[MVMA] Registration for Winlink Express: Is this for real?

John Westerkamp westerkampj at gmail.com
Mon Sep 24 16:03:41 EDT 2018


I think Winlink Express will do "peer-to-peer" communication. I will test
it here at my house and let you know if I can figure out how to do it.

John Westerkmp
W8LRJ

On Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 3:54 PM, Chuck Gelm <nc8q-mesh at gelm.net> wrote:

>
>
> On 09/24/2018 03:41 PM, John Westerkamp wrote:
>
> Yes, but you are not required to register. You can use the Winlink
> software for free. It is basically a donation. You will get a pop-up asking
> you to register but it goes away after a bit (or you can hit Remind Me
> Later or something like that after a few seconds when the buttons activate).
>
> From the website:
>
> *Registration is NOT required:* You can always use Winlink Express with
> full functionality without purchasing a key. However, if you don't enter a
> registration key, Winlink Express will display a popup reminder screen
> asking you to please register. Although not technically a donation, the
> purchase of a registration key supports the Amateur Radio Safety Foundation
> and the Winlink system. You should consult with your tax advisor whether
> the purchase is tax-deductible for you.
>
> John Westerkamp
> W8LRJ
>
> Hi, John:
>
>  Thanks.
>
>  I am trying to determine if two 'Winlink Express stations' can exchange
> text, data, files, messages, or email
> without a CMS (Common Message Server).
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb_cEUyYF9o
>
> Chuck
>
>
>
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