jhs@MITRE-BEDFORD.ARPA (01/09/88)
This may be old news to many readers, but I just learned about the Atari Microcomputer Users' Net, a ham radio discussion group focused on using Atari computers, especially in ham radio applications (but not exclusively). The net meets Sundays at 1600 Zulu (GMT) on 14.325 MHz. (1600 Zulu is currently 11 AM Eastern time, noon during the summer.) David Byrd, KD7VA, is the Net Control Station. Dave is the creator of a well-known 256K plus upgrade for the 800. Gil, VE4AG, publisher of Ad Astra, is usually also on frequency. The group maintains an extensive disk library, emphasizing but not limited to, ham radio applications. Both ST and 8-bit software and hardware interests are covered by the group. Readers who are not hams would need to find a local ham to participate actively in the net, but they might anyway enjoy listening in on a shortwave receiver tuned to 14.325 MHz on Sunday mornings. -John Sangster, W3IKG / jhs@mitre-bedford.arpa