[nrv-hams] winlink wed

[Danny Wylam]

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NOTE: CHECK-IN FORMAT CHANGE. SEE EXAMPLE BELOW. Please include frequency
used to check in at the end of your data line (HF) or (VHF).

First Wednesday, so check-ins are encouraged to include weather snapshot.

P2P SESSIONS: Morning P2P session will start on 80 meters: ~0730-0930L,
3590 kHz (dial, USB). The afternoon/evening session will start on 40m, then
move to 80m after dark. Details to be posted on Facebook when active.

WHO: All amateur radio operators located in Virginia.
WHAT: VA ARES/RACES Winlink Net
WHEN: Anytime on Wednesday, 1 March 2017
HOW: This net will accept check-ins via Winlink only. Please do not use a
telnet connection (which defeats the purpose of Winlink).

Please remember to use the correct format for check-in, as shown below
(check-in message on a SINGLE LINE), over a VHF or HF connection:

To: KW6GB
Subject: //WL2K VA ARES/RACES Winlink Net Check-In
Message:
call sign, first name, city or town, county, state (HF or VHF)

All check-ins will be acknowledged, and a complete list of check-ins will
be sent via Winlink to all participants.

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REMINDER:
Avoid message rejection by following the format example below and limit the
requested information to a SINGLE LINE OF TEXT (or with optional weather
info on second line), as in:

KW6GB, Greg, Front Royal, Warren, VA (HF)
0752, clear, 37 dF
Thank you for your cooperation.