[Xastir] Is traffic encryption possible?

[Greg Eigsti]

Isn't encrypted data over RF a big no-no?  For the everyday ham type  
anyway...

Greg

On Nov 9, 2007, at 10:06 AM, Jim Tolbert wrote:

> Hi, all.............
>
> As the capabilities of Xastir are explored in our corner of the  
> world, one query was raised in discussion.   Is there anyway, or  
> more to the point, what would be required, to have GPS location  
> packets encrypted?  The thought was related to the secure use of  
> Xastir in tactical operations.
>
> Similarly, what would be required to add another digit to the  
> position accuracy that is transmitted and received?  Presumably,  
> Xastir will plot whatever it gets as data.
>
> Finally, I was told the Motorola has a 2m Radio/GPS handheld unit  
> (ala Garmin Rino), but I have been unable to find it or any  
> information about it.   Does anyone have any info?
>
> Many thanks............ jt
>
> -- 
> Jim Tolbert
>
> RiverRidge at CenturyTel.net
>
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