[aprssig] More efficient use of channel capicity through shorterpackets

[Curt Mills]

On Thu, 12 Oct 2006, Ron Stordahl wrote:

> I have done some testing with two MFJ1270C's and a Motorola Micor as well as a
> Kenwood TM261.  I am able to establish a link and move data with each side set
> at a TXD of 90 milliseconds.  At 80 milliseconds the link fails.

Just curious, were you using a true-DCD detect on the receive end
running open-squelch?  If not, then the time to open up the squelch
on the receive end added a fixed factor to your times.  Not a big
deal, but should be included or specified when talking about times.

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