[SMCARA] Fw: MDC Section-wide Winlink test today

[Ray]

Hi Everyone,

Below is an email from the MDC SEC Jim Cross asking us (EMCOMM folks ARES / 
RACES) to help support EMCOMM by using Winlink.  It does not take a lot of 
very expensive gear to participate in Winlink.  Some things you already have 
in your shacks. I have a gateway running now and will try to keep it running 
24/7 so when you get a chance, send a email to the ASEC listed below.

You need a 2 meter rig, laptop or PC with Winlink software, a TNC or usb 
soundcard and connecting cables. Your Winlink station should be as mobile / 
portable as possible but Base stations are useful too.

My gateway is KB3FWW-10 on 145.750 simplex 1200 baud, located in Great 
Mills.  There is another gateway in the Northern part of the County, 
W3SMD-10 also on 145.750.

If you need help, email me and I'll help you with the setup.

73,

Ray kb3fww
St.Mary's Co. EC / RO



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "ARRL Members Only Web site" <memberlist at www.arrl.org>
To: <Arbyone1 at verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 11:10
Subject: MDC Section-wide Winlink test today


> Copied below is an email that was sent to all ARRL ARES(R) Emergency
> Coordinators for distribution to their volunteers.  The idea is to get
> folks to use the local RMS Packet nodes to send ASEC Mike Liller,
> N7NMS, an email over radio.  This lets him know what nodes are working
> and puts some activity on the nodes.  These local packet nodes are
> provided by county Emergency Operations Centers and private amateur
> radio operators making a network of alternative ways to send email over
> our radios.  This infrastructure is a critical part of our emergency
> preparedness for the MDC Section.  While Winlink can be used on your
> desktop or laptop computer directly through your internet provider, the
> purpose of the test is to use it with your computer/radio/TNC on RF.
> Remember that TNC you used years ago to connect to a packet BBS?.  Dig
> it out and participate  You can download the FREE Winlink2000 software
> at: <http://www.winlink.org> and cruise the site for everything you
> need to know to get started.  You can also locate a local node and
> frequency near you.  You don't have to be a member of an ARES team to
> participate.
>
> Jim Cross, WI3N
> ARRL SM MDC
>
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> This months Section-wide Winlink test is today, July 12.  Winlink
> operators will have 24 hours to send me (n7nms at winlink.org) an email
> VIA RF ONLY. Telnet and web connections do nothing to test the system.
>
> Please do not use telnet/web unless you are reporting a problem with a
> gateway station you cannot access.
>
> Please include the following info:
> 1) Call
> 2) Name
> 3) Type of station: Private, EOC, or other types
> 4) County
> 5) Winlink gateway and any digis or nodes used to access the system
> 6) Any issues or problems you had connecting to the system
>
> EOC's and stations with RMS Relay capability are requested to simulate
> an Internet feature and forward some traffic via Pactor III to test
> their HF equipment as well. Stations With HF and soundcard capability
> are also encouraged to use Winmor to connect to the System. ALL
> operators are encouraged to participate in the test, so everyone dust
> off those TNC's and HF rigs, get involved and have fun!
>
>
> 73 de
> Mike Liller, N7NMS
> ARRL Maryland/DC Section, Assistant SEC
>
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> Section Manager: James E Cross III, WI3N
> wi3n at arrl.org
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