MaxPak is the name of the Midlands AX25 Packet Radio User Group. Formed in 1986, the group is one of the oldest Packet Radio groups in the UK.
AX25 is a digital protocol used by Radio Amateurs all over the world, to communicate with each other. Messages can include text, graphics, data, and binary files, in fact anything you wish to send. The messages go by several routes, including, Direct Radio, Satellite, or the Internet.
The amateur network chooses the best available route at the time you input your message. A worldwide network of BBS's (Bulletin Board System's) send and receive the messages. Once mail is received at the users BBS, correctly addressed to another station anywhere in the world, it will be sent via the packet radio network, directly into that stations packet radio system. The operating software used by most amateur radio stations is capable of automatic store and forward, which means you do not necessarily have to be present when a mail session is taking place.
The group meets regularly in on the first Monday each month, at which, packet radio related talks and demonstrations take place. All members and visitors are most welcome.
See the Contacts/Diary page for meeting times and locations.
All members receive our quarterly DIGICOM newsletter, describing our activities and up to date packet radio information.
For more information about MaxPak, please contact us using the addresses on the contacts page.