall. I'm using mode "22" which is 270KHz wide for about 220kbps of data bandwidth. This seems more than able to handle the serving of a web age and running the MMDVM. I also did a test in 500kbps mode using a wifi hotspot attached to the client. I was able to sustain a "wifi calling" cellphone conversation for over an hour with no issues. For those not following the project, new firmware was released this weekend that allows tuning of the RF from 420-450MHz which is a great improvement over the EU only bandplan. Take a look here http://g7ltt.dyndns.org:2210 Mark G7LTT/NI2O On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 4:24 PM Steve L via 44Net &lt;44net(a)mailman.ampr.org&gt; wrote: > In case anyone feels the need: > > It's pretty easy to file a petition through the ECFS. When you go to > the main ECFS page > https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings > in "Type of filing" select "petition for rule making", and fill out > the rest of the form and upload your petition. > > A couple useful pages from the FCC: > < > https://www.publicknowledge.org/assets/uploads/blog/RP_FCCPetitiontoDeny.pdf > <https://www.fcc.gov/about-fcc/rulemaking-process> > Here is a quick summary from the last one, three are more details on the > page. > *Organized comments*. > *Clear explanation and support for views*. > *Alternatives. * > *Examples of concerns.* > *Statutory limitations.* > > It's also helpful to review recent amateur petitions and the FCC > response. The rejections are a wealth of information on what not to > do. > It might be advisable to suggest RM-11392 and DA 08-1092 rejection, > RM-11699 and DA 13-1918 rejection, as starting points since its > somewhat related. > > Don't use ham jargon, be sure sure to explain acronyms at least once > in the filing, if repeated makes it easier to follow. > Don't bash other amateur modes or practices. Don't use technical terms > unless fully explained so a lawyer can understand, most on the > Commission are non-tech types. > Don't ask to ban anything, if you want that done make the case to the > FCC that whatever it is is poor practice without requesting a > ban......let them do it. > > Do make your petition concise and to the point without a lot of > rambling and legalese. > Do provide a reason as to why it's a benefit to the amateur service as > a whole, also in the public interest if it applies. > Do have someone, with the background to understand it, proofread and > comment. > Do be ready for rebuttal of comments if there are any opposing....wait > for the "reply to comment" period, this isn't an internet forum > squabble. > Keep comments/reply to civil and professional. > > > > On Sun, Mar 24, 2019 at 3:13 PM Ron Economos via 44Net > &lt;44net(a)mailman.ampr.org&gt; wrote: >> This keeps coming up. Has anyone ever submitted a petition for rule >> making to the FCC? Or are folks afraid that stirring the pot will get >> DATV banned on 70 cm? >> >> Ron W6RZ