[Wma-ares] SET and WinLink

[Chuck Chandler]

Great question!

I do not know which WinLink nodes have backup power. Learning that (along
with the same information for voice repeaters) is a key part of this Test.

Also, if a WinLink node is sufficiently far removed from our area it could
be outside of the affected area. So, if we are using HF WinLink to connect
to a node in the Midwest or the South that would also be within the
scenario.

If anyone knows of any WMA WinLink nodes that have backup power please list
them here.

73 de Chuck, WS1L

Sent from Gmail Mobile Chuck Chandler chandlerusm at gmail.com


On Sun, Sep 7, 2025 at 17:55 John Rokicki <kc1vmz at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Chuck,
>
> Do you have a set of Winlink servers we should be able to talk to that
> adheres to the rules?
> Do we need to start a list and verify?
>
> For me, I usually use N1ABC-10 that is part of the MRA infrastructure in
> Marlboro.
>
> What I can see is:
>
> [image: image.png]
>
> I can verify that N1ABC-10 adheres to the rules, but what about everyone
> else?
>
> thanks!
> - john  KC1VMZ
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Sep 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM Chuck Chandler via WMA-ARES <
> wma-ares at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>> I know some of our members are working on using WinLink to pass ICS213
>> message forms.  WinLink includes these as part of their standard forms
>> package, making their use simple and easy.
>>
>> As long as we respect the rules of the scenario (power and internet loss
>> means no repeaters or digipeaters without backup power, and no
>> non-satellite internet) then WinLink is an efficient and effective means of
>> passing our traffic between shelter sites and any of the destinations.
>>
>> If you are thinking of passing these message forms via WinLink, they
>> should be addressed to:
>> K1CBI (Wayne will be in Agawam, near MEMA Region 3/4)
>> KF1EMA (The FEMA Region 1 Regional Coordination Center in Maynard)
>> Still waiting on final word on MEMA HQ in Framingham, if they participate
>> I will send out a WinLink address as soon as I know.
>>
>> I encourage all members to have WinLink as an important part of their
>> tool kit.
>>
>> 73 de Chuck, WS1L
>> Amateur Radio Emergency Service ®
>> Section Emergency Coordinator
>> Western Massachusetts
>> chandlerusm at gmail.com
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