Digital-Radio

DIGITAL RADIO

The digital modes are the newest and many would say the most fun part of Amateur Radio. Digital radio is a strong part of most communicating modes of the hobby. This operator was blessed to participate in the first experimenting with Packet Radio in Georgia. We have seen packet radio come a long way since 1985 when we were the first station on the air in South Georgia and one of the first 5 stations in Georgia.

I ran a packet bbs on VHF and HF and a Gateway to the internet until my health restricted my activity. With easy local access to the internet it has reduced the interest of packet radio in recent years. We shared software and pictures over the RF links in the early years of packet.

It is much easier to try out the new digital modes with the software available today. This new breed of software does not require the investment of a TNC. You can operate packet, rtty, amtor, pactor, sstv, and lots of other modes with software and a sound card on your computer. As these digital pages are built, I will be sharing links to great information sites for anyone interested in digital radio as I am.

For my first site to recommend, I will refer you to the web pages of a long time friend who has also been involved in packet radio and other digital modes since the 1985 time frame. You will find tons of information on wiring a tnc to your rig. Buck has a low cost interface to allow you to experience many digital modes without buying a TNC. Check out Bux Comm. This is the home of the RASCAL or Radio And Sound Card Adapter Link. This is the best web site for great deals and rare parts for the digital modes.