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Old September 10th 06, 09:04 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.equipment
[email protected] sailtamarack@yahoo.ca is offline
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Default QsoNet and the Virtual Ionosphere

M0WWS (G1LVN) wrote
Here's what I found:


Bad concept too. Probably work a lot better if the interface was a
cobra GLT148 and you had 40 channels. No seriously, IMHO it would work
great as a virtual CB set.


Are there still any CBers left now that the sunspots are low and there
is little if any "skip" for them?? In order to appeal to CBers you
would have to add a linear amplifier option to the program.

Why on earth do they ask for scans of licence documents when there is
absolutely no connection to RF?


Because they want to restrict use to people with a ham license in an
effort to keep out the general riff-raff. Scanning the license and
waiting for approval makes it feel more exclusive and special. Once
they get CW working they can even start restricting band privileges and
have a nasty no-code debate on their forums!!

The "next generation" ham will think this software is great. No
problems with propagation for contest weekends. The server owner can
even add a little QSB and noise for those seeking a real challenge.
Why not add a QSL bureau (for an extra fee) and have awards etc.

Roger