Hi,

I'm a relatively new ham and an avid Linux/Unix user. I was wondering if anyone has attempted a telnet or ssh login over some form of packet radio? What program/hardware setup?

For ham operators:
I spend a lot of my time in the local area around my house. What I would like to do is have a dedicated VHF or UHF (or maybe 800/900 Mhz) transceiver at home, and a paired one connected to a laptop in my truck, so that I can get command-line (VT-100 terminal or equivalent) access over the radio.

For Linux gurus:
I want to be able to do a telnet or ssh login from a radio modem.

Any suggestions?

linuxjournal. com/article/6062

..this guy did it in Kenya, it would seem.

Can't say much on the subject myself, having never actually done it.

Good luck.

P.

The general idea is right, but the speed of HF is WAY too slow. I was thinking of something iin VHF, UHF or above, possibly 900Mhz like the police car MDT's (Mobile Data Terminals).