[MDC-EC] Winlink Precedence System

[Mike Liller]

Remember Folks, We are in a emergency situation, so use the precedence codes correctly.  If it is a LIFE THREATING Emergency, try to use voice first!
Message Precedence CategoriesPrecedence categories are Flash (Z), Immediate (O), Priority (P), and Routine (R). Flash and Immediate messages are reserved for urgent.
The precedence indicator is includedin a Winlink message by adding one of the following to the beginning of the subject line in a message whether originated from Internet email or within the Winlink system.
//WL2K Z/ - Flash (for urgent message use only)
//WL2K O/ - Immediate (for urgent message use only)
//WL2K P/ - Priority
//WL2K R/ - Routine (Default)
“Reply” and “forward” messages will be treated with the same priority as the original unless the precedence indicator is changed in the subject line when replying or forwarding.
Here are some examples of acceptable subject lines using the precedence indicators:
//WL2K Z/EOC FLOODING
//WL2K 0/SHELTER STATUS - FULL
//WL2K P/Food and bedding inventory request
//WL2K R/Supplies received
Re://WL2K R/Generator manual needed
FW://WL2K R/Please bring Gasoline
Unless there is some special circumstance Routing precedence //WL2K R/) should be used.
 
73de
Mike Liller, N7NMS
ARRL Maryland/DC Section, Assistant SEC