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An Introduction to NET105...

Network 105 is a group of packet ham radio operators who enjoy chatting over the hf 20 meter band on 14.105 MHz. Most "conversations" are point-to-point, that is, one ham "talking" to another. However, at times, there can be groups of operators communicating together on a converse channel, a place where multi-chats may take place!

NOTE : To review the connections log for the HF port, see the mheard page, or try the Connections page for live packet streams, Radio Station KA1FSB, if it is on-line.

The impetus for all this activity is due primarily to Burt Amero, VE1AMA, who is the founder and major trustee of the network. Over the years, his tireless effort has made the 105 network a very vibrant and interesting place to "visit." To find out more, VA1PR, has set up a resourceful and fun website: NET105. Be sure to stop by, and expand your view of Amateur Radio!

The following paragraphs, in his own words as published over the air and disseminated to most major nodes, describe Burt's philosophy and operational guidelines...

“Hello and welcome to "NETWORK 105". The network is made up of hams who use their tncs as KA-Nodes, NETROM, Netnode, PK-Nodes and NOS TCP/IP nodes, or any multiported nodes providing point to point or cross over to vhf from hf, and from hf to vhf capability.

"NETWORK 105" has been in operation since June 11, 1986 and all stations are here voluntarily, providing help, encouragement, keeping folks in contact and also a base for further experimentation on hf packet. I encourage you to use the system, and any suggestions you may have, please leave at my PBBS.

We are in the midst of expanding, and are looking for stations in the West and Midwest both Canada and USA. Also looking for European Stations.

Looking forward to hearing from you. Please support "NETWORK 105", by helping others who are new to the network.”


Operational Guidelines: 

Please use the following SSID convention in your beacon texts...

  -1 for PBBS
  -2 for GATE
  -7 for KA-NODE, NOSnode, NETROM, K-Net, NOSnode, all nodes.

generic   PBBS term for any built-in-the-tnc mail systems.
terms :   JNOS or TNOS TCP/IP type stations NOS = Net Operating System
          AMPRNet - AMateur Packet Radio on the interNet)  stations
                   that have RF as well as Internet wormhole connections
          LAN     - Local Area Network.
          NetRom  - Original stand alone node.. (chip in a tnc)
          K-Net   - Kantronic's NETROM-like node
          NOS node (eg: N8DA-7, Software NETROM type node)
 
     If you are not using a KAM, please set the following parameters:
     FRack 5, DWait 0 on hf  -  FRack 6, DWait 0 on vhf
     Paclen 60 HF, 128 VHF, Maxframe 1 HF
     
If you want good performance, please DO NOT DIGIPEAT A

CONNECTION; it is much better to connect to a node - and then use that 
node to connect to the station you want.  You will only spend 90% of the 
time retrying and getting RNR and REJ frames if you digipeat the 
connection.

Also PLEASE use CALLSIGNS, and NOT ALIASES.  Let's keep it HAM RADIO.
No "HANDLE" type calls please, as they can be duplicated, while only you
have your own call.  At one time we had two with the same "handle" for
a node call, it really messed up the frequency with FRMR, errors.

        The move is to make the -7 indicate a multiported node whether
        it is a KA-Node, NOS, NETROM, K-Net, any node that is
        multi-ported.  Users will be able to figure it out after
        exploring it a bit.

  ***   There are no full server BBS to BBS forwarding systems on the
        network, or at least we hope there are not.  Please support
        and enjoy the network.  It can help you get where you want
        quite efficiently.  

        Those stations that wish to run one of the various BBS systems
        as an terminal program, no problem, but please no BBS to BBS 
        forwarding, and no full node list broadcasts.

        TCP/IP stations wishing to join the network, again no problem
        but please no File forwarding as it would choke the system.
        TCP/IP is a very powerful system, and for the network to be
        able to get to know and use it, is a good idea, and you are
        most welcome here.
        
        Please no APRS or DX-Cluster if possible, use 10.151 or 14.103
        for APRS, and other frequecies like 14.097, 099, 101, 107, 109, 
        111 for BBS, DX-Cluster,...  thanks.
        
        Thanks and if you have any ideas or suggestions to make
        the network more enjoyable and efficient, please send
        them to myself or k9vso, or kd4iuj.

        All the best.
        73... Burt & Phyllis

            ve1ama & va1pr
        ve1ama@ve1ppr.#aubrn.ns.can.noam  (AX25 packet mail)
            ve1ama@ve1ppr.ampr.org            (AMPRNet)
                  ve1ama@rac.ca           (e-mail)

        "NETWORK 105" Founder/Co-ordinator (1986)
        14.105 <=> 144.990 HF/VHF KA-Node/Gateway
               Keeping packet alive
               On "NETWORK 105"
               Packet is a sharing mode
               It shares info/data,... and
               it shares the frequency.
(Courtesy KBNorton Computer Systems)