Does the BayPac modem have a mailbox?
Well … Yes and no! Because the BayPac modem is a “software-based” TNC, it has no “internal” mailbox. Instead, the mailbox is built into the software that you run on your computer. This gives the BayPac an advantage over regular TNCs because it can use all of the computer’s resources (memory, hard drive, etc.) for the mailbox function. However, because it requires the computer, the mailbox will not work if the computer is turned off. The BayCom software that is included with the modem can be configured as a simple mailbox for sending and receiving “personal” mail. If you need more advanced capabilities, you will find some programs on our Software Page that offer full-blown Personal Mail Systems (PMS).
