[drats_users] using D-RATS with analog kiss enabled TNC'S and existing stations-mailboxes-nodes

[Dan Smith]

> I heard that the data coming out of the radio running D-RATS is not the 
> same as what comes out of the standard packet systems. Can you connect 
> to a JNOS hamgate using D-RATS?

Correct.  D-RATS operates either without AX.25, or with layer-2 AX.25
only.  JNOS operates (provides) layer-3 AX.25 and a layer-4 messaging
protocol on top of that.  D-RATS implements KISS and layer-2 AX.25 for
the purpose of utilizing existing "packet" hardware only, not to
implement the rest of the "packet" suite of protocols.

> can someone using a packet program like Outpost connect to my station 
> running D-RATS?

No.

> can D-RATS communicate with both ports on a kiss enabled TNC?

Not currently, no.

-- 
Dan Smith
www.danplanet.com
KK7DS