Packet Status.pdf

Packet Status Register is the first publication of the Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation, released in July 1982. The newsletter will be published every two months, featuring regular columns on TAPR activities, including 'President's Report', 'Hardware Happenings', 'TECH/notes', 'Microwave News', 'Software Update', and 'Beta Status Report'. The publication will include input from readers and solicit articles on topics related to TAPR's activities.

The Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation aims to provide inexpensive and reliable packet systems, develop state-of-the-art technology, and create a thorough information system for the Amateur population. The corporation will cooperate with other groups involved in similar projects.

The President's Report highlights TAPR's role in packet radio, with a three-fold purpose: providing packet systems, developing technology, and creating an information system. The Software Update column discusses the development of software for the TNC, including the use of FORTH and the creation of a multi-tasking system.

Other topics include the preparation of a collection of articles for distribution to members and interested persons, the organization of a weekly net on 147.75/.15 MHz, and the invitation for members to join the net. The newsletter also includes a membership application and encourages non-member readers to join the group.

The publication will feature a series of introductory articles on packet radio, and contributions to this series are being solicited. Readers are encouraged to submit comments, ideas, and contributions to the newsletter. The next general meeting of TAPR will be held on July 17, 1982, at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, with important topics of discussion including Alpha and Beta.