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    Technical Journal of Tucson Amateur Packet Radio    

TAPR publishes the Packet Status Register quarterly.  This membership journal features both technical and non-technical articles.  Packet Status Register has been published since 1982 and is recognized as an authoritative source for up-to-date user and technical information on digital issues.  Much of the material in Packet Status Register is timeless.



    1982



  1. TAPR Packet Status Register #1  July 1982
  2. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    Welcome to the First Issue of PSR1Margaret Morrison, KC7MAEditor Announces the first issue
    TAPR General Meeting1Margaret Morrison, KC7MANext meeting July 17, 1982 in Scottsdale Az
    President's Report2Den Connors, KD2SDiscusses the role expected to be played by TAPR
    Software Update2Marc Chamberlin, WA7PXWDescribes FORTH programming for new TNC
    Hardware Happenings3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDFirst TAPR TNC packets transmitted on June 9th and 18th, 1982
    Beta Test Status4Dan Morrison, KB3UCOverall Beta test status
    Microwave News5Mike Parker, KT7DDiscussion on L band linear amplifiers
    Tech Notes6Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDCWID in the Alpha TNC. New component products are discussed
    First TAPR Packet QSO7Den Connors, KD2STAPR initiates first TAPR TNC packet QSO


  3. TAPR Packet Status Register #2  October 1982
  4. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    First Annual Meeting Announced1Margaret Morrison, KV7DTucson, Feb 5th, 1983. Membership now 180.
    New "Standard" Protocol1Margaret Morrison, KV7DAmateur reps meet and agree on common packet radio protocol
    TECH/Notes2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXD, & Margaret Morrison, KC7MAFiltering problems, KV7's B&D solve with high tech MF10.
    New Products2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXD, & Margaret Morrison, KC7MASeveral samples of new chips received for evaluation
    New Digital Rules3Margaret Morrison, KV7DNew FCC rules permit use of certain digital codes by amateurs
    Correspondence3Pete Eaton, WB9FLWDescribes SLAPR, the St Louis packet group
    Proposed Amateur Digital Satellite4Den Connors, KD2S, & Tom Clark, W3IWIProposed new PACSAT satellite at AMSAT general meeting
    Hardware Happenings5Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDModem-radio interface problems discussed. CWID circuitry working well
    Beta Coordinators5Dan Morrison, KV7BTwenty two beta test coordinators listed
    Alpha/Beta Report6Margaret Morrison, KV7DAlpha test essentially complete. Beta board described
    Beta Test6Dan Morrison, KV7B, & Den Connors, KD2SPortions of a letter sent to all Beta test coordinators
    Board of Directors Election7Margaret Morrison, KV7DExcerpt from Bylaws concerning board membership and election


  5. TAPR Packet Status Register #3  December 1982
  6. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR News1TAPR StaffHF SSB net. 2nd networking conf. K0PFX working on custom enclosure
    Tech Notes / New Products2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDBeta test to start. Filtering problems. New products
    Black Thursday3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDBeta PC boards are defective. TAPR presses on, bloodied but unbowed.
    A Mid-Summer Night's Protocol4Harold Price, NK6KChronicles the earliest days of the AX.25 protocol
    Beta-Test Manual5Chuck Green, N0ADIDiscusses the forthcoming Beta test manual
    PACSAT Project6Den Connors, KD2SMore details on the planned spaceborne "flying mailbox"
    Hardware Happenings7Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDDiscussion of the Beta effort from a hardware standpoint
    St Louis and the Beta test8Pete Eaton, WB9FLWOverview account of how Pete got wrapped up in TAPR beta test
    Software Update9Margaret Morrison, KC7MAEvery design goal achieved (This is not a paper TNC)


    1983



  7. TAPR Packet Status Register #4  March 1983
  8. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR News1Margaret Morrison, KC7MAReport and Election results of the 1st annual TAPR meeting
    Presidents Corner2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDStresses the need for widespread participation to get the job done
    Software Update3Margaret Morrison, KC7MASoftware changes/fixes in the mail at an early stage
    Standards (sigh)3Harold Price, NK6KProgrammers problems. The impossible we do right now!
    Proposed Hardware Modifications4Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDA collection of suggestions for the next TNC go around.
    Feedback5TAPR StaffLetters/messages
    Hardware Happenings6Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDAll Beta TNC's shipped. Some radio problems are popping up
    Thanks7TAPR StaffTAPR extends it thanks to several commercial firms for their help
    Beta-Test Status7Dan Morrison, KV7B141 our of 171 beta boards shipped. Reports coming in from testers


  9. TAPR Packet Status Register #5  May 1983
  10. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR NewsMargaret Morrison, KC7MAClub affiliation with TAPR, mutually beneficial. Plus short items
    Presidents Corner2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDPacket at Dayton '83. New TNC kits planned for Beta testing
    Software Update3Margaret Morrison, KC7MA, & Harold Price, NK6KWork begins on Ver 3. Space problems encountered. Changes listed.
    Hardware Happenings4Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDHardware team meets. Revisions announced for production kits.
    Beta Test Status5Dan Morrison, KV7BFeedback from the Beta test sites is discussed


  11. TAPR Packet Status Register #6  July 1983
  12. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR News1TAPR StaffHam Radio Cover. Software Approaches. No more CWID. MAPR edits PSR, etc
    Presidents Corner2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDPlanning for High Speed terrestrial linking begins
    TNC Kits3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDTAPR to produce kits. Distribution & availability announced
    PACtivities3Pat Snyder, WA0TTWDiscusses packet activity in the Twin Cities area
    Hardware Happenings4Clay Bartholow, KD0BYClay Bartholow talks about audio input sensitivity and new TNC hardware


  13. TAPR Packet Status Register #7  October 1983
  14. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR News1TAPR StaffRevised board. Prototype kits built. TAPR BOD nominations
    Presidents Corner2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDOscar. Magazine articles of notes. TNC Rev 2. TAPR growth
    Anaheim3TAPR StaffDiscussion of activities at Sept SW Div Convention
    Boring3Harold Price, NK6KPacket QSO's get boring, much work needed to perfect the system.


  15. TAPR Packet Status Register #8  November 1983
  16. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR News1TAPR StaffHF BBS. Packet Pete Video. PACSAT. KE3D reports from South Africa
    Presidents Corner2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDKit assembly test completed. Cabinets. EPROM kits. Kudos to K0PFX
    BBS Connection3Lynn Taylor, WB6UUTDescribes the development and operation of a packet BBS
    Satellite Space4Harold Price, NK6KTAPR members in PACSAT work. OSCAR 10. Bug in Ver 2.1
    JAMSAT JAS-15TAPR StaffDescription of JAS-1. Planned lunch 1986.
    PACSAT Modem Project6Phil Karn, KA9QTutorial and progress report on modem design project
    AO-10 Packets8Tom Clark, W3IWIDescribes some packet firsts via AO-10
    Board Elections8Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDNominees announced: W3IWI, W1HDX, WB9FLW, KV7D, NK6K, WA0TTW, WB6UUT
    Rev. 2 Review9Paul Barnett, N0CRNReviews the assembly of the new TAPR TNC Kit
    Packet Bibliography9TAPR StaffNoteworthy articles in Amateur Press


    1984



  17. TAPR Packet Status Register #9  January 1984
  18. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR News1TAPR StaffAnnual Meeting. Write don't call. Death of Vic Clark, W4KFC
    Presidents Corner2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDPacket on the move. Ranks swell. Information deluge. Much yet to do.
    Beta Updates3Margaret Morrison, KC7MABeta 3.1 available. Protocol upgrades. User interface upgrades
    Thank YOU!!4Chuck Green, N0ADIManual editor identifies 'movers and shakers' who get the job done.
    The Stork?4Chuck Green, N0ADIThe proud parents watch their first 100 kits go out the warehouse door
    Rev II Typos5Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDSome corrections to the manual
    Part Prices5TAPR StaffA replacement parts list with part numbers and prices
    HF Packets6Dan, KV7B, and Margaret, KC7MA, MorrisonTeam Morrison describes the reconfigured MF-10 for HF and satellite
    1700 Hz Calibrate6Clay Bartholow, KD0BYProcedure for setting the 1700 Hz center frequency on Beta TNC's
    Hardware Happenings7Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDLook at new kit TNC. Some beta mods. New TNC design vs Beta


  19. TAPR Packet Status Register #10  March 1984
  20. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR News1TAPR StaffUoSAT-B launched. JASNET.BAS program. 3rd network conference
    Presidents Corner2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDNew BOD. Cabinet status. Beta Upgrade. The DCE Project. Conventions.
    Central Iowa BBS3Ralph Wallio, W0RPKDescribes the CITS BBS, costs, system features
    BBS Watch5Pat Snyder, WA0TTWDiscussion of the needs, considerations and outlook for BBS's
    Comparison Shopping7Joe Buswell, K5JBCompares the TAPR TNC and the GLB PK-1
    Vic-20 Terminal11Jay Nugent, WB8TKLDescribes how to operate from a vic-20
    TNC Calibration12Steve Goode, K9NGSteve Goode on setting deviation for all TNC's within a LAN
    GDC Modem12Tom Clark, W3IWIModifications and switch settings for the GDC 202A modem
    PacSat Tracking13Phil Karn, KA9QA method of detecting subtle orbit changes when using low thrust
    UoSAT-2 Status14Martin SweetingSuccessful launch then leads to apprehension for UO-11
    Big Ears15Jay Holladay, W6EJJTells of EME antennas listening for UO-11
    Uo-B Telemetry15Phil Karn, KA9QTelemetry was within limits. No clues to the problem.
    GET AWAY SPECIAL (GAS)16Harold Price, NK6KA GAS experiment. Helping an El Paso high school.
    Satellite Interconnection16Hank Magnuski, KA6MMixed satellite and ground station concepts
    Board Minutes (Feb 1984)17TAPR StaffDetails from the Feb 4th, 1984 BOD meeting
    Acknowledgments19TAPR StaffLetters and Messages
    HF Links22Gary Kaatz, W9TDInitial successes with HF packeteeering


  21. TAPR Packet Status Register #11  June 1984
  22. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR News1TAPR StaffCabinets. Glossy brochures. Dayton Tech Achievement to TAPR
    Presidents Corner2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDDayton Award. Possible approaches to linking
    UOSAT-2 Status3Martin SweetingAfter exhaustive efforts, command reestablished
    From the Editors3Paul Barnett, N0CRNAll the news that fits, we print
    Kit Oscillator Problem4Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDOscillator failures reported, fixes recommended
    Binary File Transfer 4Harold Price, NK6KHow to run binary data over the TNC
    Pete Eaton Resigns5Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDOutstanding accomplishments listed by TAPR President
    OSCAR-10 Linking6Tom Clark, W3IWIWest coast BBS worked from Clarksville MD via satellite
    HF Linking7Tom Clark, W3IWIA report on HF packet gateway activity
    Third ARRL Computer Networking Conference8Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDA report on the activities at the Trenton conference
    CA BBS Activity9Harold Price, NK6KWest coast activity picking up, list of BBS users
    Message Headers9Mike Brock, WB6HHVTackles the standardization of message headers
    TNC Modem Tuning Indicator 10Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDDescription of a sample tuning indicator for use on non-FM modes
    Modem Sensitivity Modifications12Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDPerformance improved about 2db under weak signal conditions
    Modem Modifications Tests13Steve Goode, K9NGDetails of results of test on modem modifications
    BER Performance of TAPR TNC Modem14Steve Goode, K9NGBit Error Rate test results presented
    Modem Comparison16Steve Goode, K9NGComparing the BER of the Beta to the new TNC
    Deviation Adjustment16Gary Field, WA1GRCSimple method of setting deviation
    TAPR Modem Measurements17Tom Kneisel, K4GFGRadio and TNC audio response curves discussed
    Dayton Report18Joe Buswell, K5JBDifferent TNC's seen at Dayton


  23. TAPR Packet Status Register #12  September 1984
  24. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR News1TAPR StaffDec 2 TRN. 200 MHz endangered. BOD nominations. Packet on CBS
    President's Corner2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDTAPR open office. TiNC LINC. K9NG working on 9600bps modem
    Packeting in the Fast Lane3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDExperimenting with high-speed 19.2kb with 2xclock speed on TNC
    Software Bug Patch4Harold Price, NK6KRETRY counter & AX.25 OFF modem patched. Now ver 3.3
    Software Bugs4Harold Price, NK6KAsks for bug reports. Lists know bugs
    VADGC Upgrade6Terry Fox, WB4JFIDescription of Vancouver daughter board
    RS-232 Problems6Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDFlow control problem. Different chip makers, different results
    Crossband Digipeater7Mike Borck, WB6HHVHow 2 meter / 220 MHz digipeating was implemented
    Meteor Scatter Connections8Richard Zwirko, K1HTVDescribes first meteor scatter packet QSO
    23cm Bandplanning in C.A.10Harold Price, NK6KDigital mode's point of view on higher freqs.
    TAPR's Future12Harold Price, NK6KWhat about level 3? Will TAPR keep selling kits?
    PACtivities14TAPR StaffTSARC Meeting. Oahu group meets. RMPRA activity. MRC & JA3 news
    A Fuel for Thought16Jan King, W3GEYWater electrolysis/steam propulsion for satellite use
    Thoughts On Level Three18Lynn Taylor, WB6UUTTwo routing algorithms discussed. A catalyst for further discussion
    Satellite Coordination20TAPR StaffDescribes activities of international amateur satellite group meeting
    Hams in Space...21TAPR StaffSpace Amateurs selected to carry amateur gear on space flight
    JAS-1 Update21TAPR StaffDiscussion on components, test, problems, schedules
    Packet - A Software Approach22Bob Richardson, W4UCHDevelopment and background of software approach
    TAPR - Official Supplier of TNC's to the 1984 Olympics23Ted Harris, N6IIUHow packet was used at the Olympic soccer events.


    1985



  25. TAPR Packet Status Register #13  January 1985
  26. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR News1TAPR StaffMinnesota, Florida, Georgia news. Annual Meeting info
    President's Corner2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDDigital Committee on AX.25 level 2 mods. CITS conference
    A Proposed Network for the Internetconnections of Amateur Digital Packet Radio Stations3Brian Kantor, WB6CYTProposed Packet Interconnection system
    Board of Directors Election7TAPR StaffNominees: N0CRN, WB6HHV, N0CCZ, WB6YMH, KD4NL, W9TD, KV7B, WD0ETZ


  27. TAPR Packet Status Register #14  March 1985
  28. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR News1TAPR StaffDayton. Digipeater paths. GRAPES. SACPAC. Alabama. HF. New York.
    Presidents Corner2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDElection results. RMPRA DC PS. Heath HD 4040. 9600 bps modem network
    PACGrams3Jay Nugent, WB8TKLProposal for a uniform packet message format
    The DC TNC6Bob Gobrick, WA6ERBRMPRA members innovate an inexpensive TNC DC supply
    Teaching Old Dogs...7John Dewey, KA9CARAdapting the Varitronics IC2F Deluxe to packet use


  29. TAPR Packet Status Register #15  May 1985
  30. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR News1TAPR StaffDayton packet speaker schedule
    President's Corner2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDTNC close-out why? Heath cabinets. New PSR. TNC-2. TAPR HF Net
    The Packet Radio Revolution Continues!4EditorsThe new TNC-2 announced and described
    TAPR Needs your help today!5EditorsTAPR asks members help in updating database
    The Buck Stops Here5EditorsAdministrative office problems, actions to solve them
    How to order a TNC 2!6EditorsA plan for fair distribution of a limited number of TNCs
    Commodore 64 as a Packet Terminal7Steve Hall, WB6FSKAid for the C64 users going into Packet
    NOVRAM Hints8EditorsHow to correct a forgetful NOVRAM
    TNC 1 Manuals Available10EditorsComplete information on the TNC1 and packet radio in general


  31. TAPR Packet Status Register #16  July 1985
  32. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDW1BEL new PSR editor. TAPR people, talents, limitations. 'Call-in' day
    Editor's Column2Gwyn Reedy, W1BELContents described. Status of TAPR projects. TNC-1 & 4.0
    The TAPR TNC-2 Why ?3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDWhy the TNC-2 was needed as a follow-on to the TNC-1
    An Overview of TNC2 Software3Howard Goldstein, N2WXThe author describes his TNC-2 software
    An Overview of TNC2 Hardware4Paul Newland, AD7IThe designer describes the TNC-2 hardware
    2764 EPROM Programmer for the TNC15Mel Whitten, K0PFXInformation needed to construct a programmer
    HF Operation with the TAPR/HEATH/AEA TNC8John Dewey, KA9CARChange from wide to narrow tones with a flip of a switch
    Bulletin Boards, Hosts, Gateway and Glue9Tom Clark, W3IWIA 9 month historical perspective of packet BBS's.
    Packet Made Easy10N4ZQ & KB4LLOReview of Kantronics KPC
    An Introduction to Networks: Part 111Tom McDermott, N5EGPart 1: The What and Why of Networks
    The Two Port Digipeater15Jon Bloom, KE3ZExplains the problem of two port digipeating and how this machine solves it.
    Another View of Packet Linking and Two Port Digipeaters18Jerald Morris, WB0RUSDifferent approach to SSID number decoding
    TAPR TNC Modifications for 12v Use19Robert Ball, WB8WGAUses a Power-General DC/DC converter for +/- 12v


  33. TAPR Packet Status Register #17  October 1985
  34. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDSome packet history. TNC-1, TNC-2 ver 4.0. WA8DED code. NNC. 9600 bps
    TNC-2 Manual Misprints2TAPR StaffCorrections to TNC-2 Manual
    Editor's Column3Gwyn Reedy, W1BELFuture of Amateur radio. Profile of a "doer." Historic firsts
    TNC-2 OEM Package Availability4TAPR StaffTAPR TNC-2 OEM kit available for industry
    BBS News and Views5Tom Clark, W3IWIQuestions/answers on RLI system. Xerox 820. BBS computer.
    5th ARRL Amateur Radio Computer Networking Conference7Oct QEXMarch 7th - 9th, Orlando. Papers sought.
    EPROM Programming Adapter8TAPR StaffLimited supply of kits available at TAPR
    Modifications to the TNC-28TAPR StaffModifications of TNC-2 Rev 1 to Rev 2
    The TAPR Network Conde Controller11Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDWhy it is needed, how it evolved, and what it will look like.
    TNC-2 Push-to-talk Indicator12Tom Clark, W3IWIThe power LED will server double duty. How to do it.
    Board of Directors Nominations13TAPR StaffA call for nominations
    AEA and Heath Owners13TAPR StaffManuals in limited supply but still available
    Annual Meeting Announcements13TAPR StaffNext annual meeting in Tucson Feb 8th, 1986
    A Digital Tuning Indicator for HF Packet14John Langner, WB2OSZA digital approach for HF tuning indicator
    Now for Something Completely Different...(A Review of the WA8DEDTNC Firmware)16Lynn Taylor, WB6UUTDescription of how Ron Rakes new TNC system operates
    AX.25 Version 2 Multi-Channel TNC Firmware17Ronald Raikes, WA8DEDCommand Description of the various features of the new firmware
    The Radio Amateur Telecommunications Society Network Information Bulletin19Gordon Beaty, N2DSYPlans for the RATS RATSNET
    TNC Modem Tuning Indicator #221Dan Vester, KE7CZInformation for another type of HF tuning indicator
    9600 bps Modem Kits24TAPR StaffSemi-kits available at TAPR
    TNC-2 Radio Hookup24N2FVNHow to hook up a Kenwood TH-21
    Hamtronics FM-5 Shielding25Jeff Ward, K8KAW81DNL's shielding modifications to the FM-5
    Switch Selectable Firmware on the TAPR TNC-126Lynn Taylor, WB6UUTUsing the "bank select" feature for either TAPR or WA8DED firmware
    An Introduction to Networks: Part 226Tom McDermott, N5EGPart 2 (continued from #16)
    Using the Macintosh with the TNC-227Jack Brindle, WA4FIBUsing CTS instead of XON/XOFf for the Mac


    1986



  35. TAPR Packet Status Register #18  January 1986
  36. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDLooking back on 1985...and ahead to 1986
    SAREX 2 - Packet Radio from the Shuttle1Tom Clark, W3IWI, & Eric Rosenberg, WA6YBTStory of putting together a packet station for use in space
    Running a TNC-2 ON 7.5 Volts2Chuck Green, N0ADIHow to run your TNC-2 on 7.5volts
    Using the RF DCD Features of the TNC-24Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDPutting the TNC DED feature to work for you on voice channels.
    NNC Development and Testing5TAPR StaffCurrent status and need for Alpha and Beta testers
    Important to all TNC-2 Owners6TAPR StaffA couple of potential problems and their suggested fixes
    TAPR Annual Meeting6TAPR StaffMeeting set for Feb 8th, 1986 in Tucson
    TAPR TNC-1 Manual Sale6TAPR StaffCloseout of the final few copies remaining
    TCP Programmers Manual7Phil Karn, KA9QAdvanced Information to implementers considering writing applications
    Beginner's Corner - Using the IBM PCjr on Packet8Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDUsing the IBM PCjr on packet
    Beginner's Corner - Interfacing the Commodore 64 and VIC 20 computers10Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInterfacing the Commodore 64 and Vic 20 computers
    TS-430S Receiver IF Strip Modification for Proper AGC Action11Eric Gustafson, N7CLRapid turnaround problem and the fix
    BBS News and Views13Tom Clark, W3IWIExplosive growth. Real networking. IBM-PC efforts. Software distribution.
    New Products From TAPR15TAPR StaffTuning Indicator. LSC-10
    Dept. of Prognostication: Fun with Numbers16Harold Price, NK6KHow many TNC's are there? (and how many will there be ?)
    Engineering a Packet Switch17Phil Karn, KA9QHow much memory is likely to be needed in a packet switch ?
    Replacement Parts Price List TNC-217TAPR StaffTAPR offers a "convenience" part service.
    Packet Channel Congestion18TAPR StaffA series of suggestions to help reduce the channel load.
    TNC62: A Packet Radio Terminal Program for the C-6419George Baker, W5YRProgram for the C64 distributed by TPRS (Texas Packet Radio Society)
    An Introduction to Networks: Part 320Tom McDermott, N5EGPart 3 (continued from #16, #17)
    Public Digital Radio Service Petition22StonerA proposal to FCC to create new radio class and allocate spectrum
    TNC-2 Upgrade Information25TAPR StaffCMOS components available at TAPR
    PTT MOD for TNC-2 Corrections26Tom Clark, W3IWIAn amendment to the earlier mod description
    Amateur Psychology - Food for Thought26Phil Karn, KA9QLet the amateur pay for networking in his own shack
    Editor's Column26Gwyn Reedy, W1BELKind words for new PSRQ. Kudos to writers. Packet Radio Magazine
    TAPR Board Nominations27TAPR StaffNominees: Mark Baker, K9NG, W3VS, WA7GXD, N7CL, W1BEL


  37. TAPR Packet Status Register #19  April 1986
  38. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDTAPR Income curtailed. Overhead cost setting. Pressing on with R&D
    TAPR Goals - 19861Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDBOD sets three goals. Some immediate action
    Eliminating POOP from Packet2Pete Eaton, WB9FLW, and Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDMuch POOP found on packet channels. Offensive? (Nah)
    BBS News 'N Views5Tom Clark, W3IWIIBM-PC BBS. Xerox 820. FCC 85-105. Networking/Forwarding. DoubleDos
    TAPR and the FCC PR Docket No 85-1057Harold Price, NK6KTAPR petition to the FCC to reconsider PR 85-105
    TAPR Membership Questionnaire (1986)InsertTAPR Staff1986 TAPR Member Questionnaire
    Minutes of the TAPR Board of Directors Meeting10TAPR StaffFeb 9th, 1986 BOD Minutes
    TAPR Project Proposal Guide12TAPR StaffA guide for preparing a project proposal for TAPR
    Beginner's Corner: State Machines, Part 113Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDWhat is a state machine and how does it work?
    Notice to All TAPR/CLONE HF Packet Users15Dan Morrison, KV7B, and Eric Gustafson, N7CLImproving demodulation to near optimal performance


  39. TAPR Packet Status Register #20  July 1986
  40. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDPacket Radio Magazine and PSRQ. Dues Change. TAPR On-Line. NNC. New Products
    Packet Through FO-203Harold Price, NK6KOperating Packet through FO-20
    2400 bps Packet - Some First Thoughts4Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDHow 2400bps works
    HF Packet Operation5Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDFollow-up on TAPR suggestions for HF operating freqs.
    HF Packet Tuning Aid5TAPR StaffTAPR has available HF tuning indicators based on KE7CZ articles in issue #17
    Summary and Analysis of Comments on TAPR Membership Questionnaire (1986)6Gene Piety, KH6PPSummary of 1986 Membership Survey
    NNC Project Update9Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDAn update on the NNC project
    TAPR Announces New Membership Dues Rates9TAPR StaffIncrease in Dues to $15 for US, $18 Canada, $25 else where
    PSR Index9TAPR StaffAnnotated listing of articles from issue #1 through #19


  41. TAPR Packet Status Register #21  September 1986
  42. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner9Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDSANDPAC, PRM, Questionnaire Results
    Beginner's Corner: Manchester Encoding and Oscar 1210Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDDiscussion on Manchester Encoding
    TAPR Moves to Compuserve12Pete Eaton, WB9FLWTAPR moves from DRNET to Compuserve


  43. TAPR Packet Status Register #22  October 1986
  44. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner9Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDPacket Software Exchange
    PSK Modems for FO-1210Tom Clark, W3IWIInformation on the upcoming TAPR PSK modem
    TAPR Price List10TAPR StaffTAPR Price List
    Stealing11TAPR StaffDiscusses problem with unlicensed TNC-II clones being made
    Ham/West11TAPR StaffTAPR will have both in Las Vegas
    Mods for Amateur Packet Alaska HF Mod Kit12Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDDiscusses modification for the APA unit to improve operations
    TAPR Moves to Compuserve12Pete Eaton, WB9FLWTAPR moves from DRNET to Compuserve
    TAPR Director Nominations13TAPR StaffNominations open for 1987 BOD openings
    TAPR Annual Meeting13TAPR StaffTAPR Annual meeting to held Feb 21,22 1987, Tucson, Az
    How to get on HF with the PKT-114Minoru Tsuda, JA1DSIInformation and hardware description on to get the PKT-1 on HF
    AX.25 Works! So let's change it.16Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDThoughts on current discussions concerning AX.25 (PID, XID)


  45. TAPR Packet Status Register #23  November 1986
  46. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner9Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDNNC Update, Fuji modem progress, Digital Radios, Software
    Beginner's Corner: Modem Design10Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDDiscusses modulators, demodulators, DCD and what all it means
    New Software for the TNC-2 (and clones)11TAPR Staff1.1.4 released for the TNC-II
    TAPR Annual Meeting12TAPR StaffTAPR Annual meeting to held Feb 21,22 1987, Tucson, Az
    Connect International12TAPR StaffRSGB packet radio newsletter to begin
    TAPR Price List12TAPR StaffTAPR Price List
    TAPR Director Nominations13TAPR StaffNominations open for 1987 BOD openings


  47. TAPR Packet Status Register #24  December 1986
  48. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner7Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDHamWest, Comdex, AIWA APX-25, PSK Modem, HF operations
    Beginner's Corner: Proper VHF Radio Interfacing Techniques9Eric Gustafson, N7CLProper settings and interface required for good VHF operations.
    Behind the Scenes11Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDNew TAPR Video, behind the scenes of the production
    HF Modem Performance12Eric Gustafson, N7CLDiscussion on HF modem performance
    TAPR Annual Meeting13TAPR StaffTAPR Annual meeting to held Feb 21,22 1987, Tucson, Az
    New Software for the TNC-2 (and clones)13TAPR Staff1.1.4 released for the TNC-II
    TAPR Price List13TAPR StaffTAPR Price List
    TAPR Director Nominations13TAPR StaffNominations open for 1987 BOD openings
    New Office Hours14TAPR StaffNew office hours for the TAPR office


    1987



  49. TAPR Packet Status Register #25  January-February 1987
  50. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner17Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDUpcoming Annual Meeting and PSK Modem Update
    Interfacing the Kenwood TR260017Eric Gustafson, N7CLDiscusses how to radio to TNC interface required for the Kenwood TR-2600
    A modest proposal18Dan Morrison, KV7BDiscussion on HF operations and spectrum issues on 40 meters
    The Hidden Terminal20Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDWhat is Hidden Terminal
    HF Modem Performance Comparisons21Eric Gustafson, N7CLA comparison of HF performance of the AEA PM-1, KPC-2400, AEA PK-232


  51. TAPR Packet Status Register #26  March 1987
  52. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner13Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDAppropriate modem technologies for HF packet work
    TAPR Annual Meeting Highlights14Scott Loftesness, W3VSBlow by blow of the 87 Annual Meeting


  53. TAPR Packet Status Register #27  April 1987
  54. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner6Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDNews on new products at Dayton, PSK Modem Project
    One Final Editor's Note7Gwyn Reedy, W1BELEditor's apology for previous articles published
    Comments to the Editor7Dan Morrison, KV7BComments regarding editors note in article published in Apr 87
    Comments to the Editor8Eric Gustafson, N7CLComments regarding editors note in article published in Apr 87
    Plug-in FSK Modem for TNC-210Gil Mays, VK6AGCFSK Modem design by Gil Mays, VK6AGC based on the AMD 7910


  55. TAPR Packet Status Register #28  July 1987
  56. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDARRL Digital Committee News, PSK Modem Kit Update, DSP News
    An Introduction to TCP/IP2TAPR StaffIntroduction to TCP/IP paper made available by RMPRA
    Update on the KA9Q TPC/IP Software2TAPR StaffGeneral information regarding the current state of the KA9Q software
    Note from the Editor3Scott Loftesness, W3VSPSR needs your input
    Beginner's Corner: Digital Signal Processing4Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDDigital Signal Processing: What is it, What can it do, Current Project
    Digital Signal Processing and Amateur Radio5Bob McGwier, N4HYWhat DSP can do for Amateur Radio, and the TAPR/AMSAT DSP Project
    In the Mailbox5Roy Engehausen, AA4REGeneral News from the BBS World
    TAPR PSK Modem Kit Preliminary Manual Errors7Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDCovers the errors in the PSK Kit Manual
    Reducing HF RFI from the TAPR TNC 27Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDHow to reduce the RFI emissions from the TNC-2
    TEXNET News9TAPR StaffTEXNET and TPRS News
    NET/ROM ver 1.110TAPR StaffGeneral information on Net/Rom ver 1.1
    The RATS Information Bulletin11TAPR StaffRATS Information bulletin Aug 20, 1987
    NNC Project Update12Dave Toth, V E3GYQNNC Project Update
    New WA8DED Firmware12TAPR StaffWA8DED new versions for the TNC-1 (1.3), TNC-2 (2.1), and PK-87 (2.1)
    NET/ROM Mini-Directory13TAPR Staff6 pages of NETROM nodes as of Sept 1987
    Letter to All Members concerning PRM19Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDLetter covering the move from PRM back to a separate PSR publication.


  57. TAPR Packet Status Register #29 - October 1987
  58. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDTAPR Board News, Redondo Beach ARRL CNC, DSP, PSK, PACSAT, etc
    Beginner's Corner: State Machines, Part Two3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDSecond part on how state machines operate (Part One, Apr 86)
    A Note to Network Implementor from Down Under5Barry White, VK6AABPossible conflicts with packet software in Australia
    More about Australia5Phil Karn, KA9QAustralian regulations present problems for packet radio operations
    TAPR Board of Director Nominations7Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDTAPR Board Nomination Requested
    Looking for some Tips!7Alan, WA4SCAComments on how to improve the PSR
    Software Offering from the TAPR Office7TAPR StaffRecent additions to the Software Exchange
    AMNET: An Amateur Packet Switched Network8Paul Flaherty, N9FZXNetworking discussion using the future Phase IV satellite
    NET/ROM ver 1.39Mike Busch, W6IXUDiscussion of the new 1.3 version of Net/Rom
    AX.25 Proposed Changes10Franklin Antonio, N6NKFRecommendations on changes that could be made to AX.25
    Modifying the TAPR Beta TNC for the TAPR PSK Modem13Harry Bluestein, N6TEHow to use the PSK modem with the Beta TNC
    PSK Modem Update14Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDCurrent status on the PSK Modem and design
    In the Mailbox15Roy Engehausen, AA4RELatest news from the BBS world
    Update on TAPR/AMSAT Joint Digital Processing Project16Bob McGwier, N4HYUpdate on DSP Project


    1988



  59. TAPR Packet Status Register #30  January 1988
  60. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDFuture Directions of TAPR, TNC Software, Annual Meeting
    Beginner's Corner: An NRZ <> NRZI Alternative3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDA look at a Japanese designed NRZ NRZI circuit (includes circuit)
    Philippine Packet Information Network (PPIN)4Glenn DU1FGAInformation on networking in the Philippines
    TCP/IP Update4Andy Freeborn, N0CCZUpdate on KA9Q ver 871225.0
    How to get the TCP/IP Code4Andy Freeborn, N0CCZInformation on how to get your copy of KA9Q TCP/IP
    TCP/IP Hardware Considerations5Andy Freeborn, N0CCZWhat hardware is needed to operate KA9Q TCP/IP
    NET/ROM Update5Mike Busch, W6IXUCurrent status of NetRom activity
    Texas Packet Radio Society TexNet Update6Bill Wade, WD5HJPCurrent status of the TexNet Network and TPRS
    In the Mailbox8Roy Engehausen, AA4RELatest news from the BBS world
    AEA PK-FAX9TAPR StaffInformation on the new AEA PK-FAX
    Red Ryder: A Packet Radio Terminal Construction Set for Any MAC -> TNC10Ron Cox, W9KFBHow to use Red Ryder Software on Packet with a Macintosh
    PS-186 Project Status17Franklin Antonio, N6NKFWhat is the PS-186 and the current status of the project
    Packet/Oscar/Preamp Control Box17Ron Cox, W9KFBDesign and construction of a preamp control box for packet and oscar use
    MPC402-Overview19Lacy McCall, AC4XDescription of terminal software for the PC called McPaC
    Packet Radio Mailbox System - PRMBS19Brian Riley, KA2BQE, and Dave Trulli, NN2ZDiscussion of the PRMBS software
    TAPR Board Elections20Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDNominations include: Franklin Antonio, John Conner, Andy Freeborn, BDale Garbee, Skip Hansen, Dan Morrison, Phil Karn, Bill Reed
    Software Offerings from the TAPR Office22TAPR StaffUpdate on Software Exchange


  61. TAPR Packet Status Register #31  April 1988
  62. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Andy Freeborn, N0CCZTribute to Lyle Johnson outgoing President
    Dayton Hamvention Packet Radio Activities2Bert N8NNDayton Packet Radio Activities
    NON-TECH Topics2Andy Freeborn, N0CCZDSP Excitement, TAPR Office Change, Membership Rolls
    Hardware Happenings3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDDigital Signal Processing News and Information on the DSP-1
    TAPR to Coordinate Group Purchase of PS-186 Kits3TAPR StaffTAPR coordinates the purchase of PS-186 kits
    Applied Digital Signal Processing: The Telebit Trailblazer Modem4Michael BallardHow the Trailblazer modem operates and take advantages of DSP technology
    TAPR at Dayton5TAPR StaffTAPR Activities at Dayton
    Digital Signal Processing: Book Recommendation5TAPR StaffRecommended DSP Books
    DSP Update6Bob McGwier, N4HYStatus of the TAPR/AMSAT Project, Volunteers, Hardware, Software Information
    PS-186 Project Status7Franklin Antonio, N6NKFStatus of the PS-186 Project
    TNC-2 ver 1.1.5 w/KISS8TAPR StaffVersion 1.1.5 w/ KISS for the TNC is available
    ROSE X.25 Switch Update9TAPR StaffInformation on current status of ROSE
    Procedures for Downloading Materials from RATS10TAPR StaffInformation on how to download files from RATS
    ROSE X.25 Switch User Guide10TAPR StaffSimple ROSE User Guide
    In the Mailbox11Roy Engehausen, AA4RELatest news from the BBS world


  63. TAPR Packet Status Register #32  August 1988
  64. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Andy Freeborn, N0CCZProposed Amateur Digital Satellite
    Please DO NOT READ unless you are a REAL Packet "Radio" Ham2Bob Gobrick, WA6ERBRadios are what is needed to improve packet radio
    Big Sky Telegraph and Other Stories3Dave HughesHow the construction of the RF part of the BigSky network took place
    DSP Project Update5Bob McGwier, N4HYDSP Project slowing due to PACSAT project, future plans
    More Satellite NEWS!6Bob McGwier, N4HYNews on the FOUR upcoming satellites to be launched
    NON-TECH Topics7Andy Freeborn, N0CCZDayton 88, Dayton 89, PACSAT, Books on Packet, TAPR Board Nominations
    A Brief History of TNC's8Phil Karn, KA9QHistory of earlier TNC software and possible future directions
    In the Mailbox9Roy Engehausen, AA4RELatest news from the BBS world
    Packet at Dayton Hamvention 8810Bob Gobrick, WA6ERBDiscussion of what happened at Dayton 88
    PS-186 Project Status11Franklin Antonio, N6NKFStatus of the PS-186 Project
    PS-186 Kit Update12TAPR StaffUpdate on the purchase of the PS-186 kits
    Software and Hardware available from TAPR12TAPR StaffCurrent Hardware and Software available from the TAPR office
    AEA PK-232 Notes13Eric Gustafson, N7CLNotes on how to operate and setup the PK-232
    Accurate HF Modem Alignment procedure for TNCs using the XR2211/2206 modems13Eric Gustafson, N7CLDetailed information on how to align XR2211 based modems


  65. TAPR Packet Status Register #33  November 1988
  66. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Andy Freeborn, N0CCZProject Updates: PACSAT, packet-RADIO, DSP
    Change in TAPR Board of Directors2TAPR StaffDianne Marshall, AL7FG, resigns. Pete Eaton, WB9FLW, elected
    It's Election time at TAPR2TAPR StaffNominations for Board Called for
    Dayton 89 Plans2Pete Eaton, WB9FLWInformation on TAPR plans for Dayton 89
    TAPR Annual Membership Meeting3TAPR StaffAnnual meeting scheduled for Feb 25th 1989
    Software and Hardware available from TAPR3TAPR StaffCurrent software and hardware available and cost
    Status Report on the KA9Q Internet Package4Bdale Garbee, N3EUADiscussion on the current status of the KA9Q software
    APLINK - A dual port AMTOR/Packet BBS5Paul Newland, AD7IDiscussion of APLink software and it use
    Update on Packet BBS Software and Operations5Dave Toth, VE3GYQHierarchical Addressing discussed
    In the Mailbox6Roy Engehausen, AA4RELatest news from the BBS world
    Hardware Happenings8Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDDSP 1 INPUT/OUTPUT Interface Design
    MAKKAIDO Hamvention Trip Report10Harold Price, NK6KReport from the JARL Hokkaido Hamvention
    HAPN Modem Installation in the PacComm Tiny TNC-211Tom Bosscher, WA8UREDiscussion of the HAPN-T 4800 baud modem
    NON-TECH Topics12Andy Freeborn, N0CCZpacket-RADIO team, NNC revisited, CNC 1988, CNC 1989, Financial Status
    International Routing Designator13Lew Jenkines, N6VV, Dave Toth, VE3GYQ, Hank Oredson, W0RLIHierarchical Addresses for BBS's
    DPLL derived data carrier detect (DCD) for filter based and signal chip modems14Eric Gustafson, N7CLTechnical discussion of how to improve DCD operations (became the TAPR DCD State Machine)
    A different approach to networking20Hank Greeb, N8XXDiscussion of an alternate networking solution to a linear network
    Radio setup and operations tips for HF packet22Eric Gustafson, N7CLTips on how to improve HF packet operations


    1989



  67. TAPR Packet Status Register #34  February 1989
  68. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Andy Freeborn, N0CCZComments on the No Code License
    NON-TECH Topics2Andy Freeborn, N0CCZFinancial Report, Cast Your Vote, NNC Participant in Germany
    The 1989 TAPR Annual Meeting2TAPR StaffAnnual meeting scheduled for Feb 25th 1989
    "The View from the Peak"3George Hinds, N8CIXNo Code License Article
    Software and Hardware available from TAPR4TAPR StaffCurrent software and hardware available and cost
    DSP Hardware Update5Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDTAPR/AMSAT DSP 1 hardware update
    New Publication - "Digital Digest"6Scott Loftness, W3VSInformation on Digital Digest
    Improved performance in your local area (and HF, too!)7Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInexpensive upgrades for KAM, PK-232, and a host of others (TAPR DCD State Kit)
    AX.25 v2.0 upgrade for the TAPR TNC-18Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInformation on the upgrade available for the TNC-1
    Instant Heros9Andy Freeborn, N0CCZThoughts on a FAX for packet ???
    TAPR Board of Directors Election10TAPR StaffFranklin Antonio, Mike Chepponis, Roy Engehausen, Bdale Garbee, Steve Goode, Eric Gustafson, Lyle Johnson
    In the Mailbox12Roy Engehausen, AA4RELatest news from the BBS world
    "NO-CODE" - is it worth the hassle ?13Scott Loftness, W3VSComments on the proposed No-code license


  69. TAPR Packet Status Register #35  June 1989
  70. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Andy Freeborn, N0CCZComments on the No Code License
    NON-TECH Topics2Andy Freeborn, N0CCZFinancial Report, Cast Your Vote, NNC Participant in Germany
    The 1989 TAPR Annual Meeting2TAPR StaffAnnual meeting scheduled for Feb 25th 1989
    "The View from the Peak"3George Hinds, N8CIXNo Code License Article
    Software and Hardware available from TAPR4TAPR StaffCurrent software and hardware available and cost
    DSP Hardware Update5Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDTAPR/AMSAT DSP 1 hardware update
    New Publication - "Digital Digest"6Scott Loftness, W3VSInformation on Digital Digest
    Improved performance in your local area (and HF, too!)7Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInexpensive upgrades for KAM, PK-232, and a host of others (TAPR DCD State Kit)
    AX.25 v2.0 upgrade for the TAPR TNC-18Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInformation on the upgrade available for the TNC-1
    Instant Heros9Andy Freeborn, N0CCZThoughts on a FAX for packet ???
    TAPR Board of Directors Election10TAPR StaffFranklin Antonio, Mike Chepponis, Roy Engehausen, Bdale Garbee, Steve Goode, Eric Gustafson, Lyle Johnson
    In the Mailbox12Roy Engehausen, AA4RELatest news from the BBS world
    "NO-CODE" - is it worth the hassle ?13Scott Loftness, W3VSComments on the proposed No-code license


  71. TAPR Packet Status Register #36  October 1989
  72. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Andy Freeborn, N0CCZAmateur Volunteers
    NON-TECH Topics2Andy Freeborn, N0CCZNew kits/Software, A Frustration Solution, New Order Form, New TAPR Office Manager
    TAPR Annual Membership Meeting4TAPR StaffAnnual Meeting to be held Feb 24th.
    packetRADIO4Pete Eaton, WB9FLWUpdate on the Beta-Version of the packetRadio
    packetRADIO Project4Greg Jones, WD5IVD, and Andy Freeborn, N0CCZHistory of the packetRADIO and design goals
    Bits in the Basement7Bdale Garbee, N3EUADiscussion on TCP/IP, packetRADIO, 10 GHz, high-speed I/O, 1.2 GHz
    Description of TAPR Packet Radio Kits9TAPR StaffFull Description of TAPR Kits


    1990



  73. TAPR Packet Status Register #37  January 1990
  74. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Andy Freeborn, N0CCZCast You vote, Annual Meeting Feb 24-25 Tucson
    Upgrade Kit Information Errors2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDXR2211 DCD Upgrade. State Machine, PK-232 Disconnect Header
    TAPR Board Minutes2Dave Toth, VE3GYQMinutes from the 1989 TAPR Board Meeting
    NON-TECH Topics3Andy Freeborn, N0CCZNew PSR Editor, Office Activity, MicroSat Project, Software Library
    TAPR Board of Directors Election4TAPR StaffW3IWI, WB9FLW, WD5IVD, N4PCR, W6SWE, NK6K, VE3GYQ
    Notes from the TAPR Office5Heather Johnson, N7DZUNew office location and information
    Bits in the Basement6Bdale Garbee, N3EUANeat Stuff Update, Packet in Japan
    Packet and the California Earthquake8Lew Jenkins, N6VVHow packet was used during the earthquake of 1989
    packetRADIO Progress Report11Deep InductorUpdate on the Packet Radio Project
    Star Trek IV Packets12Bob McGwier, N4HYWas HF packet used in Star Trek IV ?
    Report on the ARRL Digital Committee12Paul Newland, AD7ICurrent status of the ARRL Digital Committee
    Microsat Status Update13Bob McGwier, N4HYUpdate on the Microsat Project
    What are these G8BPQ Nodes14Bob Nielsen, W6SWEInformation on G8BPQ Node
    Modems - Which one is the best? A Test Report14Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDTest results of various modems and their performance


  75. TAPR Packet Status Register #38  April 1990
  76. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDNew office structure, How to get involved, Dayton
    PSK Modem Cabinets Available2TAPR StaffTAPR has cabinets for the PSK modem
    Secret Projects2TAPR StaffWhat happens when TAPR does projects ?
    TAPR Board Minutes3Greg Jones, WD5IVDMinutes from the 1990 TAPR Board Meeting
    NON-TECH Topics4Andy Freeborn, N0CCZFeb Meeting, Election Results, Congrats to AMSAT, Dayton '90
    TNC-2 ver 1.1.7 software4TAPR StaffNew TNC-2 code 1.1.7 and what it does.
    Bits in the Basement5Bdale Garbee, N3EUANeat Stuff in Progress, TAPR 1990, Terakoya
    packetRADIO Update7Deep InductorUpdate on the Packet Radio Project
    Dayton Hamvention8TAPR StaffNote on Dayton 1990
    DSP Project Update8Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDUpdate on the TAPR/AMSAT DSP-1
    TCP/IP for the Atari ST8TAPR StaffTCP/IP now available for the Atari ST
    Notes from the TAPR Office9Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, Messages, Office Improvements. Summer Hours, Fax
    Motorola MITREK Mods for the K9NG Modem9Mark Schroeder, WB7QGN, and Joe Oliver, WB7BNIModifications for the Motorola MITREK for 9600 baud operations
    TAPR and the Amateur Marketplace10Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDWhy should TAPR being doing kits again
    TAPR Meeting Notes11TAPR StaffHappenings at the 1990 TAPR Meeting
    TAPR Software Library12TAPR StaffCurrent listing of software library


  77. TAPR Packet Status Register #39  July 1990
  78. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDMicrosats in orbit !
    TNC-1 and Upgraded TNC-1 Memory Loss2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDTechnical Information on the TNC-1 Memory loss when upgraded
    NOVRAM Hints2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDTNC-1 NOVRAM Hints and fix
    PSK Modem Notes4Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDPower Supply, PLL Calibration, Problems Tracking, Audio Levels, Audio Phase, Cabinets
    PACSAT Protocol Suite - An Overview5Harold Price, NK6K, and Jeff Ward, G0/K8KADiscussion and description of the PACSAT Protocol
    Interfacing the DRSI PC*PA to the TAPR PSK Modem6Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInformation on how to interface DRSI PC*PA to the PSK Modem
    Connecting the TAPR State Machine DCD Upgrade to the DRSI PC*PA7Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInformation on how to interface DRSI PC*PA to the DCD State Machine
    Bits in the Basement8Bdale Garbee, N3EUAWhat's up in Japan, HamCom, Bit Basement status, NOS-IN-A-BOX, 10 GHz Packet, 900 MHz Packet
    DSP Project Update8Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDUpdate on the TAPR/AMSAT DSP-1
    Notes from the TAPR Office9Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, Technical Support, Upcoming Office Hours
    9th Computer Networking Conference14TAPR StaffInformation on the 1990 CNC, London, Ont
    TAPR Summer Sale!14TAPR StaffTAPR Sales old inventory
    Software Library Update15Bob Nielsen, W6SWECurrent library listing
    New Prices on New Items16TAPR StaffNew Prices announced for new items


  79. TAPR Packet Status Register #40  October 1990
  80. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDAMSAT-UK and 9th CNC Conferences, Elections
    TAPR 1991 Annual Meeting2TAPR StaffInformation on 1991 TAPR Meeting
    TAPR Board of Directors Election2TAPR StaffAnnouncements on Nominations for Election to TAPR Board
    9600 bps FAX Test Results3Jeff King, WB8WKATest Results of the Yamaha V.92 Fax Chip
    FAX Modems and Packet Radio4Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDAn overview of 9600 bps operations using FAX technology on packet radio
    Thoughts on a Dream Packet Network Trunk6Jack Taylor, N7OOThoughts on network construction
    9th Computer Networking Conference7Greg Jones, WD5IVDOverview on the presentations held at the 9th CNC in London, Ont
    SNS and TPRS Agreement8Greg Jones, WD5IVDCall for participation on commercial landline opportunity
    First Impressions: What is a "First Impression?"9Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDThoughts on what makes a good and bad product review
    First Impressions: PacComm PSK-1 PSK Modem9Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDProduct review of the PacComm PSK-1 PSK Modem
    First Impressions: Kantronics Data Engine11Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDProduct review of the Kantronics Data Engine
    Bits in the Basement8Bdale Garbee, N3EUANeat Stuff in Progress, '90 Flood, 56 kB Modems, 10 GHz Stuff, NOS, Winfree
    Interfacing the TAPR DCD State Machine to the Kantronics KAM HF16Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInformation on how to interface the DCD State to the Kantronics HF KAM port
    Notes from the TAPR Office17Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, Telephone, Fax, General Info
    Interfacing the TAPR PSK Modem to the Kantronics Data Engine18Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInformation on how to interface the TAPR PSK Modem to the Kantronics Data Engine
    DSProgress20Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDUpdate on the TAPR/AMSAT DSP-1
    Software Library Update20Bob Nielsen, W6SWECurrent library listing


    1991



  81. TAPR Packet Status Register #41  January 1991
  82. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDYear in Review
    1991 Annual Meeting2TAPR StaffAnnual Meeting March 2-3, Tucson
    DSProgress2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDUpdate on DSP-1 Project
    METCON - A Simple Telemetry and Telecontrol System2Paul Newland, AD7IOverview of the METCON-1 Kit
    Radio-M1 / RUDAK-22L. Labutin, UA3CRReview/Specification of the radio designed to work with RUDAK-2
    Bits in the Basement6Bdale Garbee, N3EUACOPA, 56 kb Modems, 10 GHz, Power Supplies, NOS, Unix Packet
    Compact Packet10Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDATARI Portfolio palmtop on packet
    DSPeculation10Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDSpeculation on the DSP-1 Project and other alternatives
    TAPR Packet Radio Video10Greg Jones, WD5IVDNew edited version of the 1985 TAPR Packet Radio Video
    Notes from the TAPR Office11Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, Technical Assistance
    Software Library Update11Bob Nielsen, W6SWECurrent library listing
    New TNC-2 Code Release fixes KISS DCD Bug11TAPR StaffFix to 1.1.7 code for KISS DCD Bug
    Code to be Dropped from Technician Exam12ARRL LetterInformation concerning code-free class
    We Know You're Out There!12TAPR StaffPSR is looking for articles
    TAPR Board of Directors Election13TAPR StaffJerry Crawford, Andy Freeborn, Greg Jones, Dan Morrison, Bob Nielsen


  83. TAPR Packet Status Register #42  April 1991
  84. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Bob Nielsen, W6SWENew President, PSR moving to one editor, Kit Price Increase, Dayton
    packetRadio Progress2Greg Jones, WD5IVDUpdate on packetRadio
    Modifying the IC22A for 9600 baud operation2Mike Curtis, WD6EHR, and Dave Shalita, W6MIKInformation on how to mod the Icom 22A for 9600 baud operations
    Visit to Japan3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDArticle about the visit to Japan that Lyle had in 1991
    TAPR Packet Radio Video3Greg Jones, WD5IVDNew edited version of the 1985 TAPR Packet Radio Video
    PSK Modem Manual Error3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDError in the PSK modem manual discussed
    Minutes of the TAPR Board4Greg Jones, WD5IVDMinutes from the March 2nd, 1991 Board Meeting
    Bits in the Basement6Bdale Garbee, N3EUATAPR Meeting, COPA, 56 kB Modems, 10 GHz, Dayton 91
    Packet Radio used in Desert Storm8Jerry Crawford, K7UPJTAPR TNC technology used in Desert Storm
    Kit Pricing8Greg Jones, WD5IVDDiscussion of how TAPR prices kits
    TAPR Office Hints8Greg Jones, WD5IVDHints on how to contact and use the office
    Meeting Minutes from the 1991 TAPR Annual Meeting9Paul Williamson, KB5MUSynopsis of Paul's Blow-by-Blow account of the 91 meeting
    MetCon-1 Project Kit Status13Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDMETCON-1 Kit Status
    Deviation Monitor13Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDDiscussion of a Deviation Monitor for packet radio
    DSP Hardware Update14Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDUpdate on DSP-1 Project
    Notes from the TAPR Office11Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, Office Trivia
    XR2211 DCD Modification Kit Note15Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDMinor error in XR2211 DCD doc
    Young Folks and Packet Radio15Travis Wise, KB8FOUView of Packet from the younger perspective
    A Note from the Editor16TAPR StaffPSR is looking for articles
    Software Library Update11Bob Nielsen, W6SWECurrent library listing


  85. TAPR Packet Status Register #43  July 1991
  86. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Bob Nielsen, W6SWEMetCon-1, DSP-1, Reduced-price TNC-2 OEM, PR Video, 220 MHz
    A Brief Look at the RAMSEY 2-meter Transceiver2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDProduct Review of the RAMSEY 2-meter radio
    10th ARRL Amateur Radio Computer Networking Conference2TAPR Staff10th CNC San Jose, CA, Sept 1991
    Bits in the Basement6Bdale Garbee, N3EUAPacket Racket 91, Dayton 91, FD 91, My Last Column
    METCON-1 Now Available6TAPR StaffMETCON-1 Kits Available
    TAPR Bylaws7TAPR StaffBylaws Revision Update
    Notes from the TAPR Office10Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, Office Gossip
    Deviation Meter Project10Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDDeviation Meter Project in the works
    packetRadio Update10Greg Jones, WD5IVDUpdate on the packetRadio project
    Israel and Packet Satellites11Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDArticle on packet satellite activity in Israel
    Surplus Inventory for Sale11TAPR StaffTAPR sales parts
    Tuning Indicator11TAPR StaffTAPR TNC-2 Tuning Indicator being discontinued
    FT736 and 9600 baud operation12James Miller, G3RUHFT736 mods for 9600 baud operations
    Modifying the Motorola MOCOM 35 UHF Series FM Transceiver for 9600 baud packet12Ron Kramer, VE3MXModification to the MOCOM 35 UHF radio for 9600
    Software Library Update14Bob Nielsen, W6SWECurrent library listing
    TNC-2 Bare Boards; New OEM Terms Offered14TAPR StaffTNC-2 Bare Boards; New OEM Terms Offered


  87. TAPR Packet Status Register #44  October 1991
  88. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Bob Nielsen, W6SWEMetCon-1 alpha boards, Officer Changes, Board Nominations
    TAPR's 10th Anniversary and Annual Meeting2TAPR Staff10th TAPR Annual Meeting, March 7-8, Tucson
    PSR Available for the Blind2TAPR StaffPSR is now available in a format for the blind
    TAPR Board of Directors Election2TAPR StaffCall for Nominations
    DSP Update2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDUpdate on the DSP-1
    I'm Not a Candidate3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDWhy I am not rerunning
    MetCon-1: A Status Report3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDMetCon-1 in production
    Deviation Meter4Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDProject Status and Design Review
    An Introduction to Packet Satellites4Jonathan Nayor, G4KLXOverview on the Packet Satellites
    10th ARRL CNC Report7Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDReport on happenings at the 10th ARRL CNC
    BBS Message Authentication8Phil Karn, KA9QArticle on BBS Message Authentication
    Notes from the TAPR Office10Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, TAPR Badges
    PSK Use on 10 Meters11Julius Breit, W9UWE, and Walt Kaelin, KB6BTHF Packet Radio with PSK Successful, more PSK activity
    Software Library Update12Bob Nielsen, W6SWECurrent library listing


    1992



  89. TAPR Packet Status Register #45  January 1992
  90. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Bob Nielsen, W6SWEpacketRADIO, DSP, DevMeter, TrakBox, Annual Meeting
    TAPR 1992 10th Anniversary Annual Meeting2TAPR StaffTAPR Annual Meeting, Mar 7-8, 1992, Tucson
    Deviation Meter Project Progress3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDDevMeter Project Update and Design Discussion
    TrakBox Project4Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInformation on TrakBox
    TAPR Board Shelves PacketRADIO Project5TAPR StaffInformation on why/how packetRADIO development halted
    DSP, A Status Review5TAPR StaffHardware Completed, Beta to start
    Disabling Pre/De-Emphasis to Increase Link Range5Richard Place, WB2JLRDiscussion on disabling this feature on radios
    A new 9600 bps Modem5Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDTAPR works on new 9600 bps modem
    Notes from the TAPR Office8Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, MetCon-1, Closeouts
    9600 baud packet handbook8Mike Curtis, WD6EHRMike Curtis handbook on 9600 baud
    Notes about 9600 bps and G3RUH Modems13Bill Clack, NX2PDiscussion of G3RUH Modem
    The YU3 38,400 bps Packet Radio Network13Matjaz Vidmar, YT3MVArticle from QEX on the YU3 38.4K packet radio network
    Additional Comments on 38,400 bps15John Papson, WB2CIKComments on the YU3 38.4K packet radio network
    What is TCP/IP ?16Tadd Torborg, KA2DEWArticle on TCP/IP
    Modifying the Kantronics DE-1200 for full-duplex repeater operations17Bdale Garbee, N3EUAHow to modify the Kantronics DE-1200 for full-duplex
    Software Library18TAPR StaffSoftware Library Listing


  91. TAPR Packet Status Register #46  April 1992
  92. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Bob Nielsen, W6SWEAnnual Meeting, Board Changes, DSP, packetRADIO
    1991 Summary Financial Statement2TAPR Staff1991 Financial Statement
    Projects Update3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXD9600 bps modem, TrakBox Kit, Deviation Meter, DSP
    TAPR Announces 1.1.8 firmware for TNC-26TAPR Staff1.1.8 released, KISS fixed and host mode available
    Advantages of a Bit-Regenerating Repeater for Local Area Networks7Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDArticle on Bit-Regenerating Repeaters
    Notes from the TAPR Office8Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, Office News
    On TAPR's new 9600 baud modem9James Miller, G3RUHJames comments to Lyle Article in PSR #45
    UoSAT Update - March 10, 199210Jeff Ward, G0/K8KAUpdate on UoSAT satellites as of March 10, 1992
    A Blow-by-Blow Account of the 1992 TAPR Annual Meeting13Paul Williamson, KB5MUNotes on what happened at the TAPR 92 Annual Meeting
    Software Library Update25Lou Nigro, KW7HSoftware Library Update


  93. TAPR Packet Status Register #47  July 1992
  94. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Bob Nielsen, W6SWEDayton, HF STA and semiautomatic operations
    TAPR 9600 bps Modem Notes2Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDQuestion and Answers on the 9600 bps modem
    Interfacing the TAPR 9600 bps Modem to an AEA PK-883Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDHow to interface to the AEA-PK88
    Interfacing the TAPR 9600 bps Modem to an AEA PK232MBX5Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDHow to interface to the AEA-PK232MBX
    Interfacing the TAPR 9600 bps Modem to a DRSI PC*PA7Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDHow to interface to the DRSI PC*PA
    Interfacing the TAPR 9600 bps Modem to a TAPR TNC-18Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDHow to interface to the TAPR TNC-1
    First Impressions - Tasco's TNCs9Bob Nielsen, W6SWE and Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDImpressions of the Tasco's TNCs
    PSK Modem Interface for KAM12Daniel Walter, NM3AHow to modify the KAM for PSK operations
    Software Library Update13Lou Nigro, KW7HSoftware Library Update
    Notes from the TAPR Office14Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, TrakBox, DevMeter, Publications, 9600 modem, volunteers
    ARRL 11th CNC14TAPR Staff11th CNC to be hosted by RATS, NJ, Nov, 1992
    ARRL Board Votes to Squelch Automatic HF Digital Operations15Tom Clark, W3IWISummary of the HF digital operations controversy
    A Proposal for Automatic Operations on HF26Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDAlternate proposal for HF automatic operations


  95. TAPR Packet Status Register #48  October 1992
  96. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Bob Nielsen, W6SWEHF Forwarding, Board Nominations, 9600 modem
    TAPR Board of Director Nominations1TAPR StaffCall for board nominations
    Interfacing the TAPR 9600 bps modem to the AEA PCB-883Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDHow to interface to the AEA PCB-88
    Improved Data Slicer for K9NG Modem3Brian Kantor, WB6CYTModifications to improve K9NG Modems
    TAPR 9600 bps Modem Revised4Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDUpdated 9600 bps modem explained
    The HAPN-T 4800 baud Modem4Don Rotolo, N2IRZDiscussion of the HAPN-T and its operation
    TAPR Now on Internet4Bob Nielsen, W6SWETAPR's Internet access
    Interfacing NB-9600/G3RUH to D4-105Mark Bitterlich, WA3JPYHow to interface to the Kantronics D4-10
    New MetCon Kit5Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDMetCon-1 changes described
    Packet Radio at 19.2kB - A Progress Report6John Ackermann, AG9VDiscussion of the 19.2K network be built in Ohio
    Expect another MicroSat in 19929OSCAR NewsDiscussion of UNAMSAT-1
    Students Participating in Packet Networking9Conrad Ekstrom Jr, WB1GXMDiscussion of Packet in Education
    What's Wrong with NET/ROM, TheNET, and TheNET-Plus ?10Scott Cronk, N7FSPDiscussion of three problems
    CLOVER Beta-Test11HAL CommunicationsClover in Beta-Test
    Notes from the TAPR Office11Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, Office News
    Report and Recommendation to the ARRL Board of Directors from the ARRL Committee on Amateur Radio Digital Communications - September 26, 199212TAPR StaffRecommendation on HF Digital Operations
    Software Library Update14Lou Nigro, KW7HSoftware Library Update


    1993



  97. TAPR Packet Status Register #49  January 1993
  98. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Bob Nielsen, W6SWE9600 modem, Annual Meeting, Digital Committee
    TAPR Board of Directors Nominations2TAPR StaffNominations are still open
    METCON Updates3Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDTwo new accessories available: ADC, ETP
    Satellite Gateway List3Dave Medley, KI6QEListing on satellite gateway stations
    TAPR Deviation Meter Kit4Lyle Johnson, WA7GXD2nd design on DevMeter and its Features
    TAPR 1993 Annual Meeting5TAPR StaffTAPR Annual Meeting scheduled March 6-7, 92 Tucson
    Interfacing the TAPR 9600 bps Modem to an AEA PK232MBX6Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInterfacing with the new MBX motherboard
    Alinco DR-1200T at 96008Ramon, KP4TRInterface information on the Alinco DR-1200T
    Two TNCs on One Radio9Rich Place, WB2JLRSchematic and notes on having two TNCs on one radio
    Youth Activities10Travis Wise, KB8FOUPacket Radio Pen Pals for Youth Groups
    Packet TCP/IP Address Coordinators as of 15 December 199210Brian Kantor, WB6CYTTCP/IP Address coordinators
    California/Chicago Wormhole Update11Carl Bergstedt, K9VXMDescription of wormhole available in Chicago area
    Converting the IC-471A for 9600 baud12Don Lemke, WB9MJNModifying the IC-471A for 9600 operations
    Software Library Update13Lou Nigro, KW7HSoftware Library Update
    Notes from the TAPR Office14Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, Office News


  99. TAPR Packet Status Register #50  April 1993
  100. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVDBoard Changes, Project Updates, The Future
    TAPR Internet Access Revised2Bob Nielsen, W6SWEInternet server has new features
    1993 Annual TAPR Meeting3Gary Hauge, N4CHV, and Mike Curtis, WD6EHRHappenings at the TAPR 92 Annual Meeting
    Notes on the TAPR Deviation Meter Kit6Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDErrata and other information to the new DevMeter kit
    Interfacing the DevMtr to a Radio Shack 2021 Scanner7Jeff Angus, WA6FWIHow to interface the RS 2021 Scanner to the DevMeter
    Patching TNC-2 1.1.8 for power-up in CONV/TRANS7Howard Goldstein, N2WXSimple patch of EPROM image for powerup default
    Notes from the TAPR Office8Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, Office News
    NOS Intro8TAPR StaffCAPRA making NOSIntro available
    Fuji Remote Packet Operation8Mike Mansfield, G6AWDOperating Fuji Oscar
    UO-22. Satgates and Improved Performance9Jeff Ward, G0SUL/K8KAAssessing the present performance of UoSAT-22
    UHF Micro Radio at 9600 bps10Hartley Gardner, W1OQModifying the UHF Micro Radio for 9600


  101. TAPR Packet Status Register #51  Summer 1993  (TXT)
  102. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVDDSP-93, PCON, TUC-52, Internet, Annual Meeting, Membership
    TAPR Project Proposal Format2TAPR StaffFormat for Proposal on Projects to TAPR
    Notes from the TAPR Office3Heather Johnson, N7DZUOffice Update, Office News, Internet
    TAPR/AMSAT DSP Project Update3TAPR StaffNew DSP-93 Project Update
    TrakBox Project4Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInformation on the Trakbox
    TrakBox again available from TAPR4TAPR StaffTAPR offering more Trakbox kits
    An Automatic Doppler Correction Circuit for FSK/FM Satellites5Mike Dorsett, G6GEJCircuit description for automatic doppler correction
    RealTrak6Michael Owen, W9IPSoftware that support the TrakBox hostmode
    ITAMSAT Project Status6Paolo Pitacco, IW3QBNUpdate on the ITAMSAT Microsat Project
    All G3RUH Modems Are Not the Same7Robert Dubke, K0SIRDescription of some hands on work with G3RUH modems
    1994 Annual TAPR Meeting7TAPR StaffTAPR Annual Meeting, March 5-6, 94, Tucson
    1993 ARRL Conf on Digital Communications8TAPR StaffInformation on the 1993 ARRL Digital Conference
    Valley Forge HAMSHOWS 1993 Convention8TAPR StaffDescription of TAPR activities during the 93 Valley Forge Hamshow
    TNC-2 and the TAPR 9600 bps Modem9Don Werts, N7NKJDocuments the minimum parts required to use the TAPR TNC-2 and 9600 bps modem
    Forward Error Correction10Harold Price, NK6K, and Phil Karn, KA9QArticle on Forward Error Correction Strategies
    5-1/4" Diskette12TAPR StaffTAPR will discontinue 5-1/4" disk. Only handle 3.5" disk in software library
    Software Library Update13Lou Nigro, KW7HSoftware Library Update


  103. TAPR Packet Status Register #52  Autumn 1993  (TXT)
  104. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVDProject Updates, Coming Year, Annual Meeting, Membership
    Wanted: MetCon Users with units in the field!2TAPR StaffArticles needed for MetCon publication
    Office Move3TAPR StaffTAPR Office to move the first of 1994
    Nominations Sought for TAPR Board of Directors3TAPR StaffNominations for 1994 Elections Requested
    Valley Forge Convention3TAPR StaffWhat happened at the Valley Forge Show
    DSP-93: The Join DSP Program (TAPR/AMSAT)4Bob Strickin, N5BRGHistory of the DSP-93, discussion of the design and schedule
    Equipment Options for Medium to High-Speed Packet5Barry McLarnon, VE3JFOverview of equipment and accessories for data modems
    Hi-Speed Digital Communications in Japan9Ryuji Suzuki, JF7WEXDiscussion of packet radio operations in Japan
    Using Packet Radio in Education10Larry Lucas, N5XRZHow Packet is used in Education: An Example
    12 Annual Digital Communication Conference11TAPR StaffInformation on the 12th DCC in Tampa
    Notes from the TAPR Office11Heather Johnson, N7DZULast Notes from the Tucson Office
    TrakBox Update12Jack Davis, WA4EJRFirmware and other Trakbox update information
    Backlit TrakBox Display12Jim Shepherd, K6OYYBacklighting circuit for TrakBox
    Restrictions Relaxed on Permissible Communications in the Amateur Service12TAPR StaffInformation on FCC amended amateur rules
    A New High Speed Terminal Node Controller13Ronald Alber, DG8GADInformation on the German TNC-3 System
    TAPR 1994 Annual Meeting16TAPR StaffTAPR Annual Meeting scheduled for March 5-6, 94, Tucson
    Downloading files from the TAPR File Server16Lou Nigro, KW7HHow to access the new file area on the TAPR Internet server
    TAPR DevMtr Notes17Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDErrata to the DevMeter Documentation
    New MicroSats - A Personal View18Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDNew Microsats just launched
    *** Connect Request18TAPR StaffPeople looking for help
    Software Library Update20Lou Nigro, KW7HSoftware Library Update


    1994



  105. TAPR Packet Status Register #53  Winter 1993  (TXT)
  106. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Report1Greg Jones, WD5IVDFirst of the year, membership issues, other items
    Office Changes3TAPR StaffTAPR Office moves from Tucson, Az to Denton, Tx
    Membership Demograohics4Greg Jones, WD5IVDMembership breakdown by State and Country
    TAPR 1994 Annual Meeting5TAPR StaffAnnouncement for Annual Meeting to be in Tucson, Az
    Board Nominations6TAPR StaffJack Taylor, N7OO; Ron Bates, AG7H; Mel Whitten, K0PFX; Jack Davis, WA4EJR; John Koster, W9DDD; Greg Jones, WD5IVD; William Beech, NJ7P
    Member Discount7TAPR StaffMembers can now receive 10% off on kits and publications
    PCON (Packet Printer Controller)8Paul Newland, AD7IArticle and Scenarios on the PCON project
    DSP-93 Project Update9Bob Stricklin, N5BRGAlpha testing going well and software being written
    PCON and TUC-52 Project Update10Paul Newland, AD7IPCON and TUC-52 project status report
    METCON Project Ideas10Paul Newland, AD7IStrip Chart Recorder, NiCad Battery Exerciser
    Dayton Convention Preliniaries11TAPR StaffAnnouncement on 1994 Dayton activities
    TrakBox Panel Layouts12Felton Mitchell, WA4OSRPanel Drawings in Corel Draw 3
    More on using the Alinco DR-1200T at 9600 baud13John Webster, KK4LPModifications for the DR1200T for 9600 baud operations
    Another Froward Looking Teacher Seeks to use Packet Radio13Larry Lucas, N5XRZSheri Herod, KB5UUE, uses packet radio in her classroom in Dallas, Texas
    ARRL National Digital Conference 1994 Announcement14TAPR StaffDCC to be hosted by TwinsLan in MN on August 19-21
    AMST-UK E-Mail Address14Jeff WardAMSAT-UK e-mail address changed
    Product Review: AntennasWest Pico-J Two-Meter Portable Antenna15Dave Wolf, WO5HReview of PicoJ Antenna
    GRAPES Address Correction15TAPR StaffGRAPES address changes
    Error Correction Codes for Packet Radio16Tom McDermott, N5EGArticle on Error Correction Codes
    HROUTE Forwarding - An Alternate Approach18Mike Steup, KA2MSLArticle on a different approach to PBBS forwarding
    Using the G3RUH Modem at Higher Speeds19James Miller, G3RUHArticle on how to modify G3RUH modem at various speeds
    Packet Software for the MAC: Savant20George Dorner, W9ZSJArticle on the Savant communications program for the MAC that works well on packet
    Interim Report of the ad hoc 219 MHz Committee21TAPR StaffProposed Plan for 219MHz with historical information about the report
    Secretary's Repoer - A Year in Review25Gary Hauge, N4CHVOverview of the past year
    *** Connection Request25TAPR StaffPeople looking for help
    Software Library Update20Lou Nigro, KW7HSoftware Library Update


  107. TAPR Packet Status Register #54  Spring 1994  (TXT)
  108. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    TAPR Office Voice System3TAPR StaffNumbers and Information on the new TAPR Voice System
    TAPR 1994 Annual Meeting4Dave Wolf, WO5HDave's thoughts on the annual meeting
    LA/Chicago Wormhole5Don Lemke, WB9MJNInformation on the LA/Chicago connection
    Interfacing the TAPR 9600 bps modem to an AEA PK885Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDHow to interface the AEA PK88 to the TAPR 9600 baud modem
    Silent Key: Andy Freeborn, N0CCZ6TAPR StaffComments from various people on Andy's passing
    Did You Miss the TAPR Annual Meeting6TAPR StaffTAPR proceedings available
    Commission Amends Rules Concerning Message Forwarding Systems in the Amateyr Service7FCCFCC has relaxed rules regarding message forwarding systems (PBBS)
    TAPR Internet Update7TAPR Staffnew commands on the listserv
    NET SIG8John Ackermann, AG9VNETSIG created
    Landline BBS provides STS-59 SAREX Information9AMSAT News ServiceHow to get the latest SAREX information
    *** Connection Request9TAPR StaffPeople looking for help
    BBS SIG10Dave Wolf, WO5HBBS SIG created
    Phase 3D - A Satellite for all Amateurs11AMSAT-UKInformation on the new P3D satellite
    A Proposal for a Standard Digital Radio Interface13Jeffery Austen, K9JAArticle on creating a standard digital radio interface
    New TAPR members15TAPR StaffA welcome to all the new members
    NET SIG at Dayton16John Ackermann, AG9VActivities of the NET SIG at Dayton 1994
    Report of TAPR BBS SIG Meeting at Dayton HamVention16Dave Wolf, WO5HActivities of the BBS SIG at Dayton 1994
    Dayton 199417Greg Jones, WD5IVDTAPR Happening at the Hamvention 1994
    Boartd of Directors Meeting Minutes, 4 March 199418Gary Hauge, N4CHVReports, New Business, Goals for 1994
    Digital Communications via Phase 3D20Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInformation on the RUDAK-U and RUDAK-E systems
    13th ARRL Digital Communications Conference22TAPR StaffInformation regarding the 13th annual DCC to be hosted in Bloomington, Minn
    Reference PSR Sets Available22TAPR StaffVol 1,2,3 available with all PSRs


  109. TAPR Packet Status Register #55  Summer 1994  (TXT)
  110. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    DSP-93: The TAPR/AMSAT Joint DSP Program1TAPR StaffAnnouncement of Kit Sales, Design, Software Suite, Code Development, Future Options
    President's Corner5Greg Jones, WD5IVDDSP-93, AN-93, SIGs, Advertising, Regulatory Issues
    Introducing the AN-93 TAPR kit8TAPR StaffHF modem kit
    BBS SIG9Dave Wolf, WO5HBBS SIG Report
    13th ARRL Digital Communications Conference9TAPR StaffInformation regarding the 13th annual DCC to be hosted in Bloomington, Minn
    Authorization of Automatic Control for HF Digital Communications in Amateur Service10FCCPR Docket 94-59 proposed changes for HF AX.25 automatic control
    Commission Amends Rules Forwarding Systems in the Amateur Service11FCCPR Docket 93-85 proposed changes for BBS mail forwarding rules
    Petition for Reconsideration of the Commission's Rules Concerning Message Forwarding Systems in the Amateyr Service12Phil Karn, KA9QPetition for Reconsideration regarding BBS mail forwarding rules
    Commercial Communicationm Companies Agree to Provide Emergency Communicartions for Red Cross14McCaw/AT&T/Red CrossPress Release regarding helping red cross with cellular communications
    NOSintro Author, Ian Wade changes e-mail address15TAPR StaffNOSintro Author, Ian Wade changes e-mail address
    Non-Tech Topics15TAPR StaffPhase IIID - RUDAK-U, ARRL DCC 95, TAPR in San Diego, TAPR to distribute DCC proceedings, TUC-52/PCON, Project Proposal, Membership Growth
    Packet TCP/IP Address Coordinators as of 15 June 199416Brian KantorListing of TCP/IP Coordinators in the US
    Interantional subnet Coordinators by Country17Brian KantorListing of TCP/IP Coordinators outside the US
    Packet Status Register17TAPR StaffPSR has been changing it looks
    A Primer on Reliability as Applied to Amateur Radio Packet Networks18Tom McDermott, N5EGTechnical Article covering issues to building long distance RF networks
    TAPR Internet Update19TAPR StaffUpdate on Internet services
    ICOM's IC-820H: A Satellite User's Perspective20James Miller, G3RUHArticle on how the ICOM IC-820 work on satellites
    Outline of a Broadcast Protocol using Negative Acknowledgement24Dirk-Jan KoopmanArticle on a new protocol
    TAPR Technical Support Group26TAPR StaffTAPR is looking for more technical support volunteers
    TAPR Technical Support Policy26Greg Jones, WD5IVDTAPR statement on technical support
    Update on the RUDAK-U Project27Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDUpdate on the development and design of the RUDAK-U
    Network Enhancements Implemented in the CT/NJ/NY Region28Frank Warren, KB4CYC, Andrew Funk, KB7UV, Scott Weiss, KB2EARReport of the Ad-Hoc Tri-State Managed Packet Group (MGTBBS) on improving BBS message forwarding
    TAPR Mail Delayed29TAPR StaffWith the address change, mail sent to the old POB has been late in getting to the office
    TAPR 1995 Annual Meeting30Mel Whitten, K0PFXTAPR Annual Meeting will be in St Louis, MO in 1995


  111. TAPR Packet Status Register #56  Autumn 1994  (TXT)
  112. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVDHas much changed since 1985
    TAPR DCD Mod in the MFJ 1270C TNC3Bruce Spacer, WB8VCMThe MFJ 1270C TNC doesn't require the XR2211 DCD mod
    Kooling off the AEA PK-963Mel Whitten, K0PFXMethods of how to cool the AEA PK-96
    AX.25 version 2.23TAPR StaffAX.25 version 2.2 under consideration
    TAPR 1995 Annual Meeting - March 3-5, 19954TAPR StaffInformation on the 1995 TAPR Annual Meeting to be in St Louis, MO
    FCC 800-Number5FCCFCC establishes 800 number at Gettysburg licensing division
    13th ARRL Digital Communications Conference6Greg Jones, WD5IVD (ed)Report on the 13th ARRL Digital Communications Conference
    The ARRL National DCC as I saw it...9Dave Wolf, WO5HDave's thoughts on the 13th annual DCC
    Impact of Part 97 Changes on HF Digital Modes10Johan Forrer, KC7WWHow does the new proposed amendment to Part 97 accommodate future HF modes
    St Louis TCP/IP Packet Network Update11John Wilson, N0TYZUpdate on the TCP/UP network in St Louis
    SIG Updates12Greg Jones, WD5IVDUpdate on SIG Activities
    Introducing the TAPR HF SIG12Johan Forrer, KC7WWObjectives for the HF SIG
    Proposed Recommendation for Hierarchical Addressing Protocol14Dave Wolf, WO5H, Greg Jones, WD5IVD, Roy Engehausen, AA4RE, Hank Oredson, W0RLIProposal for x.3.4 BBS forwarding
    RUDAK-U Update16Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDWhat, When, How, and some details on RUDAK-U
    "@USBBS: Addressing Packet Bulletins18Brian Battles, WS1OArticle on how to improve the usage of @USBBS usage
    Proposal: A High Speed Multicast-capable Packet System for the 219MHz Band20Jeff King, WB8WKAArticle on how to implement multicast on 219 using the DSY modems
    Help TAPR Create a Data Base of Regional Organizations21TAPR StaffTAPR is generating an accurate list of regional and local packet groups
    Nominations Sought for TAPR Board of Directors22TAPR StaffNominations for 1995 Elections Requested
    Office Closed for Christmas22TAPR StaffOffice will be closed for the Holidays
    Changes in the TAPR Telephone System22TAPR StaffBased on member input, phone system changed
    RUDAK-U23TAPR StaffRUDAK-U Project fund raising
    Dayton '95 - The Packet Connection23TAPR StaffTAPR changing dinner location next year at Dayton
    DSP-93 Update23TAPR StaffUpdate on the DSP-93 first run and future
    AN-93 Kit Update23TAPR StaffSetback on AN-93 kit
    Introduction of the TAPR HF SIG23TAPR StaffInformation about the new HF SIG
    TAPR.ORG Update (Yet Again)24TAPR StaffUpdate on changes at TAPR.ORG
    ARRL 14th Digital Communications Conference24TAPR StaffTAPR and TPRS to host ARRL 14th DCC in Dallas in 1995
    ARRL CNC and DCC Proceedings25TAPR StaffTAPR now has all past proceeding issues of the DCC
    Software LIbrarian Change25TAPR StaffLou Nigro, KW7H, leaves and Bob Nielsen, W6SWE, steps in until we can find a full time replacement
    Parts Procurement25TAPR StaffTAPR is looking for members to help with parts
    San Diego Convention, August 199425TAPR StaffReport on TAPR at the ARRL Southwestern Division Convention
    A Network Building Opportunity26Carl Bergstedt, K9VXWTAPR to help make available 1.2 GHz radio from Germany available
    12th Space Symposium and AMSAT Anuual Meeting28Greg Jones, WD5IVDReport on the AMSAT meeting in Orlando


    1995



  113. TAPR Packet Status Register #57  Winter 1995  (TXT)
  114. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVDReflections on 1994 and the upcoming year
    1995 ARRL Digital Communications Conference3Dave Wolf, WO5HAnnouncement of 1995 ARRL DCC to be in Dallas, Texas
    Update on the Proposed Hierarchial Addressing Protocol3TAPR StaffRevised Proposed Hierarchical Addressing after feedback
    Position Paper on Packet Bulletins4TAPR StaffTAPR Board passes Hierarchical Addressing Protocol
    EASTNET VHF/UHF Backbone System5John Gubernard, K2LSXInformation on the EASTNET VHF/UHF Backbone System
    Amateur HF Digital Bibliography6Rick Whiting, W0TNAmateur Radio Periodical Literature Bibliography
    Intorduction of the APRS Special Interest Group8Keith Sproul, WU2ZAPRS SIG formed
    BBS SIG Report8Dave Wolf, WO5HBBS User's Guide, Update on x.3.4 BBS forwarding recommendation
    Scribes Needed9TAPR StaffSIGs are looking for members to help write reports each quarter on SIG activity
    HF SIG Report9Johan Forrer, KC7WWMod/Demod for HF Digital, DSP platforms, HF channel simulator
    MFJ-9600 Modem Modification10David Bray, N0ITSHow to make the modem work better
    Interfaciung the TAPR Deviation Meter to a PRO-50810Toshio Imao, JA2DXYHow to interface the DevMeter to the PRO-508
    Packet Radio Network for Volcano Monitoring11Roland MaxchenbaumArticle on the use of packet radio network to monitor the Taal volcano in the Philippines
    Regional Organization List14TAPR StaffRegional List of Packet Radio Groups
    "@USBBS: Feedback15Bill Neal, N0NSAComment to the article printed in PSR 56, p. 18
    PSR Deadlines15TAPR StaffDeadline for PSR
    ICOM IC-970 Modem Interfaces for Satellite Communications17Roy Welch, W0SLSteps on how to modify the ICOM IC-970
    User and Development Interfaces for the DSP-9318TAPR StaffIntroduction for the next two articles (D93WE and DSP93 Control)
    D93WE: A Windows Development Environment for the TAPR/AMSAT DSP-9318Tom McDermott, N5EGArticle discusses the D93WE windows development environment for the DSP-93
    DSP-93 Control: A Macintosh Development Environment for the TAPR/AMSAT DSP-9323Ron Parsons, W5RKNArticle discusses the DSP-93 Control development environment for the DSP-93
    Packet Radio and TAPR are on the World Wide Web25TAPR StaffNew TAPR web pages
    DRSI Ends Sales of Ham Products25Andy DemartiniDRSI to drop ham products sales
    TAPR TNC-2 Release 1.1.927TAPR StaffTAPR offers new 1.1.9 release of TNC-2 code
    FCC Denies Reconsideration of Message Forwarding Rules28FCCFCC denies Petition for Reconsideration regarding BBS mail forwarding rules [see PSR#55]
    Spread Spectrum STA Renewed28Dewayne Hendricks, WA8DZPBuass STA extended
    NPRM: Allocation of Spectrum Below 5 GHz Transferred from Federal Government Use29FCC2390-2400 MHz, 2402-2417 MHz, 4660-4685 MHz
    TAPR 1995 Annual Meeting32TAPR StaffInformation on the 1995 TAPR Annual Meeting to be in St Louis
    New Dayton HamVention Packet Event!33TAPR StaffInformation on the 1995 Packet BASH for Dayton HamVention
    TAPR Board of Directors Elections34TAPR StaffJohn Ackermann, AG9V, Robert Diersing, N5AHD, Barry McLarnon, VE3JF, Jim Neely, WA5LHS
    Kits Update35TAPR Staff1.2 GHz Radios, TAPR TNC-95, Trakbox Firmware Update, TUC-62, DSP-93 update
    RUDAK-U Fundraiser38TAPR StaffRUDAK-U Fundraiser
    TAPR Prcoesses Shareware Registration for PaKet38TAPR StaffTAPR has been appointed an official registration site for paKet
    Software Library Update20Bob Nielsen, W6SWESoftware Library Update


  115. TAPR Packet Status Register #58  Spring 1995
  116. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    Preisdent's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVD1995-1996 Remarks
    1995 TAPR Annual Meeting3TAPR StaffReport on the 1995 Annual Meeting held in St Louis
    Membership Demographics 6TAPR StaffMembership breakdown by State and Country
    New ARRL CAD Mail Group6TAPR StaffNew ARRL CAD List
    Update on 23 cm RF Hardware6Carl Bergstedt, K9VXWUpdate on the 1.2 GHz German Radio Kit Purchase
    New BBS SIG Chair7Dave Wolf, WO5HBarry Buelow, WA0RJT to take over as BBS SIG
    BBS SIG Report7Barry Buelow, WA0RJTUpdate on BBS SIG
    HF SIG Summary7Johan Forrer, KC7WWHF Channel Simulator, HF Modem Technology, Error Control Coding, important notes
    RUDAK-U Contributions9TAPR StaffSpecial Thanks to all the following who contributed
    Commercial Radios for Amateur Packet Applications10Keith Justice, KF7TPMOCOM-70, Micor, Syntor, Mitrek
    Annual Meeting Proceedings11TAPR StaffProceedings from the St Louis annual meeting
    DAMA - Demand Assigned Multiple Access12Detlef Schmidt, DK4EGA new method of handling packets
    Overview of the Friday DSP Symposium15Bill Reed, WD0ETZReport on the DSP Symposium held at the TAPR annual meeting
    The Pacific Northwest Amateur Radio TCP/IP Network16Steve Stroh, N8GNJArticle on the TCP/IP network in the Pacific Northwest
    RUDAK-U18Harold Price, NK6KUpdate and Summary of the RUDAK-U project
    Review of the TAPR BBS Sysop Guide18Presley Smith, N5VGCReview of the BBS Guide by Barry Buelow, WA0RJT
    HF Automatic Digital Approved19FCCFCC will amend rules for limited automatic control PR 94-59
    APRS Video Problems under Windows20Dave Henderson, N3EOYFew hints on video displays problems when using DOS APRS
    1995 Special Olympics World Summer Games20Brian Battles, WS1OInformation about the Special Olympics to be held in CT
    *** Connect Request21TAPR StaffPeople looking for help
    Data Speed Tests of HF Pactor and G-TOR Modes21Marvin Bernstein, W2PATTesting of Pactor and G-TOR modes over HF
    Kit Updates26TAPR StaffDSP-93, Publications, AN-93, TNC-96, TUC-52
    TAPR Project Proposal Format27TAPR StaffTAPR Project Proposal Format
    Minutes of the 1995 TAPR Board of Directors Meeting28Gary Hauge, N4CHVMinutes from the 1995 St Louis, MO Board meeting
    TAPR Software Library now available from ftp.tapr.org29Bob Nielsen, W6SWETAPR Software Library now available from ftp.tapr.org
    Software Library Update20Bob Nielsen, W6SWESoftware Library Update


  117. TAPR Packet Status Register #59  Summer 1995
  118. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    Preisdent's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVD1995-1996 Remarks
    1995 TAPR Annual Meeting3TAPR StaffReport on the 1995 Annual Meeting held in St Louis
    Membership Demographics 6TAPR StaffMembership breakdown by State and Country
    New ARRL CAD Mail Group6TAPR StaffNew ARRL CAD List
    Update on 23cm RF Hardware6Carl Bergstedt, K9VXWUpdate on the 1.2 GHz German Radio Kit Purchase
    New BBS SIG Chair7Dave Wolf, WO5HBarry Buelow, WA0RJT to take over as BBS SIG
    BBS SIG Report7Barry Buelow, WA0RJTUpdate on BBS SIG
    HF SIG Summary7Johan Forrer, KC7WWHF Channel Simulator, HF Modem Technology, Error Control Coding, important notes
    RUDAK-U Contributions9TAPR StaffSpecial Thanks to all the following who contributed
    Commercial Radios for Amateur Packet Applications10Keith Justice, KF7TPMOCOM-70, Micor, Syntor, Mitrek
    Annual Meeting Proceedings11TAPR StaffProceedings from the St Louis annual meeting
    DAMA - Demand Assigned Multiple Access12Detlef Schmidt, DK4EGA new method of handling packets
    Overview of the Friday DSP Symposium15Bill Reed, WD0ETZReport on the DSP Symposium held at the TAPR annual meeting
    The Pacific Northwest Amateur Radio TCP/IP Network16Steve Stroh, N8GNJArticle on the TCP/IP network in the Pacific Northwest
    RUDAK-U18Harold Price, NK6KUpdate and Summary of the RUDAK-U project
    Review of the TAPR BBS Sysop Guide18Presley Smith, N5VGCReview of the BBS Guide by Barry Buelow, WA0RJT
    HF Automatic Digital Approved19FCCFCC will amend rules for limited automatic control PR 94-59
    APRS Video Problems under Windows20Dave Henderson, N3EOYFew hints on video displays problems when using DOS APRS
    1995 Special Olympics World Summer Games20Brian Battles, WS1OInformation about the Special Olympics to be held in CT
    *** Connect Request21TAPR StaffPeople looking for help
    Data Speed Tests of HF Pactor and G-TOR Modes21Marvin Bernstein, W2PATTesting of Pactor and G-TOR modes over HF
    Kit Updates26TAPR StaffDSP-93, Publications, AN-93, TNC-96, TUC-52
    TAPR Project Proposal Format27TAPR StaffTAPR Project Proposal Format
    Minutes of the 1995 TAPR Board of Directors Meeting28Gary Hauge, N4CHVMinutes from the 1995 St Louis, MO Board meeting
    TAPR Software Library now available from ftp.tapr.org29Bob Nielsen, W6SWETAPR Software Library now available from ftp.tapr.org
    Software Library Update20Bob Nielsen, W6SWESoftware Library Update


  119. TAPR Packet Status Register #60  Fall 1995
  120. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVDARRL DCC, Membership Questionnaire, RUDAK-U, AMSAT meeting, etc
    TAPR Projects4TAPR StaffTNC-95, TAPR CD-ROM, TAPR/AMSAT DSP-93, TUC-52, AN-93
    Digital Rules Clarified by FCC4FCCFCC has clarified what is required to use new digital protocols
    Nominations Sought for TAPR Board of Directors5TAPR StaffNominations for 1996 Elections Requested
    RUDAK-U Donations5TAPR StaffUpdate on RUDAK fund raiser
    1995 ARRL Digital Communications Conference6Johan Forrer, KC7WWReport on the 1995 ARRL Digital Communications Conference
    14th Annual ARRL DCC Proceedings Abstracts6TAPR StaffListing of all abstracts found in the 1995 DCC proceedings
    Spread Spectrum - It's Not Just for Breakfast Anymore!10Steve Bible, N7HPRHistorical Background, what is spread spectrum, why spread spectrum, building blocks, where does part 15 fit, further part 97 rules, PANSAT, future and summary
    DAS -- It's Not What You Think17Paul Newland, AD7IArticle on the DAS (DTMF Accessory Squelch)
    Book Review -- Packet Radio: What? Why? How?18Presley SmithReview of Packet Radio: What? Why? How?
    Membership QuestionnaireinsertTAPR StaffMembership Questionnaire
    One Reader's Reaction18Jim Neely, WA5LHSComments on an article in Packet Radio book and Jim's reply
    Packet Radio in Education20Greg Jones, WD5IVDArticle "Managing Information for the Future"
    OTA Wireless Report Available21Dewayne Hendricks, WA8DZPOTA Wireless Report Available on-line
    New Internet Network Addresses for DRIG23JeffWallachDallas Remote Imaging Group update
    *** Connect Request23TAPR StaffPeople looking for help
    Spread Spectrum and the Amateur Radio Service24Dewayne Hendricks, WA8DZPArticle reviews current status from a regulatory perspective of the use of spread spectrum in both amateur and commercial services
    APRS at the Marine Corps Marathon 199526Bob Bruninga, WB4APRReport on the use of APRS in the Marine Corps Marathon
    Online Index for Conference Proceedings26TAPR StaffCNC and DCC proceedings abstract on-line and searchable
    Silent Key: KD5SL27Adam Tate, AB5POShelton, KD5SL passes
    CRC Errata27Joe Travis, N6YPCMisprint in article appearing in PSR #59, p. 59
    HF SIG28Johan Forrer, KC7WWHigh Speed HF Modem Development, Initial Test results for the high speed HF modem, DSP development, activities at DCC
    DSP-93 Kit Orders29TAPR StaffUpdate on DSP-93 kit
    DSP-93 SIG30Ron Parsons, W5RKNReport on SIG activities
    Gear for Starting a Satellite Station31Walter Daniel, KE3HPArticle on starting a satellite station
    ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference32TAPR StaffProposal for the merging of the ARRL DCC and TAPR Annual Meeting
    Kitting Location Change33TAPR StaffKitting moves from Tucson to Florida
    Packet Radio Web Page Facelift33TAPR StaffWeb Page Updated
    Goldberg, Godles, Wiener & Wright34TAPR StaffTAPR retains Goldberg, Godles, Wiener and Wright to serve as counsel with respect to FCC matters
    Office Hours during Holiday Period34TAPR StaffOffice to close during Holidays
    Software LIbrarian34TAPR StaffTAPR is looking for a software librarian
    Software Library Update34TAPR StaffSoftware Library Update
    Software Library Descriptions35TAPR StaffSoftware Library Descriptions


    1996



  121. TAPR Packet Status Register #61  Winter 1996
  122. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVDTAPR in 1995, Annual Meeting, 1996 ARRL and TAPR DCC
    Dayton Hamvention Packet Event!3TAPR StaffInformation on upcoming Dayton TAPR events
    TUC-524Paul Newland, AD7IUpdate on TUC-52
    DAS -- DTMF Accessory Squelch4Paul Newland, AD7IUpdate on DAS
    DAS -- app note 5: Special Remote Control Applications and Operations4Paul Newland, AD7IApps note 5: remote control issues with the DAS kit
    FCC Affirms 219-220 MHz6ARRLFCC affirms the secondary allocation of 219-220 MHz
    1996 ARRL and TAPR DCC6TAPR StaffInformation on upcoming DCC in September hosted in Seattle, WA
    Membership Questionnaire7Greg Jones, WD5IVDresults of questionnaire
    AX.25 Over Internet12David BarrettAXIP encapsulation daemon
    The Trip So Far in HIgh Speed Digital Communications Via Spread Spectrum13John Hansen, WA0PTVArticle on installing SS radio for linking
    Packet Radio in Education16Greg Jones, WD5IVD (ed)Ham Radio in the Schools: From the Start
    Regional Packet Club List18TAPR StaffRegional List of Packet Radio Clubs
    High Frequency Performance of Two Different Pactor Systems20Marvin Bernstein, W2PATTechnical Article discussing different PACTOR systems on HF
    MacAPRS 2.2.0 is Finally Out22Keith Sproul, WU2ZMacAPRS is released
    MacAPRS Guide File22David Chesser, KA9NHLMac Guide File for MacAPRS released
    New NET SIG Moderator/Chairperson23John Ackermann, AG9VSteve Stroh, N8GNJ is the NET SIG Chair
    NET SIG23Steve Stroh, N8GNJNET SIG Update
    Regional Frequency SIG23Dan Puckett, K5FXBRegional Frequency SIG formed
    SS SIG24Barry McLarnon, VE3JFUpdate on SS SIG
    HF SIG25Johan Forrer, KC7WWHF Cannel Simulator, Slow Speed BPSK, Parallel Modem Testing, HF Networking Using Standards TNCs, NVIS, Noridc HF Conference, EVM Interface
    TAPR/AMSAT DSP-93 Project Update26Ron Parsons, W5RKNDSP-93 software updates and listing
    BBS SIG27Barry Buelow, WA0RJTUpdate on BBS SIG, Join us at Dayton, Regarding the NOAM discussion
    New WinAPRS Mailing List28Mark Sproul, KB2ICIList formed for discussion of WinAPRS
    GPS: How Does it Work?28Al Chan, W6DNTList of articles to find out more about how GPS works
    Sun Bar28Bruce Lockhart, SM0TERArticle on a device to help align satellite antennas systems
    Virtual Meetings on TAPR Server29TAPR StaffTAPR announces virtual meeting page on the web site
    Kitting Location Change29TAPR StaffKitting Location Change Update
    TAPR Board of Directors Elections30TAPR StaffSteve Bible, N7HPR, Bob Hansen, N2GDE, Gary Hague, N4CHV
    Kits Update31TAPR StaffDSP-93, TNC-95, AN-93, DAS, Publications, Back Issues of the PSR


  123. TAPR Packet Status Register #62  Spring 1996
  124. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Column1Greg Jones, WD5IVDParadigms Shifts in Amateur Radio, the future of TAPR, more mundane organization stuff
    A Short History of Spread Spectrum5Steve Bible, N7HPRArticle on the History of Spread Spectrum Communications
    Proposed Rule Changes for Spread Spectrum8TAPR StaffRM-8738 Summary, Introduction, and Proposed Rules Changes
    Comments of Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corp.11TAPR StaffComments to RM-8737 from TAPR
    Reply Comments of TAPR12TAPR StaffReply Comments to RM-8737 from TAPR
    For More Information on RM-873713TAPR StaffTAPR has made many of the comments and reply comments available for reading
    Packet Radio in Education16Greg Jones, WD5IVD (ed)Rapid City Area Schools, South Dakota
    APRS Tracks16Stan Horzepa, WA1LOUWhat is APRS? Keys to APRS. Sources, Sites, and Support
    TAPR Dayton Activities 199618TAPR StaffActivities schedule for the 1998 Dayton Hamvention
    1996 ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference19TAPR StaffInformation on the 1996 DCC to be held in Seattle, WA in Sept 1996
    First Annual Student Paper Awards Guidelines22TAPR StaffInformation and guidelines for submitting a student paper for the DCC
    TEKK Radio Mods23John Bednar, WB3ESSVarious Modifications for the TEKK KS-900L and KS-960L
    RUDAK-U Update24Lyle Johnson, WA7GXDInformation on the RUDAK-U project
    TAPR Offers Group GPS Purchase24TAPR StaffTAPR is making Garmin GPS-20 available at a special membership price
    Software Library Update26TAPR StaffSoftware Library Update


  125. TAPR Packet Status Register #63  Summer 1996
  126. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVDIs the Internet good or bad?, Organization Issues, Spread Spectrum - happenings?
    TAPR Dayton 19965Greg Jones, WD5IVDReport on Dayton 1996 Activities
    DPBOX/TNT: a brief overview6Joachim Schurig, DL8HBSArticle on DPTNT, which allows AX.25 to run under Linux
    IC-275/IC-475 Modification for Satellite Packet Operation7Roy Welch, W0SLIC-275/IC-475 Modifications for Satellite Packet Operation
    Silent Key: K0ROL7TAPR StaffLt Colonel Oakley "Oak" Stockton passes
    DSP-93 on PACTOR and AMTOR8Jim Shepherd, K6OYYInformation on PACTOR and AMTOR operating on the DSP-93
    Important FCC NPRMs9TAPR StaffNPRM 96-8 on Spread Spectrum, NII SUpernet,and others
    Amateurs Mobillize Against Threat to 2m, 70 cm9ARRLLittle LEOs looking at Amateur Bands for Expansion
    It Seems to Us, July 1996, QST10ARRKDave Sumner, K1ZZ, discussing Little Leo Threat
    Letter from the FCC Regarding LEO issues11FCCLetter from the FCC Regarding LEO issues
    More on the 2m/70cm Band Challenge12Brad Wyatt, K6WRWho are the "little LEO" folks
    Spectrum Management Principles for the Twenty-First Century14FCCRemarks of Commissioner Susan Ness of the FCC
    It Seems to Us, May 1996, QST17ARRLDave Sumner, K1ZZ, discusses Spectrum Shortage
    League Responds to Comments in Spread Spectrum Petition18ARRLARRL Press Release on SS Petition
    TAPR files for STA on Spread Spectrum18FCCTAPR SS STA filing
    ARRL letter to the FCC regarding TAPR's STA20FCCLetter to the FCC from ARRL commenting on TAPRs STA request
    TAPR's response to ARRL's letter regarding TAPR's STA20FCCLetter to the FCC from TAPR commenting on ARRL's comments regarding the TAPR STA request
    Packet Radio in Education22Greg Jones, WD5IVD (ed)Radio and Satellite Telecommunications Technology: Kindergarten Through Sixth Grade; Math, Science, and Geography
    New South Georgia Packet Link24Wayne Harrell, WD4LYVSAPS discuss new LAN links
    APRS Tracks: Alias Envy25Stan Horzepa, WA1LOUAlias information, GPS Compatibility, Big things in small packages
    Some Really Simple Basic Instructions On Getting APRS On the air now26Arte Booten, N2ZRCArticle on how to get on APRS quickly
    APRS-FL list server in operations27Richard Garcia, N2CZFAPRS-FL list started
    Your Own APRS Mic-Encoder28Bob Bruninga, WB4APRTechnical article how to hookup a TNC to your car radio like a MIC-E
    Garmin GPS-20 Tioming Performance29Tom Clark, W3IWITechnical article on the timing performance of the GARMIN GPS-20
    Totally Accurate Clock ver 2 - Plans and Circuit Description31Tom Clark, W3IWITechnical article on the TAC-2 upcoming TAPR Kit. Circuit Description
    TAPR offers Motorola EVM56002 Group Purchase36TAPR StaffTAPR working with Motorola to make EVM56002 available to members
    TAPR offers its first CD-ROM37TAPR Staff1996 CD-ROM introduced
    NET/Mac version 2.3.5837TAPR StaffInformation on the new NET/Mac TCP/IP software
    Membership dues to increase on August 1st, 199638TAPR StaffMembership Dues to increase from 15 to 20 for US, 18-20 for Canada and Mexico
    TAPR METCON-1 Mirco Replacement38TAPR StaffTAPR has replacement micros for the METCON-1 available
    Welcome to new TAPR Software Librarian38TAPR StaffWelcome to Allen Finne, KB5SQK
    TAPR Group Purchase: PC-DSP and PC-SIM for Windows39TAPR StaffTAPR group deal on PC-DSP and PC-SIM software packages
    TAPR Group Purchase: Garmin GPS-20, round 239TAPR StaffTAPR taking more orders for the Garmin GPS-20
    TrakBox Kits Available39TAPR StaffTrakBox Kits available
    Kit and Publications Update39TAPR StaffAN-93, TNC-95, DAS, 9600baud modem, DSP-93, TUC-52, GPS-20, future kits, CD-ROM, and future books
    Board of Directros Meeting Minutes - Fall 199541Gary Hauge, N4CHVBoard minutes from Sept 8th, 1995 Arlington, Texas


  127. TAPR Packet Status Register #64  Fall 1996
  128. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVDUpdate on SS issues, DCC, Hamvention, and other organization issues
    TAPR Position Statement on Spread Spectrum Technology Development3TAPRTAPR Position Statement on Spread Spectrum Technology Development
    TAPR Spread Spectrum STA Granted4TAPR StaffFCC Granted TAPR SS STA
    The Garmin GPS-20 as a Long-Term Clock5Tom Clark, W3IWITechnical Article on using GPS as accurate clocks
    Linking BPQ Switches via Ethernet6Bill Barnes, N3JIXArticle discussing the use of Ethernet to connect local BPQ computers instead of RS-232
    TNOS Release 2.10 is now available7Brian LantzInformation on the new TNOS release
    FCC Annual Report Goes On-Line7FCCFCC annual report available on-line
    Advanced Networking in Slovenia8Iztok, S52DArticle on the use of 200 kHz 38.4 kbps data radios on 23cm radios used in building their network
    TAPR at ARRL SW Division Convention9Keith Justice, KF7TPReport on the SW Division Convention TAPR Activity
    Silent Key: Joe Buswell, K5JB9Mac, K2GKKJoe Buswell, K5JB passes
    Results of Packet Radio BBS Survey10Marty Albert, KC6UFM12 question survey discussing BBS operations
    ARRL and TAPR 1996 Digital Communication Conference13Greg Jones, WD5IVDReport on the 1996 ARRL and TAPR DCC held in SeaTac, WA
    Banquet Speech by Lyle Johnson, WA7GXD19Steve Stroh, N8GNJ (trans)Banquet Speech by Lyle Johnson, WA7GXD at the 1996 DCC
    One Person's view of DCC 199624Steve Stroh, N8GNJSteve's comments and thoughts on the 1996 DCC
    HF SIG and the DCC28Johan Forrer, KC7WWUpdate on HF SIG activity and the meeting held at the DCC
    New Viterbi Decoder Release29Phil Karn, KA9QPhil releases a new Viterbi decoder that runs on a 133 MHz Pentium
    Florida Packet Group29Richard Garcia, N2CZFFlorida Packet Group formed
    APRS Tracks: RELAY, WIDE, and Other Paths30Stan Horzepa, WA1LOUGeneral thoughts and information on APRS
    Keeping Electronics Cool in the Sun31Bob Bruninga, WB4APRArticles discusses the use of metals in outside environments
    Totally Accurate Clock (TAC)31Tom Clark, W3IWIUpdate on TAC development
    Some news from the WLAN front32Barry McLarnon, VE3JFReport on the IEEE MTT Mircowave Symposium in San Francisco
    Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Announces Revisions to Web Page32FCCWTB has expanded presence on the web
    Grid Square Code33Tom Clark, W3IWIQBASIC code to do Grid Square Calculations
    TAPR Group Purchase: PC-DSP and PC-SIM for WIndows33TAPR StaffUpdate on group purchase
    Standardized Test Methods for Data Radios34Burt Land, VE2BMQWeb page started to promote Test Methods for Data Radio testing
    Nominations Sought for TAPR Board of Directors35TAPR StaffNominations for 1997 Elections Requested
    Kit/Publications Update35TAPR StaffTUC-52, TAC, DAS, TNC-95, Books
    Board of Directors Meeting Minutes36Gary Hauge, N4CHVBoard Minutes from Dayton, Ohio, May 16, 1996
    Board of Directors Meeting Minutes36Gary Hauge, N4CHVBoard Minutes from Seattle, WA, September 20th, 1996
    Office Hours during Holiday Period38TAPR StaffOffice Hours during Holiday Period
    Update on TAPR SS STA Participation39TAPR StaffUpdate on TAPR SS STA Participation
    TAPR to offfer 902-928MHz SS Radio Group Buys in the Spring39TAPR StaffTAPR to offer 902-928 MHz SS Radio Group Buys in the Spring


    1997



  129. TAPR Packet Status Register #65  Winter 1997
  130. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVDReview of 1996 and update on current happenings, failure of FreeWave deal, other
    Call for Papersa: AMSAT-NA Annual Meeting and Space Symposium3TAPR StaffCall for Papers: AMSAT-NA Annual Meeting and Space Symposium
    Message from the Editor3Bob Hansen, N2GDEDeadlines for future PSRs
    TAPR Board of Directors Elections4TAPR StaffGreg Jones, WD5IVD, John Koster, W9DDD, Mel Whitten, K0PFX, Steve Stroh, N8GNJ
    Voting for the TAPR BoD Candidates5TAPR StaffVoting will be available by web access and mail in ballot
    F6FBB Web Pages: FBB BBS Development5Richard Saue, LA4SGAF6FBB has new Webpage for software distribution
    New Modem for DSP-935Moe Wheatley, AE4JYModem program for educational purposes that implements Bell 202, HDLC, and KISS
    TAC-2 Questions and Answers6Tom Clark, W3IWIQ&A on the TAC-2
    Multi-Casting7Several articles dealing with Multicasting. Includes PACSAT, DPNTN and others
    APRS: An Overview and Introduction11Arte Booten, N2ZRCArticle covering how APRS works
    APRS Tracks12Stan Horzepa, WA1LOUCurrent APRS software, new book, and more
    DGPS Tests in Baltimore/Washington Area12Tom Clark, W3IWIArticle on the usage and development of DGPS on APRS frequencies
    METCON-2 Status Report14Paul Newland, AD7IMETCON-2 update on kit
    Messages IDs: BID, MID, and LID14Arthur MartinQ&A about MID, BID, and LID from Hank Oredson, W0RLI
    New WIN95 and NT Packet Programs15Saki, SV2RQNew Packet Radio Program
    North American Digital Systems Directory16Carl Estey, WA0CQGNADSD Announced
    Packet Radio in Education17Greg Jones, WD5IVD (ed)Integration of Packet Radio into K-12 Gifted and Talented Programs
    PACTOR Mode Demodulator Test Results18Marvin Bernstein, W2PATTechnical Article on the investigation of the data speed of the Pactor mode
    Wireless Digital Communications: Design and Theory21TAPR StaffIntroduction of TAPR's new book by Tom McDermott, N5EG Wireless Digital Communications: Design and Theory
    Amateur Radio Prior Art Invalidates Internet Applet Patents22Greg AharonianAmateur Radio provides proof that technology was already available before Applet was patented
    Application of the DTMF Accessory Squelch22Eric Estill, N8GPEArticle on Eric's use of the DAS kit
    TAPR has a Club CallsignL KT7APR23TAPR StaffTAPR gets a club callsign
    Update on Freewave Technologies 900 MHz FHSS Radio intended Group Purchase23TAPR StaffFreewave deal off
    STA On-line Application23TAPR StaffSTA application on-line
    1997 Dayton HamVention Packet Event24TAPR StaffInformation on the 1997 Dayton TAPR Banquet and Packet Bash
    Attention PacComm TNC for DSP-93 users24TAPR Staffnew EPROM images for the PacComm TNC for use with the DSP-93
    1997 ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference24TAPR Staff1997 DCC to be held in Baltimore MD
    GPS-20 Group Purchase24TAPR StaffGARMIN GPS-20 purchase continues
    TAPR Kits Update24TAPR StaffN2IRZ GPS-20 Power Interface, TUC-52 and METCON-2, DSP-93, AN-93, TAC-2, TNC-95, APRS MIC-E, Publications, CD-ROM
    Software Library Update26Greg Eubank, KL7EVSoftware Library Update
    Regional Digital Organizations28TAPR StaffListing of Digital Groups in the US and Canada
    TAPR Software Library26Greg Eubank, KL7EVSoftware Library Listing


  131. TAPR Packet Status Register #66  Spring 1997
  132. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVDThe Past, The Future, and the time to jump forward; other organization stuff
    Rockets for Schools - Super Loki High Altitude Rocket Lanuch4Greg HeinenArticle on school doing balloons
    TAPR Dayton Activities 19975TAPR StaffSchedule of activities at Dayton Hamvention for TAPR
    Selective Availability: What is it?6Tom Clark, W3IWITechnical Article discussing GPS Selective Availability
    Area Code Change7TAPR StaffArea code of office phone number is changing to 940
    FCC Demos Electronic Filing System7FCCFCC press release on new electronic filing
    1997 ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference8TAPR StaffAnnouncement for DCC in October 10-12, 1997 in Baltimore, MD
    *** Connect Request10TAPR StaffPeople looking for help
    N7HPR is Guest on Ham Radio and More10TAPR StaffSteve Bible to talk about Spread Spectrum on Ham Radio and More
    Proposed Amateur Spread Spectrum Rules Changes11FCCWT Docket No. 97-12 Notice of Proposed Rule Making
    APRS Tracks14Stan Horzepa, WA1LOUjavAPRS, APRS Elmers, Current APRS Software, My Book
    APRS: Using It, or: Now that I've got it set up, how do I make it work for me?15Arte Booten, N2ZRCArticle on using and making APRS operational
    Packet Radio in Education16Greg Jones, WD5IVD (ed)Amateur Radio in the Classroom
    Kits/Publications Update18TAPR StaffAPRS MIC-E, GPS-20 Power Interface, TAC-2 project update, TUC-52 and METCON-2, AN-93, TAPR publications, 1997 CD-ROM
    NADSD Update20Carl Estey, WA0CQGInformation update on usage of the NADSD
    TAPR Financial Statement Summary20Jim Neely, WA5LHSTreasurers Report for 1996
    TAPR to offer Motorola ONCORE VP21TAPR StaffMotorola ONCORE VP information and group purchase information
    The Markey/Antheil Spread Spectrum Paten22C. BeaumontArticle on the Hedy Lamar Spread Spectrum Patent on Spread Spectrum


  133. TAPR Packet Status Register #67  Summer 1997
  134. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVDSmart Radio Technology and Spread Spectrum; Other Organizational Issues
    NADSD Update6Carl Estey, WA0CQGNADSD Web Page Facelift and new Map Displays
    WWV/H Demodulator/Decoder for DSP-936Dave Mills, W3HCFWWV/H software for the DSP-93
    Timewave Acquires AEA7TAPR StaffAEA data products now handled by Timewave
    Phase 3D Delayed7Bdale Garbee, N3EAUPhase 3D delayed and the RUDAK page updated
    Using the Tripmate with a KPC-38Jack AndersonArticle covering the usage of the Tripmate with a KPC-3 for APRS
    National APRS Calendar9Henry, N9WMMA National APRS Calendar started
    APRS Tracking the MS Walk and MD WalkAmerica10Alan CrosswellArticle on the use of APRS at two local events
    APRS Tracks12Stan Horzepa, WA1LOUDCC, SIG Update, MIC-E Update
    KISS, Revisited13Dietmar Grossmann, DJ4RXA proposal for the definition of a secure asynchronous protocol
    Packet Radio in Education16Greg Jones, WD5IVD (ed)Integration of Amateur Radio and Packet Radio into a Long-Term Rehabilitation Facility
    HF Modem Testing17Johan Forrer, KC7WWBPSK, Parallel-tone 3000+ bps BPS newqpsk modem
    About DGPS - a tutorial18Tom Clark, W2IWITechnical Article regarding the use DGPS (Differential GPS)
    APRS Internet Domain19Steve Dimse, K4HGaprs.net created
    Dayton 199720Greg Jones, WD5IVDReport on Dayton 1997 with lots of photos!
    TAPR Spread Spectrum STA Renewed21TAPR StaffFCC renews TAPR SS STA
    TPR's Comments and Reply Comments to FCC DOcket 97-1222TAPR StaffTAPR's Comments and Reply Comments to FCC Docket 97-12
    Don't forget the 1997 ARRL and TAPR DCC25TAPR StaffInformation on the 1997 DCC to be held in Baltimore, MD
    GPS-30PC Offer26TAPR StaffSpecial One Time offer on the GPS30PC for $99
    TAPR TAC-2 (Totally Accurate Clock)28TAPR StaffTAPR announces the TAC-2 available
    New APRS SIG Chairperson30TAPR StaffStan Horzepa, WA1LOU takes the helm of the APRS SIG
    Kits/Publications Update30TAPR StaffOncore VP interface, APRS MIC-E, TUC-52/METCON-2, AN-93, TNC-95, TAC-2, TCP/IP Book, etc
    You too can wear a TAPR shirt!32TAPR StaffTAPR collared Shirt
    Suymmary of Electronic TAPR Board Meeting33Gary Hauge, N4CHVSummary of Electronic TAPR Board Meeting


  135. TAPR Packet Status Register #68  Fall 1997
  136. Article NamePageAuthorSummary
    President's Corner1Greg Jones, WD5IVDTAPR 900 MHz FHSS Radio Project, DCC, SS STA, Should APRS form a National Group?
    Ham Radio and More off the Air3Len Winkler, KB7LPWHam Radio and More closes out after six years
    *** Connect Request3TAPR Staff219-220 Data Project
    TAPR's SS Radio: An Amateur 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Radio Design4Tom McDermott, N5EG, Bob Stricklin, N5BRG, and Bill Reed, WD0ETZTechnical Article on the new TAPR 900 MHz FHSS Radio Project
    1997 ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference8Greg Jones, WD5IVDPhotos and story about the 16th DCC held in Baltimore, MD
    Conference Abstracts and Proceedings12TAPR StaffProceedings are available from TAPR. Abstract of all articles
    APRS Tracks: An Introduction to APRS15Stan Horzepa, WA1LOUIntro to APRS, latest APRS software
    Packet Radio in Education16Greg Jones, WD5IVD (ed)Proposal for Implementation of Radio Technology in Classrooms for the Hearing Impaired
    Microship Status 9/28/97 (Issue #121)18Steve Roberts, N4RVEUpdate on the Microship, which TAPR is one of many sponsors
    Amateur Radio on Manner Space Vehicles: Improving Amateur Radio's Future Through Enhanced Space Frequencies21Frank Bauer, KA3HDOArticle on use of frequencies for manner space activities, can APRS move to 144.39?
    Announcing PerlAPRS25Richard Parry, W9IFPeralAPRS is now available
    Reactions to the Proposal to move APRS Activity to 144.39 MHz26Steve DImse, K4HGObjections?, So what is next?, Best case scenario? Worst case scenario?
    APRSnet28Bob Bruninga, WB4APRArticle on APRSServ and APRSnet being on-lone
    Comments of TAPR on RM-915029TAPR StaffRM-9150 addressing Serious Rules Violations in the Amateur Radio Service
    Amateur Rasio on ISS (International Space Station)30AMSATAnnouncement of ISS formally being listed as a payload on the ISS
    Riverside Convention30TAPR StaffPhotos and Story on TAPR attending the 1997 ARRL SW Division Convention
    1997 AMSAT-NA COnference31Greg Jones, WD5IVDReport on the AMSAT-NA 1997 meeting
    The WXN Weather Server32John Bennett, N4XIRelease 6.01 of WXN and information about the new release
    ARRL Audio News Debuts October 17, 199733ARRLARRL Audio news sponsored by TAPR
    12th annual SW Ohio Digital Symposium Announcenment33Hank Greeb, N8XXJanuary 17th , 1998
    The Top 20 Respoonses to Software/Hardware Problems33NoneGood Laugh
    Nominations Sought for TAPR Board of Directors35TAPR StaffNominations for 1998 Elections Requested
    Kit/Publications Update34TAPR StaffAN-93, TUC-52/Metcon-2, DAS, TAC-2, GPS-20 Power Interface, MIC-E, GPS30PC, 9600 baud land mobile mods book, Spread Spectrum Book, TCP/IP Book, TAPR Mug
    NADSD Update35Carl Estey, WA0CQGNADSD will be going to CD after January 15th


    1998



  137. TAPR Packet Status Register #69  Winter 1998
    • TAPR Board of Directors Elections
    • TAPR 900 MHz FHSS Radio Design Meeting
    • TAPR 900 MHz FHSS Project Fundraiser
    • What Exactly Does the Inside of a GPS30PC Look Like?
    • The Birth of the Internet
    • SPAMing on the TAPR Lists
    • TAPR Differential GPS Referecnce Station Kit
    • APRS QSY Update
    • Microship Status - 12/31/97
    • PSK31: An HF Keyboard to Keyboard Mode
    • Variable-Length Coding Used in PSK31
    • TAPR EVM56002 Interface Boards and Enclosure Kit
    • TPRS Fall Digital Symposium
    • 1998 Dayton Digital Events!
    • 1998 ARRL and TAPR DCC
    • How to Make APRSDos Maps from the USGS CDs
    • Kits/Publications Update
    • FCC Announces Electroni Renewal Form 900


  138. TAPR Packet Status Register #70  Spring 1998
    • AX.25 Version 2.2 is on the Web
    • Wisconsin Association of Packet Radio (WAPR)
    • Data Control Channel Protocol
    • ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference 1998
    • GPS Marks 20th Anniversary
    • NADSD Point of Contact Change
    • New GPS Resources for Civilian Use
    • Bruninga Wins Technical Excellence Award
    • 1.2 GHz Threat
    • New Versions of APRS
    • APRS TRACKS
    • Amateur Radio Spectrum Protection Bill Introduced
    • Digital Amateur Radio in South Africa
    • TAC-2 Versus DGPS Questions
    • No Bonus Points for Field Day Packet Contacts
    • SK: Robert A. Gregory, KB6QH
    • TAC32: A Software Interface for TAC-2 and DGPS Interface Board
    • Election Results
    • Correction to PSK31 Articles
    • YAM: Yet Another 9600 bps Modem
    • Projects Updates


  139. TAPR Packet Status Register #71  Summer 1998
    • 1998 ARRL & TAPR Digital Communications Conference
    • AX.25 Version 2.2
    • 20 Anniversary of Amateur Packet
    • Jamming Solves Noise Problem
    • 1998 Dayton Report
    • TAPR FHSS Design Report
    • TAPR FHSS Fundraiser
    • YAM: Yet Another 9600 Modem
    • ARRL Asks FCC to Deny LMCC 70 cm Request
    • Phase 3D Launch Date Unknown
    • Bad News on P3D Launch
    • Phase 3D Lab Web Site
    • TAPR EVM Radio Interface and Enclosure Kit
    • ***Connect Request
    • GPS-25, Oncore, and Rb Comments
    • TAPR Spread Spectrum Publication
    • Amateur Radio Spectrum Protection Act Needs Co-Sponsors
    • FCC Amends Rules for U-NII Devices on 5 GHz
    • APRS Fire Spotter Tracking
    • MIR to De-Orbit Early


  140. TAPR Packet Status Register #72  Fall 1998
    • A New Vision for Amateur Radio Service
    • APRS QSY - Final Report
    • Bill Tynan, W3XO, to Step Down as AMSAT-NA President
    • FHSS Radio Design Update
    • FHSS Project Fundraiser
    • Nominations Sought for TAPR Board
    • FlashCard Project
    • TAPR PIC-Encoder Project
    • APRS, Spread Spectrum Highlight DCC
    • 17th Digital Communications Conference
    • Tim Mitchell, KA5RYF, SK
    • Abstracts from the 17th DCC Proceedings
    • New Product Announcement: DSP Update for the PK-232
    • ***Connect Request
    • APRS for Palm III Under Development
    • FCC Office on the Secretary Relocates
    • FCC's NESS: Ensure Adequate Spectrum for Amateurs


    1999



  141. TAPR Packet Status Register #73  Winter 1999
    • 1999 ARRL and TAPR DCC
    • 1999 Dayton Events!
    • PSK31 for Linux and SB
    • TAPR FHSS Radio Update
    • Galois C++ Class Library
    • TPRS Fall Digital Symposium
    • TAPR Board Elections
    • TAPR List Server Upgraded
    • APRS Network Congestion
    • palmAPRS Beta on FTP
    • DGPS - Differential GPS
    • GPS Modernization Initiative
    • New Version of HamView
    • Technology Demo Day
    • PIC-et Radio: Send UI Frames Using PIC Microprocessors
    • Spread Spectrum with a PIC
    • Earthmate GPS Units
    • Changes at Agrelo
    • TH-D7A Firmware Update
    • APRS Needs Your Help
    • APRSat
    • EVM Radio Interface Kit
    • Web Page Editor Wanted
    • ***Connect Request
    • Review of Simplex Controller
    • SK: King Hussein, JY1
    • APRS Emergency Planning
    • FCC's Hollingsworth on Net


  142. TAPR Packet Status Register #74  Spring 1999
    • TAC32 Version 2.1.0 is Available
    • Packet Radio for Less Than $10
    • FCC Announces Formation of the Technological Advisory Council
    • Amateur Spread Spectrum Radio in Japan
    • Japanese Spread Spectrum Recent Activity Report
    • pocketAPRS
    • APRS Mic-Lite
    • TAPR Board of Director Elections
    • GPS-25 Price Drop
    • TCP Header Compression According to Van Jacobson via AX.25
    • PIC-E
    • Dayton '99 TAPR Digital Forum and Pack*Bash
    • ARRL/TAPR 1999 Digital Communications Conference


  143. TAPR Packet Status Register #75  Summer 1999
    • DXTelnet Version 4.51
    • Ham Tracker Free Download
    • Formation of APRS Working Group
    • Dayton 1999
    • Mic-E / MIM Transmit
    • Microchip Seminar
    • APRS Microphone Encoder Firmware for the PIC-E
    • KISS is Ultra Simple
    • First Impressions on Rand McNally GPS Receiver
    • New Version of GPS-E-2
    • APRS ICQserver
    • METCON Update
    • ***Connect Request
    • Linux APRS Digipeater 2.0
    • New Version of aprsd Linux APRS Internet Server
    • PocketAPRS v1.0 Released
    • X-APRS Alpha Version Released
    • ACE: APRS for Windows CE
    • XMLserve
    • DSP FTP Area is Reorganized
    • SK: Ray Petit, W7GHM, CLOVER Inventor
    • RM-9673


  144. TAPR Packet Status Register #76  Fall 1999
    • Y2K Upgrade for AA4RE BBS
    • Implementing HF Digital Voice in the Amateur Service
    • TAPR 900 MHz FHSS Radio Design Update
    • Phase 3D Launch
    • 1999 ARRL and TAPR DCC
    • 18th DCC Proceedings Available from TAPR
    • Introduction to APRS
    • Xastir 0.1.2 Available
    • PRUG
    • 1999 TAPR Technology Day
    • FCC Report and Order: Spread Spectrum WT Docket No. 97-12
    • Nominations Sought for TAPR Board of Directors
    • A Thank You to TAPR
    • SK: Radio Legend Jean Shepherd, K2ORS
    • PIC-E FRAM Modification: Souping Up Your PIC-E
    • ARRL Task Force Seeks Future Technology Proposals
    • APRS Protocol Specification
    • DGPS Reference Station Interference Board


    2000



  145. TAPR Packet Status Register #77  Winter 2000
    • TAPR Bylaws
    • New Mailing List
    • Y2K AA4RE BBS Software
    • FHSS Radio Design
    • IOARC
    • APRS Draft Protocol Spec
    • APRSdos Version 846
    • A Perspective on Open Source, Xastir, Amateur Radio and Linux
    • NEWQPSK for Linux
    • Proposal for a SS Transponder Payload on the International Space Station
    • Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - 9/25/99
    • 2000 DCC Update
    • Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - 5/13/99
    • Board of Directors Meeeting Minutes - 9/24/99
    • Board of Director Elections
    • New PSK31 Program
    • Dayton 2000


  146. TAPR Packet Status Register #78  Spring 2000
    • TAPR Election Results
    • New TAPR CDs
    • ARRL/TAPR DCC
    • GPS Selective Availability Turned Off Permanently
    • RIGBlaster - A Soundcard to Rig Interface
    • Multiport Packet Radio PC-Card
    • APRSdec - The Full APRS Decoder Program
    • APRS Working Group
    • APRSdec - Sample Output
    • APRS Protocol Reference Excerpts


  147. TAPR Packet Status Register #79  Summer 2000
    • Enclosure for PIC-E
    • The Role of Amateur Radio in the New Century
    • TAPR Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
    • Correlation for Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
    • 2000 ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference


    2001



  148. TAPR Packet Status Register #80  Winter 20001
    • HamHUD Has a New Home
    • Greetings from the Penn-Ohio DX Society
    • TAPR Elects Officers
    • Electronic PSR?
    • Compact Flash Adapter - II
    • TUC-52 / METCON-2
    • Modems for AO-40
    • Inside the Kenwood TM-D700 Data Radio
    • TAPR Director Roles
    • TAPR Appoints New Directors, Secretary
    • Director Nominations Sought
    • Meeting Minutes - 9/22/00
    • Online Meeting Minutes - 2000
    • Proceedings Now Available on CD-ROM
    • FHSS Radio Update
    • Digital Radio in the New Millenium
    • TAPR DCD with MX614 Modem
    • TAPR Looking for Volunteers


  149. TAPR Packet Status Register #81  Spring/Summer 2001
    • President's Corner
    • Version 7.6.0 of WXN Released
    • First Quarter 2001 Board Of Director Notes
    • APRS News And Commentary
    • $20 Atomic Clock At Wal-Mart
    • Packet Status Register Upcoming Issues
    • XNET Routing Philosophies and Implementations
    • ARRL Again Petitions FCC For Primary Allocation at 2300-2305 MHz
    • FCC Examines Additional Spectrum Bands To Support Advanced Wireless Services
    • Update on TAPR Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Radio
    • PC/FLEXNET32
    • From The Editor
    • 20th Annual ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference


    2002



  150. TAPR Packet Status Register #82  Winter 2002
    • President's Corner
    • 2001 ARRL/TAPR DCC
    • Past DCC Proceedings
    • Project Updates: W7PUA DSP-10 2m SDR
    • Project Updates: Digital Voice
    • TAPR Board of Directors Meeting
    • Tac32 Software Update
    • Ham Radio 2002
    • Some Packet Networking Musings
    • APRS in the Sydney 2000 Olympics
    • Big changes in aprs.net and findu.com
    • FindU Wins EarthLink AVL Contest


  151. TAPR Packet Status Register #83  Spring 2002
    • President's Corner
    • Call for TAPR BoD Nominations
    • TAPR Project Status
    • Using Computers in Harsh Conditions
    • The Seattle Software Radio
    • New High-Speed Digital Working Group Chairman
    • Digital Voice Project
    • Dayton Hamvention Plans
    • The TNC3
    • NOAA Environmental Hero Award
    • Digital Communications Conference
    • D-STAR System at Dayton Hamvention Radio


  152. TAPR Packet Status Register #84  Summer 2002
    • President's Corner
    • www.findu.com Backup Server Status
    • Election of TAPR Board of Directors
    • SM2496 TNCs Available
    • 21st Annual ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference
    • Dayton 2002 Board of Directors Meeting
    • Office Move Postmortem
    • KB0THN Wins IEEE Presidents Scholarship
    • K4HG Wins Earthlink R&D Grand Prize
    • The Linksys USB Wireless LAN Adapter
    • Inexpensive High-Speed Packet is Here
    • APRS at Arkansas 2002 Search and Rescue


  153. TAPR Packet Status Register #85  Autumn 2002
    • President's Corner
    • 2002 ARRL/TAPR Conference
    • Check AX.25 Packets Quickly with a 0x9F0B
    • A 2.4 GHz Yagi Antenna
    • My Little Near Space
    • Emergency Radio E-Mail
    • Growth of PC/FLEXNET in the Northeast U.S.


    2003



  154. TAPR Packet Status Register #86  Winter 2003
    • President's Corner
    • New 802.11 E-List
    • TAPR Project Policy
    • OneTech '02 Technical Symposium
    • Book Review: 802.11 Wireless Networks
    • 3D Environments and Mars: A Follow-up from the 2002 DCC
    • Extending Icom OPC-581 Extension Cables for Icom IC-706S
    • Digital Radio Mondiale and Amateur Radio Implications
    • DCC 2003 in Connecticut


  155. TAPR Packet Status Register #87  Spring 2003
    • President's Corner
    • Announcing N2YGK's Linux aprsdigi Version 2.4.3
    • Real Networking: Is it the Key to Keeping & Reviving Packet?
    • Revitalizing "Plain" Packet
    • TAPR Membership
    • A New Tactical Reporting Protocol
    • Portable Tactical Digital Communications Using Off-the-Shelf Consumer Components
    • 802.11b Used in Ham's Shuttle Recovery Efforts
    • WA8WDQ Replaces K0PFX on TAPR Board
    • APRS IP Mobile in a Non-Dynamic Wireless Environment or 802.11 APRS
    • Welcome to Jeannie, The House That Listens
    • TAPR Order Form
    • TAPR and ARRL 22nd Annual Digital Communications Conference


  156. TAPR Packet Status Register #88  Summer 2003
    • President's Corner  - Something special by John Ackermann, N8UR
    • Call for TAPR Board of Directors
    • Digital Communications Conference Taking Shape  - by Steven Bible, N7HPR
    • Try This On For Size  - by Wes Johnston, KD4RDB
    • NZART Conference  - by Darryl Smith, VK2TDS
    • WAPaprs: APRS on a Cell Phone  - by Richard Parry, W9IF
    • Packet in the Real World  - by Darryl Smith, VK2TDS
    • TAPR Order Form


  157. TAPR Packet Status Register #89  Autumn 2003
    • President's Corner: TAPR's Future
    • Minutes of TAPR Board Meeting
    • APRS-TNC1 Kit Nears Completion
    • HSMM Microwave Radio
    • Power Supply for TEKK T-Net Mini/Micro Data Radios
    • APRSWXNET/CWOP Data and California Fires
    • Spread Spectrum Power Control


    2004



  158. TAPR Packet Status Register #90  Winter 2004
    • President's Corner: FCC & SDRs
    • Kit Supporting T-238 Weather Station Released
    • APRS Best Practices
    • D-Star Presentation and Demo
    • Basic Password Security
    • TNC-X is Now Shipping
    • How to Set Up Access Points and Repeaters for Home


  159. TAPR Packet Status Register #91  Spring 2004
    • President's Corner
    • Call for Nominations
    • TAPR's Comments on the Cognitive Radio/SDR NPRM (08-103)
    • Announcing the 2004 TAPR Digital Bash
    • Silent Key: Billy Ray Jones, N5OIN
    • Call for Papers
    • TAPR Vector Network Analysis Beta Test
    • X1W Kit Update
    • APRS at NWS-ILX
    • APRS Forums at Tampa Bay Hamfest
    • Kenwood THD7 A/G and Perl
    • Letter to the Editor


  160. TAPR Packet Status Register #92  Summer 2004
    • President's Corner
    • Digital Communications Conference: September in Des Moines
    • APRS on a Tandem Bicycle
    • G4IDE Receives TAPR Lifetime Achievement Award
    • Introducing the Open Tracker
    • Reconstituting the Packet Network
    • 2004 DCC Proceedings
    • TAPR Order Form


  161. TAPR Packet Status Register #93  Autumn 2004
    • President's Corner
    • HF Digital Voice Update
    • 2004 DCC in Des Moines, Iowa
    • Fourth Annual 070 Club PSKfest
    • Alternate Input Frequency for APRS
    • findU Major Project
    • SW Ohio Digital Symposium
    • Roger Barker, G4IDE, SK
    • New D700 Keyboard Interface
    • TAPR Order Form


    2005



  162. TAPR Packet Status Register #94  Winter 2005
    • President's Corner
    • Ten-Tec to Offer TAPR Vector Network Analyzer
    • DSPx for Embedded Applications Update
    • Commercial HSMM
    • D-STAR D-Licious?
    • Confronting AX.25 V2.2
    • PIC-et Radio IV: How to Send PSK31 Data Using Inexpensive PICs
    • Eliminating Source Routing from APRS - Part 1
    • Inexpensive GPS25 Offered
    • TAPR Order Form


  163. TAPR Packet Status Register #95  Spring 2005
    • President's Corner
    • TAPR at the Dayton Hamvention
    • University of Alabama - Huntsville BalloonSat Report
    • Eliminating Source Routing from APRS - Part 2
    • Call For Papers: DCC
    • HSMM Technology Task Force Report to ARRL Board of Directors
    • Call for Nominations
    • FCC's Broadcast Flag Struck Down in Federal Court
    • Having Hamvention Moments
    • TAPR Order Form


  164. TAPR Packet Status Register #96  Summer 2005
    • President's Corner
    • Election of TAPR Directors
    • Evolution of TAPR/TEN-TEC RF Vector Network Analyzer
    • Product Review: Garmin GPS18 PC GPS Receiver
    • Eliminating Source Routing from APRS - Part 3
    • T238+ - A Second Generation Weather Station
    • W1FB Technical Excellence Award
    • Packet Radio Telnet Nodes: Using NOS Software as a Possible Solution
    • BWRIE
    • TAPR Order Form


  165. TAPR Packet Status Register #97  Autumn 2005
    • President's Corner
    • TAPR Elects New President
    • 2005 DCC Report
    • New SIG for AX.25 Layer 2 Discussions
    • 20th Annual SW Ohio Digital Symposium
    • AX.25 as a Layer 2 Protocol
    • Towards a Next Generation Amateur Radio Network
    • TAPR Order Form


    2006



  166. TAPR Packet Status Register #98  Winter 2006
    • President's Corner
    • Icom D-Star Today
    • SuitSat-1: The Unique Talking Satellite
    • TAPR TADD Projects
    • CT1DMK Reflock II
    • HF Digital Voice Has Arrived!
    • EMCOMM Easytenna
    • SW Ohio Digital Symposium a Success!
    • Can AX.25 Be Saved? (Should It Be?)
    • TAPR Order Form


  167. TAPR Packet Status Register #99  Spring 2006
    • Dayton Hamvention
    • Call for Nominations: TAPR Board
    • TADD-3 Pulse Distribution Amplifier
    • 2006 DCC
    • Call for Papers: DCC
    • Stereo Microscope for Surface Mount Soldering!
    • SW Ohio Digital Symposium: Looking For New Organizer
    • APRS Field Day 2006
    • Call for Papers: 2006 AMSAT Space Symposium
    • Tracker2: Advanced APRS Tracking in Small Package
    • Amateur Radio Missing the Digital Age
    • TAPR Order Form


  168. TAPR Packet Status Register #100  Summer/Autumn 2006
    • President's Corner
    • Digital Voice in Hello ARRL Special Event
    • Doug McKinney, KC3RL, Silent Key
    • Dayton News
    • DCC News
    • TAPR Celebrates 25th Anniversary at DCC
    • New TAPR Board Members
    • Catalog on Line
    • Clock-Block
    • TADD Enclosure
    • D-PRS
    • Are the Bands Going to Hell?
    • (Some) Encryption is Legal
    • Digital Voice Using 100 Hz Bandwidth


    2007



  169. TAPR Packet Status Register #101  Winter 2007
    • President's Corner
    • Open Source Hardware License
    • HPSDR.org
    • Inquiry: 802.16 Metro Area Networks
    • "FatPPS" Pulse Stretcher
    • Gwyn Reedy, W1BEL, Silent Key
    • TAPR and AMSAT Combine Dinners at Dayton Hamvention
    • Official TAPR Hamvention Hotel
    • Second (Decade) Down and Third to Go
    • 2007 DCC Dates amd Site


  170. TAPR Packet Status Register #102  Spring 2007
    • President's Corner
    • DRMDV
    • TAPR-AMSAT Banquet at 2007 Dayton Hamvention
    • Comment on New HF Digital Protocol
    • Ham Radio 'Systems-On-a-Chip'
    • New Digital Group
    • OpenTracker+
    • APRS Helps Conservation Group
    • 2006 TAPR Financial Report


  171. TAPR Packet Status Register #103  Summer/Autumn 2007  (DCC 2007)
    • President's Corner
    • DCC Speaker Schedule
    • DCC at BDL
    • DCC Proceedings Submitted Papers
    • Use It or Lose It, SHF Edition
    • If It Looks Like Ducting...


    2008



  172. TAPR Packet Status Register #104  Winter 2008
    • President's Corner
    • HPSDR Project Status
    • Minutes of TAPR Board of Directors Meeting
    • DCC 2008 Plans
    • NUE-PSK
    • Beam Steering in Combat...
    • FDMDV
    • Click Once
    • Preliminary Treasurer's report for 2007


  173. TAPR Packet Status Register #105  Spring 2008
    • President's Corner
    • TAPR Plans for Dayton Hamvention
    • 2008 ARRL/TAPR DCC: Call for Papers
    • D-STAR DV Sensitivity vs. Analog Sensitivity
    • EcomScs
    • Digital Voice for Amateur Radio DVD
    • Digimode Identifiers
    • WT4M's Octopus Console


  174. TAPR Packet Status Register #106  Autumn 2008
    • President's Corner
    • TAPR Board of Directors Election
    • HPSDR Project Production Status, August 2008
    • Microwave Engineering Project
    • RFID for ARRL Ham Radio Nametags and Station Identification/Reporting by DTMF
    • HF DV Challenge
    • Digital Speech Within 100 Hz Bandwidth
    • Development Plan for Digital Speech Within 100 Hz Bandwidth Software


    2009



  175. TAPR Packet Status Register #107  Winter 2009
    • President's Corner
    • DCC Highlights
    • DCC: "Pretty Interesting"
    • The Problem is Pointing
    • New TAPR Server
    • A Soft Processor for DSP
    • Asterisk Provides an Interoperability Platform
    • Ham Radio Text Messaging/Contact Initiative
    • New TAPR Badge Available


  176. TAPR Packet Status Register #108  Spring 2009
    • President's Corner
    • TAPR at Hamvention
    • New Time and Frequency Products: TADD-2 and TADD-2 Mini Frequency Dividers
    • Treasurer's Report for 2008
    • A Cheap SDR Loran-C Frequency Receiver


  177. TAPR Packet Status Register #109  Autumn 2009
    • President's Corner
    • KD2S, TAPR's 1st President SK
    • All PSR Issues Are Now Online
    • Short Bits
    • Assembly of HPSDR Transceiver
    • Using APRS in the Polish Alps
    • Minutes of TAPR Board Meeting
    • TAPR Conflict of Interest Policy
    • TAPR Document Retention and Destruction Policy
    • TAPR Joint Venture Policy
    • TAPR Whistleblower Policy
    • Dear Editor
    • Noise Temperature Measurement on Mercury


    2010



  178. TAPR Packet Status Register #110  Winter 2010
    • President's Corner
    • DCC Proceedings Are Now Online
    • Six DVDs of DCC Released
    • ADS-WS1 Weather Station
    • Kitting PennyWhistle
    • 2009 Midwest VHF/UHF Society Frequency Measuring Test
    • TAPR at Dayton Hamvention
    • TAPR Twitter
    • Rubidium Frequency Standard LPRO-101 in the Ham Shack
    • Hermes DDC/DUC HF Transceiver


  179. TAPR Packet Status Register #111  Spring 2010
    • President's Corner
    • See You at the Hamvention in Dayton!
    • Magister Available Now
    • 2010 TAPR-ARRL DCC in Vancouver
    • David Toth, VE3GYQ (SK)
    • N4XWE: New TAPR Board Member
    • Join TAPR on Facebook and Twitter
    • Six DVDs of DCC Released
    • Get a New TAPR Badge
    • Advanced Amateur Radio Digital Infrastructure Techniques
    • Overview of DVB-S Modulation for Digital-ATV


  180. TAPR Packet Status Register #112  Summer 2010
    • President's Corner
    • 2010 TAPR-ARRL DCC in Vancouver
    • TAPR Board of Directors Election
    • Snapshots of TAPR at the Hamvention
    • TAPR Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
    • Join TAPR on Facebook and Twitter
    • T-238 Weather Station: 10th Birthday!
    • Six DVDs of DCC Released
    • Get a New TAPR Badge
    • 10 MHz OCXO Clock for the hpSDR Transceiver
    • AT Golden Packet Report
    • OpenHPSDR Project Software
    • Shorts
    • CODEC2: Development Continues
    • Write Early and Write Often
    • The Fine Print


  181. TAPR Packet Status Register #113  Autumn 2010
    • President's Corner
    • DVB-S and DVB-T Using a USRP2
    • Join TAPR on Facebook and Twitter
    • Counting TNCs on the Wall
    • 2010 DCC Notes
    • Shorts
    • Metis PCB Design Challenges
    • TAPR Election Results
    • Write Early and Write Often
    • The Fine Print


    2011



  182. TAPR Packet Status Register #114  Winter 2011
    • President's Corner
    • SDR Cube Transceiver
    • TAPR at Hamvention
    • 2011 TAPR ARRL DCC
    • AVolunteer
    • Metis
    • AVRS - Automatic Voice Relay System
    • Write Here!
    • AVRS Java Parsers
    • The Fine Print


  183. TAPR Packet Status Register #115  Spring 2011
    • President's Corner
    • TAPR Digital Forum
    • WB4APR at TAPR-AMSAT Banquet
    • Packet Switching Research Opportunity
    • openHPSDR Update
    • Present at the Creation
    • Write Here!
    • 100W Class-A Amplifier for Penelope
    • 2011 TAPR ARRL DCC
    • A Little TAPR History
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  184. TAPR Packet Status Register #116  Summer 2011
    • President's Corner
    • Board of Directors Elections
    • DCC Schedules
    • Bible's Blog
    • Digital ATVYahoo Group
    • What's With the ###?
    • Hermes on YouTube
    • Time for More Time
    • TAPR at Dayton Hamvention
    • TAPR Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
    • Join TAPR on Twitter & Facebook
    • VK6APH Receives Award
    • APRS Supports Bicycle Riders Public Service Event
    • APRS Tactical Call Signs
    • Write Here!
    • Fixing A Little TAPR History
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


    2012



  185. TAPR Packet Status Register #117  Winter 2012
    • President's Corner
    • iQuadLabs-TAPR Agreement
    • 2011 DCC Video Online
    • TAPR Directors Elections
    • VK5DGR on Codec 2 at linux.conf.au 2012
    • Doodle Labs DL-435
    • Going to Ohio
    • When Digital Was Mechanical
    • Now on YouTube
    • TAPR-ARRL DCC 2011
    • HPSDR Projects
    • Freq & Time Related Kits
    • The Great Create
    • My Steve Jobs Story
    • LW and MW DX
    • Join TAPR on Twitter & Facebook
    • Write Here!
    • PSR Advertising Rates
    • Still Fixing a Little TAPR History
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  186. TAPR Packet Status Register #118  Spring 2012
    • President's Corner
    • WA2DFI at Four Days in May
    • Short Bits
    • TAPR at Hamvention
    • DCC Update
    • TADD-2 Mini is Now Available
    • Hermes Is On His Way
    • Getting Started: Doodle Labs Data Radio
    • UDPSDR-HF2 SDRstick
    • Deploying a KPC-3P as a "BBS in a Box"
    • Twitter & Facebook
    • Write Here!
    • PSR Advertising Rates
    • Get On the Air with SDR
    • W7SLB SK
    • Open Hardware Summit 2012
    • The Fine Print
    • TAPR Membership App


  187. TAPR Packet Status Register #119  Summer 2012
    • President's Corner
    • DCC Schedule at a Glance
    • DCC Rooms at a Glance
    • Preliminary DCC Schedule
    • Banquet Speaker
    • Sunday Seminar
    • Experimenting with High-Speed Wireless Networking in the 420 MHz Band
    • TAPR, PSR and Other Initialisms
    • TAPR at Hamvention
    • VK5DGR to Receive ARRL Technical
    • Innovation Award
    • Hardware News
    • Advances in SDR Usage
    • The Packet Node Project
    • TAPR Hamvention Gallery
    • Golden Packet - Maybe Next Year?
    • DIXPRS - New APRS IGate/Digi App
    • John Bennett, N4XI, RIP
    • TAPR on the Net
    • Vic Poor, W5SMM, RIP
    • Write Here!
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  188. TAPR Packet Status Register #120  Autumn 2012
    • President's Corner
    • Election Results
    • Staying Informed
    • Board Meeting Minutes
    • Empirical Outlook
    • DCC Prize Winners
    • Online Board Meeting
    • Experimenting with High-Speed Wireless Networking in the 420-MHz Band
    • Reading the Mail
    • DCC Video Online
    • GNU Radio Module for Hermes/Metis
    • FreeDV Ham Radio Digital Voice Software
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


    2013



  189. TAPR Packet Status Register #121  Winter 2013
    • President's Corner
    • ARRL-TAPR 2012 DCC
    • Paying TAPR
    • Mammoth Cave Packet Test
    • GNU Radio
    • Hank Oredson, W0RLI, Silent Key
    • Homemade WWVB "Radial LED Clock"
    • ARRL Board of Directors' Digital Matters
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  190. TAPR Packet Status Register #122  Spring 2013
    • President's Corner
    • TAPR at Hamvention
    • Paying TAPR Update
    • DCC Update
    • Bits
    • Mammoth Cave APRS Radio Test Results
    • When Digital Was Cool
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • 2012 Compiled Financial Statements
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  191. TAPR Packet Status Register #123  Summer 2013
    • President's Corner
    • 2013 Digital Communications
    • Conference
    • HPSDR Hermes J16 Breakout Board
    • KICKSTARTER for DCC Video
    • Directors Election
    • TADD-2 Mini Kit
    • TAPR at Hamvention
    • TAPR Helps Kids Build Kits
    • APRS Touchtone
    • That T in TAPR
    • Amateur (Digital) Radio and Ramblings of a Software Developer
    • Your Working E-Mail Address is Important to TAPR
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


    2014



  192. TAPR Packet Status Register #124  Winter 2014
    • President's Corner
    • My Favorite National
    • Amateur Radio Event
    • MicroHAMS Digital Conference
    • Projects Slashdotted
    • Radio Computer Networking
    • Conference - A Retrospective
    • TAPR Calendar
    • Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
    • Annual General Membership
    • Meeting Minutes
    • $20 Multimode SDR
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  193. TAPR Packet Status Register #125  Spring 2014
    • President's Corner
    • TADD-1 Available Again
    • TAPR Office Closed in May
    • Four Days in May
    • DigitalRadio2
    • TAPR Calendar
    • Hamvention with TAPR
    • 2014 TAPR/ARRL DCC
    • STL-SDR for TV-DX Meteor Scatter
    • Missive from Misko
    • Clearly an Analog Radio
    • C.Crane CCRadio 2E Enhanced Reviewed
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  194. TAPR Packet Status Register #126  Summer 2014
    • 2014 ARRL/TAPR DCC
    • DCC Sunday Seminar
    • 2014 ARRL/TAPR DCC Papers
    • URONode: An Alternative Powerful
    • Node for Linux and Pi
    • Directors Election
    • TAPR Calendar
    • Minutes of the TAPR Board of Directors
    • Meeting, Dayton, OH, May 15, 2014
    • TAPR Dayton Videos
    • TAPR Hamvention Photos
    • TAPR at ARRL Centennial Convention
    • Bits of TAPR
    • Golden Packet Claimed!
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


    2015



  195. TAPR Packet Status Register #127  Winter 2015
    • DCC Major Prize Winners
    • DCC: Let's Do It Again!
    • TR-Plus T/R Switch kit available
    • Hermes J16 Breakout Board kit available
    • Penelope for PennyLane Trade-In Program
    • Speaking at the DCC...
    • TAPR Board Meeting Minutes
    • TAPR Annual General Membership Meeting Minutes
    • Directors Election
    • 3rd ARRL Computer Networking Conference
    • White Space Radio
    • AxMail-Fax - Front-End Client for URONode
    • TAPR Calendar
    • Burning Man Trackers and Display Software
    • From the TAPR Mailbag
    • Bits of TAPR
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  196. TAPR Packet Status Register #128  Spring 2015
    • Hamvention with TAPR
    • Hamvention TAPR Forum Schedule
    • TAPR Calendar
    • DCC in Chicago, October 9-11
    • Penelope for PennyLane Trade-In Program
    • Near Space Flights as a Tool for STEM Education
    • Build a Better Demodulator for APRS / AX.25 Packet
    • Amateur Radio Lectures in India
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  197. TAPR Packet Status Register #129  Summer 2015
    • DCC with TAPR
    • DCC Saturday Night Banquet Speaker
    • DCC Sunday Seminar Presenter
    • DCC Schedule at a Glance
    • DCC Rooms at a Glance
    • DCC Detailed Schedule
    • TASS Coaxial Relay System
    • Directors Election
    • Know KD6OZH's Work?
    • Audio and Video Online
    • On the Net
    • Converting a Packet/Winlink Station to Raspberry Pi
    • Write Here!
    • What's On Your Bench?
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


    2016



  198. TAPR Packet Status Register #130  January 2016
    • President's Corner
    • Raspberry Pi QRP TX Shield for 20m WSPR
    • TASS CPU-Controlled Switch System
    • Board Meeting Minutes
    • Annual Membership Meeting Minutes
    • Eastnet Meets TAPR
    • Buster
    • Know KD6OZH's Work?
    • Write Here!
    • The Problem is Pointing
    • APRS Satellites with PSK31 and DTMF/Voice
    • ARM Radio
    • DCC Video Online
    • On the Net
    • DCC Photos
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  199. TAPR Packet Status Register #131  Spring 2016
    • President's Corner
    • Hamvention TAPR Forum Schedule
    • WA1LOU Wins Hamvention Award
    • DCC in St. Pete
    • Raspberry Pi QRP TX Shield for WSPR on 20 Meters
    • TAPR Wear Now Available
    • Real Time Operating System (RTOS)
    • Write Here!
    • Ham TV - ARISS
    • KD6OZH Mesh Network List
    • DCC Video Online
    • On the Net
    • Annual Financial Statements
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  200. TAPR Packet Status Register #132  Summer 2016
    • President's Corner
    • DCC Papers
    • TAPR WSPR Board Beacon
    • Directors Election
    • VOACAP Text-GUI on Linux
    • TAPR Wear Now Available
    • TAPR at Hamvention in Pictures
    • Know Your Node
    • KD6OZH Mesh Network List
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • CN2016 Report
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


    2017



  201. TAPR Packet Status Register #133  Winter 2017
    • President's Corner
    • DCC Video Online
    • New Kit: TNS-BUF
    • New Board: TICC
    • Donation to Hamlin Middle School
    • Minutes of TAPR Board Meeting
    • Minutes of TAPR Annual Meeting
    • TAPR Election Results
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • KD6OZH Mesh Network List
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • 2017 DCC Photos
    • DCC Banquet Prizes
    • Open Hardware Presentation
    • Case for Mar
    • Iron Butt Ride Trip Report
    • TAPR Financial Statements
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  202. TAPR Packet Status Register #134  Spring 2017
    • President's Corner
    • Hamvention TAPR Forum in Detail
    • Greg Jones, WD5IVD, SK
    • DCC in St. Louis, Sept. 15-1
    • DCC Call for Papers
    • DCC Video Online
    • Old School Packet Network in North Carolina
    • Know Your Node
    • The Latest from TAPR...
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • KD6OZH Mesh Network List
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  203. TAPR Packet Status Register #135  Summer 2017
    • President's Corner
    • DCC Papers
    • DCC Schedule
    • Directors Election
    • The Latest from TAPR...
    • TAPR Board Meeting Minutes
    • Hamvention TAPR Forum Video Online
    • Packet Travel in Poland and Slovakia
    • East Coast BearNet 9600 Baud Packet Backbone
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  204. TAPR Packet Status Register #136  Autumn 2017
    • President's Corner
    • DCC Video Guide
    • DCC Prize Winners
    • HamSCI's Eclipse Results
    • How a Ham and Near Space Explorer Used APRS to Collect Data on the August 21st Solar Eclipse
    • More Eclipse Stories
    • BoardBoard of Directors Meeting Minutes
    • TAPR Annual Membership Meeting
    • Election Results
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


    2018



  205. TAPR Packet Status Register #137  Winter 2018
    • President's Corner
    • PulsePuppy
    • Greg Jones Memorial Endowment
    • Phase 4 Space Kickoff
    • XC-3006
    • Evangelizing Ham Radio Data Modes
    • Set Up an IPv6 Gateway on Packet
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • Aruba on a Sloper
    • N7DRB SK
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  206. TAPR Packet Status Register #138  Spring 2018
    • President's Corner
    • Hamvention TAPR Forum in Detail
    • DCC Call for Papers
    • TAPR at HamSCI Workshop
    • WSPR Without Tears
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • In the Works
    • AxMail-FAX
    • Power Down, DX Up
    • Donate to TAPR
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  207. TAPR Packet Status Register #139  Summer 2018
    • President's Corner
    • DCC Schedule
    • TAPR Directors Election
    • Mail List Changes
    • TAPR TICC Impresses at Atomic Clock Research Lab
    • TAPR Impresses at the "Big Show"
    • WSPR Testing My Autotuned Small
    • Magnetic Loop Antenna
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • If You Don't "Schmooze," You Will Lose
    • Donate to TAPR
    • The End of Daytime HF
    • Write Here!
    • Misko On the Road
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


    2019



  208. TAPR Packet Status Register #140  Winter 2019
    • President's Corner
    • WSPR Without Tears 30m Transmitter
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • HPSDR Sale
    • DCC Call for Papers
    • TAPR Election Results
    • TAPR Takes a Hamcation
    • TAPR Board Meeting Minutes
    • 2018 DCC Videos Online
    • Annual Membership Meeting
    • 2018 DCC Photo Album
    • FY 6800 Generator as Beacon
    • Donate to TAPR
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  209. TAPR Packet Status Register #141  Spring 2019
    • President's Corner
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • Hamvention TAPR Forum
    • HPSDR Sale
    • TAPR on the Case at HamSCI Workshop
    • Hamvention HamSCI Forum
    • 2018 DCC Videos Online
    • PSAT2 User Operations Manual
    • DCC Call for Papers
    • Donate to TAPR
    • DCC Prize Winners
    • Call for All: GNU Radio Conference
    • Microwave Update 2019
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  210. TAPR Packet Status Register #142  Summer 2019
    • President's Corner
    • DCC Schedule
    • TAPR Directors Election
    • WSPR on 20, 30 & 40 Meters
    • $10,000 Grant from ARDC
    • TAPR Short Bits
    • Donate to TAPR
    • Team Up with YT7MPB
    • Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
    • Appalachian Golden Packet Expansion
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • Hamvention Photo Gallery
    • TAPR's packetRadio
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  211. TAPR Packet Status Register #143  December 2019
    • President's Corner
    • TAPR Elections
    • Misko and APRS in Reunion
    • Deaths in the Family
    • Introducing the TAPR TangerinseSDR
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • Board Meeting Minutes
    • Donate to TAPR
    • Annual Meeting Minutes
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


    2020



  212. TAPR Packet Status Register #144  Winter 2020
    • President's Corner
    • NOTICE
    • TAPR.ORG - The Next Generation
    • TAPR Members to Attend 2020 HamSCI Workshop
    • On the Air with YT7MPB
    • Donate to TAPR
    • DCC Wrap-Up
    • AX.25 + FEC = FX.25
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • Automatic Tuner for Small Magnetic Loop Antennas
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  213. TAPR Packet Status Register #145  August 2020
    • Virtual ARRL/TAPR DCC, Sept. 11-12
    • TAPR at QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo
    • TAPR Directors Election
    • Donate to TAPR
    • TAPR and COVID-19
    • multi-TICC: A Multi-Channel Timestamping Counter
    • TAPR at Hamcation
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • Experimenting with WSPR Using Raspberry Pi
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  214. TAPR Packet Status Register #146  (Special DCC Issue)  September 2020
    • DCC Friday Schedule
    • DCC Saturday Schedule
    • DCC Papers
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  215. TAPR Packet Status Register #147  Autumn 2020
    • Virtual ARRL & TAPR DCC
    • 2020 BoD Election Results
    • Introducing the TAPR MagnetoPiHat forthe Raspberry Pi
    • How We Did the TAPR Virtual DCC
    • AT Golden Packet Success
    • Seeking Someone to Improve D-Star Open-AMBE
    • Donate to TAPR
    • DCC Down Under
    • Good Reads
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


    2021



  216. TAPR Packet Status Register #148  Winter 2021
    • 2021 ARRL & TAPR DCC
    • TAPR at Hamcation
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • Processing I/Q Data from a FlexRadio into GNU Radio
    • Donate to TAPR
    • What's in Store for You at TAPR
    • More Interested in Building Sailboats Lately...
    • Serbian Signals
    • Being a BBS/NODE SysOp is More than Writing Bulletins
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  217. TAPR Packet Status Register #149  Summer 2021
    • Virtual ARRL/TAPR DCC, Sept. 17-19
    • TAPR Directors Election
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • ARDC Helps Oregon HamWAN Build its Backbone
    • Donate to TAPR
    • Back to the Basics of APRS
    • LuG (Loop under Ground) Antenna
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App


  218. TAPR Packet Status Register #150  Autumn 2021
    • President's Corner
    • $97,000 Grant from ARDC
    • Directors Election Results
    • DCC Recap
    • Joe Borovetz, WA5VMS, SK
    • Officers Selected
    • Tom Clark, K3IO/W3IWI, Deceased
    • TAPR Wear Available
    • Your TAPR Team
    • Detecting Putative Sporadic E Propagation in WSPRNet Spot Records
    • Donate to TAPR
    • Four Modern Basic Software and Hardware Tools for APRS
    • Power to Go
    • Write Here!
    • On the Net
    • The Fine Print
    • Our Membership App



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