[CALV-AUXCOMM] New Winlink Gateway - Beta Tests

[Andrew Charland]

I'm not having any problems using a TNC and the home station on the packet
side. DigiRig and I are at odds right now so I  haven't been able to try
the Vara side.

Andy
KC3WRX

On Tue, Apr 8, 2025, 15:56 n3pph--- via CALV-ARES <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net>
wrote:

> Tried first with VARA to check, everything was fine. I sent myself email
> so something would be there, I tried packet via soundmodem, connect but
> no transfer, same with VARA, I only have narrow.
>
> 73,
> Bob N3PPH
>
>
> ------ Original Message ------
> From "Shawn Donley via CALV-ARES" <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net>
> To "ARES Reflector" <calv-ares at mailman.qth.net>
> Date 4/8/2025 1:16:37 PM
> Subject [CALV-AUXCOMM] New Winlink Gateway - Beta Tests
>
> >Andy, KC3WRX, and I have been working towards installation of a Winlink
> gateway here in Calvert County.  We currently have the gear temprorarily
> assembled at my QTH, using a Diamond X300 antenna at 75 ft running 25w.
> The final resting place will be the hospital roof in Prince Frederick.
> >
> >The gateway can handle both 1200 bps Packet Winlink sessions and VARA FM
> sessions (both VARA FM narrow and wide).
> >
> >If you have the time and interest, try sending a message or two via the
> gateway.  My suggestion is to use your own email address as the
> destination, that way you can verify success by opening your email.
> >
> >The gateway will be up 24/7 until Thursday morning, then going down for
> some mods.  Should be back up Sunday evening, 4/13
> >
> >We may experiment with the gateway during our Wednesday (5pm) digital
> modes practice net (146.985 repeater for coordination).
> >
> >Particulars:
> >
> >KC3WRX-10
> >145.030 MHz
> >
> >tnx
> >N3AE
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