Packet Plan 9

+ The Next Next Generation for Amateur Radio Packet

++ Why
* Old and slow - but incorrectly used
* Face Book of Digital Ham Radio
* Hard to use, not a clear picture
* Old applications - not using modern computers like Smart Phones and Pads

++ What
* Database (backend for Xastir 2)
* Web User Interface
* Template driven interface,  D700, APRSDOS, UI-View

++ How
* Common technology so will work on any platform

++ When
* alpha testers running this month

++ Where
* SEATCP and NWAPRS are getting initial announcements, then a dedicated list
* Any packet/APRS frequency - probably 223.6 @ 9k6 will be more exercise.


++ Changes
* No Paths
* Learning
* Database and Data driven
* UI will be web based and configurable by the user
* Flood data and file transfer

++ General Concepts
* Will use both Connected and Unconnected modes
* + Smart - learn the best path to a station and use that.  No flood paths to a single receiver.   Learning is key!
* Flood paths for information and data
* Core server will use database technology.  Record and learn what is heard on the air
* User interface will be a web view - optimized for mobiles, pads or workstations
* No station to station interaction by the web.  User interface yes.
* RF DX will be sought and tracked
* Technology for exchanging files, either 1 to 1 or 1 to many will be one of the technologies.
* Plugins and addons.  Modular for expansion or optimization.

++ Uses
* Data exchange - e.g. Callsign data, program updates, keps
* Group messaging (convers, IRC)
* One to one messaging
* Email
* NTP bulletins