[FPARC] WL2K FOR DUMMIES

[Bill Sinbine]

Here is what you've been asking for.
If you sign up on the list you will learn how to set up your packet 
system to use with wl2k.

WL2K FOR DUMMIES

For neophytes who want to learn how to use WL2K but may feel 'digitally
challenged' it is possible to experience WL2K E-mail Over Ham Radio without
a data terminal (TNC) or a radio!

The Yahoo Group

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LOADING_WL2K_USER_PROGRAMS/


moderated by WL2K PMBO 'bud' Thompson N0IA in Deltona, FL will lead you
through loading all the programs necessary to experience WL2K e-mail over
Ham Radio without purchasing anything new like a TNC or compatible radio!
All that is required is a Windows computer on the Internet and a valid Ham
Radio License.  You will work through several assignments at your own pace
and can then determine if you want to get more involved with a data terminal
and compatible radio over the ham waves!

Here are the assignment headers:

E-mail Assignment #1
Collecting Information and Cataloging Equipment
Estimated time - less than 10 minutes.

E-Mail Assignment #2
Downloading Programs
Estimated time - less than 30 minutes

E-Mail Assignment #3
Installing Winpack
Estimated time - 15 to 20 minutes

E-Mail Assignment #4
Installing Airmail and registering for WL2K Account
Estimated time - 30 to 40 minutes

E-Mail Assignment #5
Your First E-mail
Estimated time - One 15-minute session, and an hour later, another 15 minute
session.

#6, #7 and #8 for Win2000 and WinXP Operating Systems only

E-Mail Assignment #6
Installing Post Office and Configuring Outlook Express
Estimated time - 20 to 30 minutes after reading the introductory
information.

E-Mail Assignment #7
Installing Paclink AGW and Sending and E-mail
Estimated time - 20 to 30 minutes after reading the introductory
information.

The following only if TNC is available.

E-Mail Assignment #8
Installing and configuring AGW Packet Engine (free) and establishing a
Paclink AGW channel to use a TNC with AGW Packet Engine.
Estimated time - 20 to 30 minutes after reading introductory material.




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73, Bill Sinbine
n4xeo at flbb.net