[Coco] Going Forward with our hobby

[jdaggett at gate.net]

On 31 Dec 2008 at 9:01, N8WQ wrote:

> I have plans on using at least one of my CoCo's in a micro controller
> project of some sort. Also I plan on using one of my CoCo's in various
> ham radio applications such as RTTY, SSTV, packet radio, ect. My main
> goal at this time is to have a working CoCo that I can go to at
> anytime and do some programming on. Another idea I've had for some
> time is to write my own operating system for the CoCo from the ground
> up. It would definitely be a learning experience.  Am I blowing out
> smoke here guys? :)
> 
> Alan Jones


No. 

My use for a Coco is a small compact unit that can be battery powered and 
used to controll a telescope. 

Isn't packet radio somewhat dead? Or is it still slow and unreliable?

james