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Proud to claim the title of former United States Marine, the Corps' own motto,
Semper Fidelis, serves as a good description of G. E. "Buck" Rogers' own attitude
toward family, work, and humanitarian service... "always faithful."
Ann (Dyson) Rogers for over 41 years, Buck
Glynn E. Jr.(WB4RHO), and Janice Evelyn (Rogers) Mata, and six grandchildren.
In addition to spending time with his family Buck provides technical support and
inspiration for the Southeastern Emergency Digital Association Networks (SEDAN), a
humanitarian organization comprised of licensed radio amateurs dedicated to helping
others in times of disaster.
that eventually led to his present career position as Senior Systems Engineer for
Ericsson Communications.
Buck is a recognized world-class expert in the field of RF communications,
having been instrumental in the design and implementation of the U.S. Air Force
Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, and Global Information Networks (LAN, WAN &
GIN).
His credentials in other fields of RF communications also include terrestrial
microwave systems design, television and radio broadcast station design, and Public
Service Specialized Communications systems design.
travels
have
taken
countries around the world.
Buck, K4ABT, is highly respected in the Amateur Radio community both as a
pioneer of Packet Radio and noted author, having published twelve books and written
many
feature
articles
publications.
He is Packet Radio Editor of CQ MAGAZINE
"PACKET USERS NOTEBOOK
PACKET USERS NOTEBOOK," a popular column in CQ MAGAZINE
and translated into several languages.
Buck is a licensed radio Amateur for over 50 years and holds the "lifetime"
Commercial FCC First Class license, now called the General Class Commercial license.
He conducts forums and seminars on packet radio and digital communications, and is
the author of twelve books, some of which include:
•
Packet Radio Basics: The Beginners Guidebook
•
Packet Radio X1J4 System Node Operator's Handbook
•
Packet Radio Operator's Handbook (The PRO )
•
Packet Radio Operators Manual (PROM, from CQ Publications)
•
Packet Radio: General Information Handbook
•
The Advanced Packet Radio Handbook
Buck also grows the world's best backyard tomatoes.
Richard Card, KD4JKX
President, Southeastern Emergency Digital Association Networks
Southeastern Emergency Digital Association Networks
July 1999
Reproduction or use, without express permission, of editorial or pictorial content, in any manner, is prohibited.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this handbook, the author and publisher assume no
responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein.
Copyright(c) 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998-99
; Packet Radio "The Basics"
Section 1
About The Author
(Semper Fidelis)
In fact, it was Buck's youthful interest in Ham radio
him
throughout
the
for
the
leading
and Jean Ann (WB4EDZ) have two children,
His communications consulting
United
States,
Amateur
radio,
CQ MAGAZINE and every month authors the
CQ MAGAZINE distributed world-wide
A Packet Primer for the new Packeteer
Married to Jean
Europe,
Asia
and
commercial
and
(SEDAN
SEDAN)
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