[AFreeBird]

I don't think security of the data is necessarily a concern, only if using peoples names and plans etc and I would hope they're being smarter than that. But as a method of getting info out of Iran, the government and the people pretty much know what's going on. It's the outside world that needs the info. Of course gubment goons could always try and spoof and send false data, but if they're using packet data and have set up RSA keys with outside contacts, it would be more difficult for spoofing of info to occur.

And I think modern sets can handle a little faster data rates than 60WPM. :)

[Texas Fossil]

And I think modern sets can handle a little faster data rates than 60WPM.

No, that was morse now computer data.

Badot TTY and ASCII work at higher rates, depending on the bandwidth of the transmitter. Voice bandwidth transmitters have pretty limited usefullness at frequencies under microwave. Neither of these are practical for pics or video. That is why fiber is so great, speed of light gives almost infinite bandwidth.

Many Persian people are sharp technically, but I am sure most of the Mulla's are technologically handicapped. It is hard to imagine a techie that can still buy the dribble the Mulla's preach. There are obviously some, but I doubt they are many.

[usconservative]

And I think modern sets can handle a little faster data rates than 60WPM. :)

Computer to Rig interfaces for sending and receiving morse via computer are readily available and cheap.

I've been clocked over 105wpm on the keyboard. Don't ask me to use a paddle.....