[HamGateNY] Proposed WWconvers Channel Scheme

[Charles J. Hargrove]

Think of them as the same as IRC (Internet Relay Chat) or the old AOL
Instant Messenger (AIM).  Rather than based on names, WWconvers is based
on numbers and is limited to 32768 although the source code might be
written to include more.  With 0 reserved for a local default and not to
be relayed to others in the network, we get 32767 remaining.  Here is a 1996
FAQ on TNOS and mentions WWconvers 
https://www.qsl.net/gb7dip/tnos/faq-96.html

On 11/28/2020 12:31 PM, Joe Cupano wrote:
> 
> I am lost as to the origins of WWconvers and "channelizing."
> Is there a link?
> 
> The subject of "channels" has come up as applied to digital modes as a
> while, voice and data, for UHF. Each has its own bandwidth requirements
> and utilization.
> 
> 73,
> 
> - Joe, NE2Z
> 
> 
> Charles J. Hargrove:
>> PROPOSED WWCONVERS CHANNEL SCHEME
>>
>> There are 32767 possible channels in the WWconvers with channel 0 
>> reserved
>> for a local bbs to use as it's default when users log onto their system.
>> Finding other stations by area, interest or any other special use can 
>> get a
>> little confusing.  Some countries have settled on a scheme where their 
>> users
>> can find each other based on the second number of their assigned 44Net 
>> (AMPR)
>> address.  For example, Greece is assigned 44.154.0.0/16 and they can 
>> be found
>> on channel 154.
>>
>> In the USA (because of sheer numbers of systems over the years) the 
>> second
>> number in the address is typically an entire state with some having 
>> multiple
>> subnets (California has 6).  There has been an effort in recent years 
>> to clean
>> up the numbers and subnets no longer in use and this resulted in the 
>> range
>> from 44.191.0.0/16 to 44.255.0.0/16 to be sold to Amazon.
>>
>> To make things easier, I am proposing a somewhat logical layout to the
>> channel usage, not only by the 44Net addresses but also by specilized
>> uses for activities and watering holes like HF/VHF/UHF frequencies.
>> As you can see, there will be plenty of space for adhoc arrangements.
>> Discussions are welcomed and encouraged as how to use this space for the
>> benefit of many different groups and interests.
>>
>> DEFAULT
>> Channel 0 – default local use and not propagated across the WWconvers 
>> system.
>>
>> REGIONAL
>> Channel 1 through 190 – based on second number in the 44Net/AMPR 
>> addresses
>>
>> MATCHING TO RF FREQUENCY USED
>> (ie: net on 7240 kHz would use channel 7240)
>> 1800-1999    160m Channels
>> 3500-3999     80m Channels
>> 7000-7299     40m Channels
>> 10100-10149   30m Channels
>> 14000-14349   20m Channels
>> 18068-18167   17m Channels
>> 21000-21449   20m Channels
>> 24890-24989   12m Channels
>> 28000-29699   10m Channels
>> 5000-5399      6m Channels
>> 14400-14799    2m Channels
>> 22200-22499 1.25m Channels
>> 4200-4499    70cm Channels
>> 9020-9279    33cm Channels
>> 12400-12999  23cm Channels
>>
>> CURRENT SPECIALTY USERS
>> 625 – UHF Amateur TV Channel in UK
>> 10177 – OK2KOJ Club Channel in Czech Republic
>> 14736 – WC2OEM Channel for NYC Amateur Radio Emergency Communications 
>> Service
>>
>> SET AS LOCAL BBS USE (ie. JNOS Systems, etc)
>> 211 – Local NCS/ALT Channel for nets
>> 411 – Local WX Event Channel (Skywarn nets)
>> 911 – Local Emergency Net Activation Channel
>>
> 

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Charles J. Hargrove - N2NOV
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