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In article <1829fiINNr33@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu>, bj368@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Mike E. Romano) writes:
> 
> 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.
> -- 
>             Mike Romano     Univ. Calif. Berkeley

Answer to your question?  *NEGATIVE* !  Only Licensed Amateur Radio Operators
may access packet via "ham radio".  A common form of packet exists on VHF
frequencies (144.00 Mhz +-a few khz.) Our local packet BBS runs at 145.01 Mhz.
Only messaging is done on the packet radio.  You must also have a TNC/Modem and
your rig interfaced via computer.  A lot of hams still use Commodore for that
purpose.  And then, only may personal/technical messages be transferred.  No
business according to FCC Part97 Rules and Regs.  This isn't very indepth, I 
realize, just a simple answer to your question.