[MRIC] Airmail Training

Mon Dec 7 10:34:29 EST 2009

Brett,

No problem at all, this is open to anyone that is interested in Airmail.

Dan
KA8YPY

On Dec 7, 2009, at 10:17 AM, Brett Hammond wrote:

> Thanks for the heads-up Dan.
>
> Brett
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dan Blasberg" <ka8ypy at verizon.net>
> To: "RACES MRIC LIST" <mric at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 12:20 PM
> Subject: [MRIC] Airmail Training
>
>
>> The Prince George's County ARES/RACES will be hosting a Winlink
>> overview and Airmail installation training on Saturday December 12 at
>> 1:00PM at the Prince George's County Fire Services Building located  
>> at
>> 6820 Webster St. LAndover Hills, MD 20874.
>>
>> Anyone interested in Winlink, or getting Airmail installed on a  
>> Laptop
>> is encouraged to attend.
>>
>> What:  An overview of Winlink and some behind the scenes information
>> followed by an airmail installation walk thru.
>> When:  Saturday December 12 starting at 1:00 PM
>> Where:  Prince George's County Fire Services Building
>> Who:  Anyone interested in more information on Winlink and Airmail  
>> and
>> those folks that would like to have Airmail installed on their  
>> laptops
>> for personal and emergency use.
>>
>> What to Bring:  Yourself and your laptop(s).
>>
>>
>> The meeting will begin with an overview of the Winlink network and  
>> how
>> it works, to include an RMS packet node and what is seen when a
>> contact is made.  The presentation will be by Jim Montgomery WB3KAS
>> and his able assistant(s).
>>
>> Following the Winlink overview will be a walk thru of how to install
>> and configure Airmail on your PC laptop, to include setting up an
>> airmail account.  An RMS Packet node will be available if you would
>> like to bring an entire airmail set-up and try it out to ensure it
>> connects.  Likewise, we will have a list of equipment needed with a
>> rough estimate of pricing if you are interested in buying what you
>> need to get on the air with Airmail.
>>
>> If you are interested in coming, please send an e-mail to Dan  
>> Blasberg
>> KA8YPY (ka8ypy at verizon.net) so that we have a rough head count.
>>
>>
>> See  Directions Below:
>>
>> From north of PRGE via I-95
>>
>> Take I-95 South. Stay in left two lanes and continue onto I-495/I-95
>> South. 1 mile after Kenilworth Ave exit, take I-295 (Balt-Wash
>> Parkway) South toward Washington.  The second exit will be for Rt
>> 450.  Take that exit and stay in left lane.
>> At the light at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Rt 450.
>> At the 4th traffic light turn left onto 68th Ave. The Landover Hills
>> Fire department is on the corner.  Go one block and turn right onto
>> Webster St.  The Fire Services Building will be two block at the end
>> of the street.  Parking is available in the front around the flag
>> pole, along the side, and in the rear.  Access to the building is via
>> the front door, ring the buzzer and advise them you are there for the
>> amateur radio meeting.
>>
>>
>> From points north and west of Prince George's County via I-495/I-270
>>
>> Take I-270 South. Stay in left two lanes and continue onto I-270/ 
>> I-495
>> East. 1 mile after Kenilworth Ave exit, take I-295 (Balt-Wash  
>> Parkway)
>> South toward Washington.  The second exit will be for Rt 450.  Take
>> that exit and stay in left lane.
>> At the light at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Rt 450.
>> At the 4th traffic light turn left onto 68th Ave. The Landover Hills
>> Fire department is on the corner.  Go one block and turn right onto
>> Webster St.  The Fire Services Building will be two block at the end
>> of the street.  Parking is available in the front around the flag
>> pole, along the side, and in the rear.  Access to the building is via
>> the front door, ring the buzzer and advise them you are there for the
>> amateur radio meeting.
>>
>> From points south taking I-295/Baltimore Washington Parkway.
>>
>> Take I-295 North through/around DC.  Follow the signs for The
>> Baltimore/Washington Parkway. The second exit will be for Rt 450.
>> Take that exit and stay in right lane, turn right onto Rt 450.  At  
>> the
>> 3rd traffic light turn left onto 68th Ave. The Landover Hills Fire
>> department is on the corner.  Go one block and turn right onto  
>> Webster
>> St.  The Fire Services Building will be two block at the end of the
>> street.  Parking is available in the front around the flag pole,  
>> along
>> the side, and in the rear.  Access to the building is via the front
>> door, ring the buzzer and advise them you are there for the amateur
>> radio meeting.
>>
>> From points East of Prince George's County via US Rt. 50
>>
>> Take US Rt. 50 West toward DC, after passing the Capital Beltway take
>> the Veterans Highway/MD 410 exit.  At the top of the ramp stay to the
>> right and turn right onto 410.  Move over to the left lane and at the
>> 2nd traffic light make a left onto MD 450.  Proceed to 68th Ave and
>> turn right, the Landover hills Fire department will be on your right.
>> Travel one block and turn right onto Webster St.  The Fire Services
>> Building will be two block at the end of the street.  Parking is
>> available in the front around the flag pole, along the side, and in
>> the rear.  Access to the building is via the front door, ring the
>> buzzer and advise them you are there for the amateur radio meeting.
>>
>>
>> Dan Blasberg
>> KA8YPY
>> Prince George's County RACES RO
>> Prince George's County ARES EC
>>
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