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From: mcdermot@unmvax.cs.unm.edu (John McDermott)
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Subject: Portable "Uplinks" Question
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I have seen recent ads in boating magazines and other places for
briefcase-sized satellite uplink-"telex terminal" pairs.  These sets
are advertised to work throughout the world by allowing the user to
communicate via satellite/telex.

My questions are: what does using this thing cost?  How does one get
access to the transponder?  Can one do voice on such a beast?  Can I
build a cheaper land-based unit? etc.

Thanks,

john   mcdermot@unmvax.cs.unm.edu

John McDermott			505/828-2562-H
Applied Technology Associates	505/247-8371-W
MCDERMOTT@DDNVX1.AFWL.AF.MIL