🚀 go-pugleaf

I am just a beginner at BBS access, the various networks, etc.
And I may not even be posting this on the right Newsgroup.

Anyway, I am wondering....I have several friends a ways out in the

But it is still too expensive for them....long distance fees, etc.

Has there been developed yet....or in process....a bbs system run
out of say....a rural homestead with the normal computer setup but
plugged into a ham radio system which I believe is specifically
called "Packet Radio"....so that bbs members can converse just
as we do but via radio waves instead of phone lines.

Obviously such a system would be for public free access networks
such as cleveland free net or Internet, etc.  not for those which
require a subscription and time charge such as Compuserve, etc.

Any information on this would be appreciated.
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            Mike Romano     Univ. Calif. Berkeley