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<div dir="auto">First, yes I know MARS operates outside the strict boundaries of Part 97 that the we are held to. I was simply using my experience as reference or as an example of ALE (more so I should say of automatically varying frequency based on usability, not necessarily beaconing,) and with regards to an always-ready, automated (though mostly query-based) system.<br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">Second, thank you for the link to that article. With the exception of one or two minor points on Pactor 3 and how RMS stations currently operate (if they are following Winlink rules) that I slightly disagree with, it explains a lot.<br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">So my question still is (and it is legitimately a question - not a rhetort) - assuming we keep the bandwidth lower and within bandplan limits, how is an always-on, unmonitored 44net RF backbone link different on both TECHNICAL and LEGAL levels from what I just read? It is also unmonitored, is more likely to broadcast without a remotely manned station sending an RF query to it than a request/query-only based system, and it by the same definitions as the article could also be considered an "internet service providing" service via Amateur radio?<br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">I am arguing any points. I am legitimately curious as to your and others interpretations on this matter?<br><br></div>
<div dir="auto">Thank you.<br><br></div>
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