John Smith I wrote:
Over in RRAM there seems to be much debate on the need for HS data
communications, strange ...

Seems like in a REAL disaster, the need to xmit satellite maps of flood
areas, earthquake damage to bridges, structures, fires, hostiles?,
technical docs, medical documents/instructions/directions, signs, plans,
email, web data, etc. would be most appreciated if not desperately needed.

While VHF+ (satellite comms would be good!) may be suitable for some
flat terrain and moderate distances, availability of HF communications,
surely, would be a requirement in many situations

A laptop consumes VERY LITTLE power and can turn any xceiver into a VERY
powerful data transmission tool; most today would consider it a
requirement rather than a luxury.

However, PSK is highly unsuitable and the development of REAL tools
remains for the future ... new minds with up-to-date technology, methods
and skills will accomplishing this.

The future is coming ... like it or not.

JS