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Introduction to Packet Radio
N6QAD KI6FAO March 17th 2018
bull Digital Modes bull Classification bull Whatrsquos needed to operate with digital modes
bull Packet Radio bull What is it and what is it used for bull How the network looks like bull Digipeaters and Nodes bull Demo
bull Winlink 2000 bull What is it and what is it used for bull Winlink in EMCOMM bull Demo
bull APRS bull What is it and what is it used for bull Demo
Outline ndash part I
2
bull Setting up a Packet station bull Assembling a digital station bull Configuring a TNC bull Configuring a Soundcard with Software modem (also useful for the
Fldigi tutorial) bull Using Winlink Express andor Outpost
bull Software configuration bull Sending emails bull Using Forms bull (maybe Winmor ndash email on HF)
bull Using APRSISCE32 bull Software configuration
bull Demo
Outline ndash part II (next month)
3
If you brin
g your
station we will
configure it
together
bull Digital Modes bull Allow the transmission of digital information via radio bull Exchange not only voice but also txt images video files bull Require ldquomachinesrdquo to process and exchange information
Digital Modes
4
Continuous
Only discrete levels 0
1
bull Main Advantages of Digital Transmission bull Easy to Store and Manipulate
- Not only voice but also txt images video files can be transmitted
bull Noise Immunity
bull Allow Long Distance Communication or Lower Power
bull Transmission errors can be detected easily
Digital modes ndash why
5
bull Disadvantages of Digital Transmission
bull Extra Circuitry for Encoding and Decoding
Typical Digital Station
6
TNCRADIO ANTENNA
PC
Encode 01001010111 (different codes for different modes
Baudot Varicode ASCII bitmap)
Digital bits need to be converted in audio signals
to be fed to the radio
MODEM ASK FSK PSK and
variants
01001010111
Store Information TXT IMAGE DATA (emails files
etc) MODULATE AND TRANSMIT
USB on HF FM on VHFUHF
SOUND CARD RADIO ANTENNAPC
110010001110
6
Digital Baseband Modulation
7
Examples
CW Hell
PSK31
RTTY Packet FT8
Digital Modes List (far from complete) ARRL Handbook 2018
8
Mode Principal Freq Principal Application Bit rate (bitssec) Symbol rate (baud) Modulation Error handling
ALE HF Data 375 125 8FSK FECAMTOR-A HF Data 114 114 FSK ARQAMTOR-B HF Data 114 114 FSK FECAOR AMBE HF Voice Data 3600 50 36-QPSK FECAPCO P25 VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSK FECChip64 HF Text 300 300 DBPSK-DSSS FECCLOVER-II HF Data 625-750 3125 4-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQCLOVER-2000 HF Data 500-3000 625 8-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQDMR VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECDomino HF Text 314462 7811156 16FSK NoneDominoEX HF Text 1563-8613 39-215 18FSK NoneFECD-Star (DV) VHF Voice Data 4800 4800 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECD-Star (DD) UHF Data 128000 128000 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECFacsimile HF Image 120 lpm FM 1500-2300 Hz NoneFDMDV HF Voice 1450 50 15-QPSK NoneFSK441 VHF Meteor Scatter 882 441 4FSK NoneFT8 HF Weak Signal 625 8FSK FECG-TOR HF Data 80160240 100200300 FSK 170200 Hz shift FEC + ARQHellschreiber (Field) HF Text 1225 1225 ASK NoneJT6M 6m Meteor Scatter 1168 2153 44FSK NoneJT65 VUHF Moonbounce 161 27 65FSK FECMFSK16 HF Text Data 625 15625 16FSK FECMT63 HF Text 3206401280 5102020 64-DPSK FECOlivia HF Text 781315625 15633125 32-FSK FECPacket (Bell202) VHF Data Winlink 1200 1200 FSK ARQPACTOR-I HF Data Winlink 100200 100200 FSK 200 Hz shift ARQPACTOR-II HF Data Winlink 200-800 100 2-DBPSKPI-4DQPSK816DPSK FEC + ARQPACTOR-III HF Data Winlink 200-3600 100 (2-18)-DBPSKDQPSK FEC + ARQPSK31 HF Text 3125 3125 BPSK NoneQPSK31 HF Text 625 3125 QPSK FECPSK63125 HF Text 625125 625125 BPSK NoneQPSK62126 HF Text 125250 625125 QPSK FECQ15X25 HF Data 2500 8333 15-QPSK FEC + ARQRTTY (Baudot) HF Text 4545 4545 FSK 170 Hz shift NoneSTTV (traditional) HF Image 120-line BW FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Martin M1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Scottie S1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSystem Fusion VHF Voice Data 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECThrob HF Text 122004 9FSK2-9FSK NoneWINMOR HF Winlink 625-3750 3125625 (1-15)-QPSK16QAM4FSK FEC + ARQ
bull Keyboard to keyboard Modes (Txt) bull Typically on HF bull Mostly Soundcard bull Typical software required FLDigi
bull Keyboard to keyboard Structured Modes (Week Signal EME) bull Typically on VHFUHF use error correction (FEC) bull Soundcard bull Typical software required WSJT-Xhellip
bull SSTV(Images) bull Typically on HF but also on VHF (ISS 145800 MHz FM) bull Soundcard (doesnrsquot use digital modulation) bull Typical software required MMSSTV
bull Networking Modes (Txt Data) bull On HF and VHF use error correction (FEC + ARQ) bull Mostly TNC or a Software modem and a Soundcard bull Typical software required Putty Outpost Winlink Express
Classification hellip or simplification (not very precise) hellipor more an attempt to reduce confusion
9
bull Probably the most popular networking mode on VHF bull Transmitted information is received ldquoerror freerdquohellip bull Built on the AX25 protocol bull Data stream into bite-sized packets (payload 256 bytes ASCII code) bull Sends a ldquopacketrdquo of data (envelope + payload) at a time bull On VHFUHF typically operates at 1200 baud (AFSK on FM) or 9600
baud (G3RUH FSK)
What is packet radio
10
How does a packet look like
What can we do with Packet radio
11
Full-service BBSs and nodes often use another frequency to exchange large amounts of data
This is known as the ldquobackbonerdquo Internet can also be used to link BBSs amp nodes
What can we do with Packet radio
12
What if we cannot reach another station
Packet stations can operate as Digipeaters or Nodes (KA K)
13
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
bull Digital Modes bull Classification bull Whatrsquos needed to operate with digital modes
bull Packet Radio bull What is it and what is it used for bull How the network looks like bull Digipeaters and Nodes bull Demo
bull Winlink 2000 bull What is it and what is it used for bull Winlink in EMCOMM bull Demo
bull APRS bull What is it and what is it used for bull Demo
Outline ndash part I
2
bull Setting up a Packet station bull Assembling a digital station bull Configuring a TNC bull Configuring a Soundcard with Software modem (also useful for the
Fldigi tutorial) bull Using Winlink Express andor Outpost
bull Software configuration bull Sending emails bull Using Forms bull (maybe Winmor ndash email on HF)
bull Using APRSISCE32 bull Software configuration
bull Demo
Outline ndash part II (next month)
3
If you brin
g your
station we will
configure it
together
bull Digital Modes bull Allow the transmission of digital information via radio bull Exchange not only voice but also txt images video files bull Require ldquomachinesrdquo to process and exchange information
Digital Modes
4
Continuous
Only discrete levels 0
1
bull Main Advantages of Digital Transmission bull Easy to Store and Manipulate
- Not only voice but also txt images video files can be transmitted
bull Noise Immunity
bull Allow Long Distance Communication or Lower Power
bull Transmission errors can be detected easily
Digital modes ndash why
5
bull Disadvantages of Digital Transmission
bull Extra Circuitry for Encoding and Decoding
Typical Digital Station
6
TNCRADIO ANTENNA
PC
Encode 01001010111 (different codes for different modes
Baudot Varicode ASCII bitmap)
Digital bits need to be converted in audio signals
to be fed to the radio
MODEM ASK FSK PSK and
variants
01001010111
Store Information TXT IMAGE DATA (emails files
etc) MODULATE AND TRANSMIT
USB on HF FM on VHFUHF
SOUND CARD RADIO ANTENNAPC
110010001110
6
Digital Baseband Modulation
7
Examples
CW Hell
PSK31
RTTY Packet FT8
Digital Modes List (far from complete) ARRL Handbook 2018
8
Mode Principal Freq Principal Application Bit rate (bitssec) Symbol rate (baud) Modulation Error handling
ALE HF Data 375 125 8FSK FECAMTOR-A HF Data 114 114 FSK ARQAMTOR-B HF Data 114 114 FSK FECAOR AMBE HF Voice Data 3600 50 36-QPSK FECAPCO P25 VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSK FECChip64 HF Text 300 300 DBPSK-DSSS FECCLOVER-II HF Data 625-750 3125 4-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQCLOVER-2000 HF Data 500-3000 625 8-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQDMR VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECDomino HF Text 314462 7811156 16FSK NoneDominoEX HF Text 1563-8613 39-215 18FSK NoneFECD-Star (DV) VHF Voice Data 4800 4800 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECD-Star (DD) UHF Data 128000 128000 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECFacsimile HF Image 120 lpm FM 1500-2300 Hz NoneFDMDV HF Voice 1450 50 15-QPSK NoneFSK441 VHF Meteor Scatter 882 441 4FSK NoneFT8 HF Weak Signal 625 8FSK FECG-TOR HF Data 80160240 100200300 FSK 170200 Hz shift FEC + ARQHellschreiber (Field) HF Text 1225 1225 ASK NoneJT6M 6m Meteor Scatter 1168 2153 44FSK NoneJT65 VUHF Moonbounce 161 27 65FSK FECMFSK16 HF Text Data 625 15625 16FSK FECMT63 HF Text 3206401280 5102020 64-DPSK FECOlivia HF Text 781315625 15633125 32-FSK FECPacket (Bell202) VHF Data Winlink 1200 1200 FSK ARQPACTOR-I HF Data Winlink 100200 100200 FSK 200 Hz shift ARQPACTOR-II HF Data Winlink 200-800 100 2-DBPSKPI-4DQPSK816DPSK FEC + ARQPACTOR-III HF Data Winlink 200-3600 100 (2-18)-DBPSKDQPSK FEC + ARQPSK31 HF Text 3125 3125 BPSK NoneQPSK31 HF Text 625 3125 QPSK FECPSK63125 HF Text 625125 625125 BPSK NoneQPSK62126 HF Text 125250 625125 QPSK FECQ15X25 HF Data 2500 8333 15-QPSK FEC + ARQRTTY (Baudot) HF Text 4545 4545 FSK 170 Hz shift NoneSTTV (traditional) HF Image 120-line BW FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Martin M1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Scottie S1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSystem Fusion VHF Voice Data 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECThrob HF Text 122004 9FSK2-9FSK NoneWINMOR HF Winlink 625-3750 3125625 (1-15)-QPSK16QAM4FSK FEC + ARQ
bull Keyboard to keyboard Modes (Txt) bull Typically on HF bull Mostly Soundcard bull Typical software required FLDigi
bull Keyboard to keyboard Structured Modes (Week Signal EME) bull Typically on VHFUHF use error correction (FEC) bull Soundcard bull Typical software required WSJT-Xhellip
bull SSTV(Images) bull Typically on HF but also on VHF (ISS 145800 MHz FM) bull Soundcard (doesnrsquot use digital modulation) bull Typical software required MMSSTV
bull Networking Modes (Txt Data) bull On HF and VHF use error correction (FEC + ARQ) bull Mostly TNC or a Software modem and a Soundcard bull Typical software required Putty Outpost Winlink Express
Classification hellip or simplification (not very precise) hellipor more an attempt to reduce confusion
9
bull Probably the most popular networking mode on VHF bull Transmitted information is received ldquoerror freerdquohellip bull Built on the AX25 protocol bull Data stream into bite-sized packets (payload 256 bytes ASCII code) bull Sends a ldquopacketrdquo of data (envelope + payload) at a time bull On VHFUHF typically operates at 1200 baud (AFSK on FM) or 9600
baud (G3RUH FSK)
What is packet radio
10
How does a packet look like
What can we do with Packet radio
11
Full-service BBSs and nodes often use another frequency to exchange large amounts of data
This is known as the ldquobackbonerdquo Internet can also be used to link BBSs amp nodes
What can we do with Packet radio
12
What if we cannot reach another station
Packet stations can operate as Digipeaters or Nodes (KA K)
13
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
bull Setting up a Packet station bull Assembling a digital station bull Configuring a TNC bull Configuring a Soundcard with Software modem (also useful for the
Fldigi tutorial) bull Using Winlink Express andor Outpost
bull Software configuration bull Sending emails bull Using Forms bull (maybe Winmor ndash email on HF)
bull Using APRSISCE32 bull Software configuration
bull Demo
Outline ndash part II (next month)
3
If you brin
g your
station we will
configure it
together
bull Digital Modes bull Allow the transmission of digital information via radio bull Exchange not only voice but also txt images video files bull Require ldquomachinesrdquo to process and exchange information
Digital Modes
4
Continuous
Only discrete levels 0
1
bull Main Advantages of Digital Transmission bull Easy to Store and Manipulate
- Not only voice but also txt images video files can be transmitted
bull Noise Immunity
bull Allow Long Distance Communication or Lower Power
bull Transmission errors can be detected easily
Digital modes ndash why
5
bull Disadvantages of Digital Transmission
bull Extra Circuitry for Encoding and Decoding
Typical Digital Station
6
TNCRADIO ANTENNA
PC
Encode 01001010111 (different codes for different modes
Baudot Varicode ASCII bitmap)
Digital bits need to be converted in audio signals
to be fed to the radio
MODEM ASK FSK PSK and
variants
01001010111
Store Information TXT IMAGE DATA (emails files
etc) MODULATE AND TRANSMIT
USB on HF FM on VHFUHF
SOUND CARD RADIO ANTENNAPC
110010001110
6
Digital Baseband Modulation
7
Examples
CW Hell
PSK31
RTTY Packet FT8
Digital Modes List (far from complete) ARRL Handbook 2018
8
Mode Principal Freq Principal Application Bit rate (bitssec) Symbol rate (baud) Modulation Error handling
ALE HF Data 375 125 8FSK FECAMTOR-A HF Data 114 114 FSK ARQAMTOR-B HF Data 114 114 FSK FECAOR AMBE HF Voice Data 3600 50 36-QPSK FECAPCO P25 VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSK FECChip64 HF Text 300 300 DBPSK-DSSS FECCLOVER-II HF Data 625-750 3125 4-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQCLOVER-2000 HF Data 500-3000 625 8-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQDMR VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECDomino HF Text 314462 7811156 16FSK NoneDominoEX HF Text 1563-8613 39-215 18FSK NoneFECD-Star (DV) VHF Voice Data 4800 4800 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECD-Star (DD) UHF Data 128000 128000 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECFacsimile HF Image 120 lpm FM 1500-2300 Hz NoneFDMDV HF Voice 1450 50 15-QPSK NoneFSK441 VHF Meteor Scatter 882 441 4FSK NoneFT8 HF Weak Signal 625 8FSK FECG-TOR HF Data 80160240 100200300 FSK 170200 Hz shift FEC + ARQHellschreiber (Field) HF Text 1225 1225 ASK NoneJT6M 6m Meteor Scatter 1168 2153 44FSK NoneJT65 VUHF Moonbounce 161 27 65FSK FECMFSK16 HF Text Data 625 15625 16FSK FECMT63 HF Text 3206401280 5102020 64-DPSK FECOlivia HF Text 781315625 15633125 32-FSK FECPacket (Bell202) VHF Data Winlink 1200 1200 FSK ARQPACTOR-I HF Data Winlink 100200 100200 FSK 200 Hz shift ARQPACTOR-II HF Data Winlink 200-800 100 2-DBPSKPI-4DQPSK816DPSK FEC + ARQPACTOR-III HF Data Winlink 200-3600 100 (2-18)-DBPSKDQPSK FEC + ARQPSK31 HF Text 3125 3125 BPSK NoneQPSK31 HF Text 625 3125 QPSK FECPSK63125 HF Text 625125 625125 BPSK NoneQPSK62126 HF Text 125250 625125 QPSK FECQ15X25 HF Data 2500 8333 15-QPSK FEC + ARQRTTY (Baudot) HF Text 4545 4545 FSK 170 Hz shift NoneSTTV (traditional) HF Image 120-line BW FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Martin M1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Scottie S1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSystem Fusion VHF Voice Data 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECThrob HF Text 122004 9FSK2-9FSK NoneWINMOR HF Winlink 625-3750 3125625 (1-15)-QPSK16QAM4FSK FEC + ARQ
bull Keyboard to keyboard Modes (Txt) bull Typically on HF bull Mostly Soundcard bull Typical software required FLDigi
bull Keyboard to keyboard Structured Modes (Week Signal EME) bull Typically on VHFUHF use error correction (FEC) bull Soundcard bull Typical software required WSJT-Xhellip
bull SSTV(Images) bull Typically on HF but also on VHF (ISS 145800 MHz FM) bull Soundcard (doesnrsquot use digital modulation) bull Typical software required MMSSTV
bull Networking Modes (Txt Data) bull On HF and VHF use error correction (FEC + ARQ) bull Mostly TNC or a Software modem and a Soundcard bull Typical software required Putty Outpost Winlink Express
Classification hellip or simplification (not very precise) hellipor more an attempt to reduce confusion
9
bull Probably the most popular networking mode on VHF bull Transmitted information is received ldquoerror freerdquohellip bull Built on the AX25 protocol bull Data stream into bite-sized packets (payload 256 bytes ASCII code) bull Sends a ldquopacketrdquo of data (envelope + payload) at a time bull On VHFUHF typically operates at 1200 baud (AFSK on FM) or 9600
baud (G3RUH FSK)
What is packet radio
10
How does a packet look like
What can we do with Packet radio
11
Full-service BBSs and nodes often use another frequency to exchange large amounts of data
This is known as the ldquobackbonerdquo Internet can also be used to link BBSs amp nodes
What can we do with Packet radio
12
What if we cannot reach another station
Packet stations can operate as Digipeaters or Nodes (KA K)
13
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
bull Digital Modes bull Allow the transmission of digital information via radio bull Exchange not only voice but also txt images video files bull Require ldquomachinesrdquo to process and exchange information
Digital Modes
4
Continuous
Only discrete levels 0
1
bull Main Advantages of Digital Transmission bull Easy to Store and Manipulate
- Not only voice but also txt images video files can be transmitted
bull Noise Immunity
bull Allow Long Distance Communication or Lower Power
bull Transmission errors can be detected easily
Digital modes ndash why
5
bull Disadvantages of Digital Transmission
bull Extra Circuitry for Encoding and Decoding
Typical Digital Station
6
TNCRADIO ANTENNA
PC
Encode 01001010111 (different codes for different modes
Baudot Varicode ASCII bitmap)
Digital bits need to be converted in audio signals
to be fed to the radio
MODEM ASK FSK PSK and
variants
01001010111
Store Information TXT IMAGE DATA (emails files
etc) MODULATE AND TRANSMIT
USB on HF FM on VHFUHF
SOUND CARD RADIO ANTENNAPC
110010001110
6
Digital Baseband Modulation
7
Examples
CW Hell
PSK31
RTTY Packet FT8
Digital Modes List (far from complete) ARRL Handbook 2018
8
Mode Principal Freq Principal Application Bit rate (bitssec) Symbol rate (baud) Modulation Error handling
ALE HF Data 375 125 8FSK FECAMTOR-A HF Data 114 114 FSK ARQAMTOR-B HF Data 114 114 FSK FECAOR AMBE HF Voice Data 3600 50 36-QPSK FECAPCO P25 VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSK FECChip64 HF Text 300 300 DBPSK-DSSS FECCLOVER-II HF Data 625-750 3125 4-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQCLOVER-2000 HF Data 500-3000 625 8-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQDMR VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECDomino HF Text 314462 7811156 16FSK NoneDominoEX HF Text 1563-8613 39-215 18FSK NoneFECD-Star (DV) VHF Voice Data 4800 4800 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECD-Star (DD) UHF Data 128000 128000 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECFacsimile HF Image 120 lpm FM 1500-2300 Hz NoneFDMDV HF Voice 1450 50 15-QPSK NoneFSK441 VHF Meteor Scatter 882 441 4FSK NoneFT8 HF Weak Signal 625 8FSK FECG-TOR HF Data 80160240 100200300 FSK 170200 Hz shift FEC + ARQHellschreiber (Field) HF Text 1225 1225 ASK NoneJT6M 6m Meteor Scatter 1168 2153 44FSK NoneJT65 VUHF Moonbounce 161 27 65FSK FECMFSK16 HF Text Data 625 15625 16FSK FECMT63 HF Text 3206401280 5102020 64-DPSK FECOlivia HF Text 781315625 15633125 32-FSK FECPacket (Bell202) VHF Data Winlink 1200 1200 FSK ARQPACTOR-I HF Data Winlink 100200 100200 FSK 200 Hz shift ARQPACTOR-II HF Data Winlink 200-800 100 2-DBPSKPI-4DQPSK816DPSK FEC + ARQPACTOR-III HF Data Winlink 200-3600 100 (2-18)-DBPSKDQPSK FEC + ARQPSK31 HF Text 3125 3125 BPSK NoneQPSK31 HF Text 625 3125 QPSK FECPSK63125 HF Text 625125 625125 BPSK NoneQPSK62126 HF Text 125250 625125 QPSK FECQ15X25 HF Data 2500 8333 15-QPSK FEC + ARQRTTY (Baudot) HF Text 4545 4545 FSK 170 Hz shift NoneSTTV (traditional) HF Image 120-line BW FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Martin M1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Scottie S1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSystem Fusion VHF Voice Data 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECThrob HF Text 122004 9FSK2-9FSK NoneWINMOR HF Winlink 625-3750 3125625 (1-15)-QPSK16QAM4FSK FEC + ARQ
bull Keyboard to keyboard Modes (Txt) bull Typically on HF bull Mostly Soundcard bull Typical software required FLDigi
bull Keyboard to keyboard Structured Modes (Week Signal EME) bull Typically on VHFUHF use error correction (FEC) bull Soundcard bull Typical software required WSJT-Xhellip
bull SSTV(Images) bull Typically on HF but also on VHF (ISS 145800 MHz FM) bull Soundcard (doesnrsquot use digital modulation) bull Typical software required MMSSTV
bull Networking Modes (Txt Data) bull On HF and VHF use error correction (FEC + ARQ) bull Mostly TNC or a Software modem and a Soundcard bull Typical software required Putty Outpost Winlink Express
Classification hellip or simplification (not very precise) hellipor more an attempt to reduce confusion
9
bull Probably the most popular networking mode on VHF bull Transmitted information is received ldquoerror freerdquohellip bull Built on the AX25 protocol bull Data stream into bite-sized packets (payload 256 bytes ASCII code) bull Sends a ldquopacketrdquo of data (envelope + payload) at a time bull On VHFUHF typically operates at 1200 baud (AFSK on FM) or 9600
baud (G3RUH FSK)
What is packet radio
10
How does a packet look like
What can we do with Packet radio
11
Full-service BBSs and nodes often use another frequency to exchange large amounts of data
This is known as the ldquobackbonerdquo Internet can also be used to link BBSs amp nodes
What can we do with Packet radio
12
What if we cannot reach another station
Packet stations can operate as Digipeaters or Nodes (KA K)
13
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
bull Main Advantages of Digital Transmission bull Easy to Store and Manipulate
- Not only voice but also txt images video files can be transmitted
bull Noise Immunity
bull Allow Long Distance Communication or Lower Power
bull Transmission errors can be detected easily
Digital modes ndash why
5
bull Disadvantages of Digital Transmission
bull Extra Circuitry for Encoding and Decoding
Typical Digital Station
6
TNCRADIO ANTENNA
PC
Encode 01001010111 (different codes for different modes
Baudot Varicode ASCII bitmap)
Digital bits need to be converted in audio signals
to be fed to the radio
MODEM ASK FSK PSK and
variants
01001010111
Store Information TXT IMAGE DATA (emails files
etc) MODULATE AND TRANSMIT
USB on HF FM on VHFUHF
SOUND CARD RADIO ANTENNAPC
110010001110
6
Digital Baseband Modulation
7
Examples
CW Hell
PSK31
RTTY Packet FT8
Digital Modes List (far from complete) ARRL Handbook 2018
8
Mode Principal Freq Principal Application Bit rate (bitssec) Symbol rate (baud) Modulation Error handling
ALE HF Data 375 125 8FSK FECAMTOR-A HF Data 114 114 FSK ARQAMTOR-B HF Data 114 114 FSK FECAOR AMBE HF Voice Data 3600 50 36-QPSK FECAPCO P25 VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSK FECChip64 HF Text 300 300 DBPSK-DSSS FECCLOVER-II HF Data 625-750 3125 4-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQCLOVER-2000 HF Data 500-3000 625 8-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQDMR VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECDomino HF Text 314462 7811156 16FSK NoneDominoEX HF Text 1563-8613 39-215 18FSK NoneFECD-Star (DV) VHF Voice Data 4800 4800 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECD-Star (DD) UHF Data 128000 128000 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECFacsimile HF Image 120 lpm FM 1500-2300 Hz NoneFDMDV HF Voice 1450 50 15-QPSK NoneFSK441 VHF Meteor Scatter 882 441 4FSK NoneFT8 HF Weak Signal 625 8FSK FECG-TOR HF Data 80160240 100200300 FSK 170200 Hz shift FEC + ARQHellschreiber (Field) HF Text 1225 1225 ASK NoneJT6M 6m Meteor Scatter 1168 2153 44FSK NoneJT65 VUHF Moonbounce 161 27 65FSK FECMFSK16 HF Text Data 625 15625 16FSK FECMT63 HF Text 3206401280 5102020 64-DPSK FECOlivia HF Text 781315625 15633125 32-FSK FECPacket (Bell202) VHF Data Winlink 1200 1200 FSK ARQPACTOR-I HF Data Winlink 100200 100200 FSK 200 Hz shift ARQPACTOR-II HF Data Winlink 200-800 100 2-DBPSKPI-4DQPSK816DPSK FEC + ARQPACTOR-III HF Data Winlink 200-3600 100 (2-18)-DBPSKDQPSK FEC + ARQPSK31 HF Text 3125 3125 BPSK NoneQPSK31 HF Text 625 3125 QPSK FECPSK63125 HF Text 625125 625125 BPSK NoneQPSK62126 HF Text 125250 625125 QPSK FECQ15X25 HF Data 2500 8333 15-QPSK FEC + ARQRTTY (Baudot) HF Text 4545 4545 FSK 170 Hz shift NoneSTTV (traditional) HF Image 120-line BW FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Martin M1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Scottie S1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSystem Fusion VHF Voice Data 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECThrob HF Text 122004 9FSK2-9FSK NoneWINMOR HF Winlink 625-3750 3125625 (1-15)-QPSK16QAM4FSK FEC + ARQ
bull Keyboard to keyboard Modes (Txt) bull Typically on HF bull Mostly Soundcard bull Typical software required FLDigi
bull Keyboard to keyboard Structured Modes (Week Signal EME) bull Typically on VHFUHF use error correction (FEC) bull Soundcard bull Typical software required WSJT-Xhellip
bull SSTV(Images) bull Typically on HF but also on VHF (ISS 145800 MHz FM) bull Soundcard (doesnrsquot use digital modulation) bull Typical software required MMSSTV
bull Networking Modes (Txt Data) bull On HF and VHF use error correction (FEC + ARQ) bull Mostly TNC or a Software modem and a Soundcard bull Typical software required Putty Outpost Winlink Express
Classification hellip or simplification (not very precise) hellipor more an attempt to reduce confusion
9
bull Probably the most popular networking mode on VHF bull Transmitted information is received ldquoerror freerdquohellip bull Built on the AX25 protocol bull Data stream into bite-sized packets (payload 256 bytes ASCII code) bull Sends a ldquopacketrdquo of data (envelope + payload) at a time bull On VHFUHF typically operates at 1200 baud (AFSK on FM) or 9600
baud (G3RUH FSK)
What is packet radio
10
How does a packet look like
What can we do with Packet radio
11
Full-service BBSs and nodes often use another frequency to exchange large amounts of data
This is known as the ldquobackbonerdquo Internet can also be used to link BBSs amp nodes
What can we do with Packet radio
12
What if we cannot reach another station
Packet stations can operate as Digipeaters or Nodes (KA K)
13
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Typical Digital Station
6
TNCRADIO ANTENNA
PC
Encode 01001010111 (different codes for different modes
Baudot Varicode ASCII bitmap)
Digital bits need to be converted in audio signals
to be fed to the radio
MODEM ASK FSK PSK and
variants
01001010111
Store Information TXT IMAGE DATA (emails files
etc) MODULATE AND TRANSMIT
USB on HF FM on VHFUHF
SOUND CARD RADIO ANTENNAPC
110010001110
6
Digital Baseband Modulation
7
Examples
CW Hell
PSK31
RTTY Packet FT8
Digital Modes List (far from complete) ARRL Handbook 2018
8
Mode Principal Freq Principal Application Bit rate (bitssec) Symbol rate (baud) Modulation Error handling
ALE HF Data 375 125 8FSK FECAMTOR-A HF Data 114 114 FSK ARQAMTOR-B HF Data 114 114 FSK FECAOR AMBE HF Voice Data 3600 50 36-QPSK FECAPCO P25 VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSK FECChip64 HF Text 300 300 DBPSK-DSSS FECCLOVER-II HF Data 625-750 3125 4-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQCLOVER-2000 HF Data 500-3000 625 8-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQDMR VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECDomino HF Text 314462 7811156 16FSK NoneDominoEX HF Text 1563-8613 39-215 18FSK NoneFECD-Star (DV) VHF Voice Data 4800 4800 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECD-Star (DD) UHF Data 128000 128000 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECFacsimile HF Image 120 lpm FM 1500-2300 Hz NoneFDMDV HF Voice 1450 50 15-QPSK NoneFSK441 VHF Meteor Scatter 882 441 4FSK NoneFT8 HF Weak Signal 625 8FSK FECG-TOR HF Data 80160240 100200300 FSK 170200 Hz shift FEC + ARQHellschreiber (Field) HF Text 1225 1225 ASK NoneJT6M 6m Meteor Scatter 1168 2153 44FSK NoneJT65 VUHF Moonbounce 161 27 65FSK FECMFSK16 HF Text Data 625 15625 16FSK FECMT63 HF Text 3206401280 5102020 64-DPSK FECOlivia HF Text 781315625 15633125 32-FSK FECPacket (Bell202) VHF Data Winlink 1200 1200 FSK ARQPACTOR-I HF Data Winlink 100200 100200 FSK 200 Hz shift ARQPACTOR-II HF Data Winlink 200-800 100 2-DBPSKPI-4DQPSK816DPSK FEC + ARQPACTOR-III HF Data Winlink 200-3600 100 (2-18)-DBPSKDQPSK FEC + ARQPSK31 HF Text 3125 3125 BPSK NoneQPSK31 HF Text 625 3125 QPSK FECPSK63125 HF Text 625125 625125 BPSK NoneQPSK62126 HF Text 125250 625125 QPSK FECQ15X25 HF Data 2500 8333 15-QPSK FEC + ARQRTTY (Baudot) HF Text 4545 4545 FSK 170 Hz shift NoneSTTV (traditional) HF Image 120-line BW FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Martin M1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Scottie S1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSystem Fusion VHF Voice Data 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECThrob HF Text 122004 9FSK2-9FSK NoneWINMOR HF Winlink 625-3750 3125625 (1-15)-QPSK16QAM4FSK FEC + ARQ
bull Keyboard to keyboard Modes (Txt) bull Typically on HF bull Mostly Soundcard bull Typical software required FLDigi
bull Keyboard to keyboard Structured Modes (Week Signal EME) bull Typically on VHFUHF use error correction (FEC) bull Soundcard bull Typical software required WSJT-Xhellip
bull SSTV(Images) bull Typically on HF but also on VHF (ISS 145800 MHz FM) bull Soundcard (doesnrsquot use digital modulation) bull Typical software required MMSSTV
bull Networking Modes (Txt Data) bull On HF and VHF use error correction (FEC + ARQ) bull Mostly TNC or a Software modem and a Soundcard bull Typical software required Putty Outpost Winlink Express
Classification hellip or simplification (not very precise) hellipor more an attempt to reduce confusion
9
bull Probably the most popular networking mode on VHF bull Transmitted information is received ldquoerror freerdquohellip bull Built on the AX25 protocol bull Data stream into bite-sized packets (payload 256 bytes ASCII code) bull Sends a ldquopacketrdquo of data (envelope + payload) at a time bull On VHFUHF typically operates at 1200 baud (AFSK on FM) or 9600
baud (G3RUH FSK)
What is packet radio
10
How does a packet look like
What can we do with Packet radio
11
Full-service BBSs and nodes often use another frequency to exchange large amounts of data
This is known as the ldquobackbonerdquo Internet can also be used to link BBSs amp nodes
What can we do with Packet radio
12
What if we cannot reach another station
Packet stations can operate as Digipeaters or Nodes (KA K)
13
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Digital Baseband Modulation
7
Examples
CW Hell
PSK31
RTTY Packet FT8
Digital Modes List (far from complete) ARRL Handbook 2018
8
Mode Principal Freq Principal Application Bit rate (bitssec) Symbol rate (baud) Modulation Error handling
ALE HF Data 375 125 8FSK FECAMTOR-A HF Data 114 114 FSK ARQAMTOR-B HF Data 114 114 FSK FECAOR AMBE HF Voice Data 3600 50 36-QPSK FECAPCO P25 VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSK FECChip64 HF Text 300 300 DBPSK-DSSS FECCLOVER-II HF Data 625-750 3125 4-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQCLOVER-2000 HF Data 500-3000 625 8-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQDMR VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECDomino HF Text 314462 7811156 16FSK NoneDominoEX HF Text 1563-8613 39-215 18FSK NoneFECD-Star (DV) VHF Voice Data 4800 4800 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECD-Star (DD) UHF Data 128000 128000 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECFacsimile HF Image 120 lpm FM 1500-2300 Hz NoneFDMDV HF Voice 1450 50 15-QPSK NoneFSK441 VHF Meteor Scatter 882 441 4FSK NoneFT8 HF Weak Signal 625 8FSK FECG-TOR HF Data 80160240 100200300 FSK 170200 Hz shift FEC + ARQHellschreiber (Field) HF Text 1225 1225 ASK NoneJT6M 6m Meteor Scatter 1168 2153 44FSK NoneJT65 VUHF Moonbounce 161 27 65FSK FECMFSK16 HF Text Data 625 15625 16FSK FECMT63 HF Text 3206401280 5102020 64-DPSK FECOlivia HF Text 781315625 15633125 32-FSK FECPacket (Bell202) VHF Data Winlink 1200 1200 FSK ARQPACTOR-I HF Data Winlink 100200 100200 FSK 200 Hz shift ARQPACTOR-II HF Data Winlink 200-800 100 2-DBPSKPI-4DQPSK816DPSK FEC + ARQPACTOR-III HF Data Winlink 200-3600 100 (2-18)-DBPSKDQPSK FEC + ARQPSK31 HF Text 3125 3125 BPSK NoneQPSK31 HF Text 625 3125 QPSK FECPSK63125 HF Text 625125 625125 BPSK NoneQPSK62126 HF Text 125250 625125 QPSK FECQ15X25 HF Data 2500 8333 15-QPSK FEC + ARQRTTY (Baudot) HF Text 4545 4545 FSK 170 Hz shift NoneSTTV (traditional) HF Image 120-line BW FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Martin M1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Scottie S1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSystem Fusion VHF Voice Data 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECThrob HF Text 122004 9FSK2-9FSK NoneWINMOR HF Winlink 625-3750 3125625 (1-15)-QPSK16QAM4FSK FEC + ARQ
bull Keyboard to keyboard Modes (Txt) bull Typically on HF bull Mostly Soundcard bull Typical software required FLDigi
bull Keyboard to keyboard Structured Modes (Week Signal EME) bull Typically on VHFUHF use error correction (FEC) bull Soundcard bull Typical software required WSJT-Xhellip
bull SSTV(Images) bull Typically on HF but also on VHF (ISS 145800 MHz FM) bull Soundcard (doesnrsquot use digital modulation) bull Typical software required MMSSTV
bull Networking Modes (Txt Data) bull On HF and VHF use error correction (FEC + ARQ) bull Mostly TNC or a Software modem and a Soundcard bull Typical software required Putty Outpost Winlink Express
Classification hellip or simplification (not very precise) hellipor more an attempt to reduce confusion
9
bull Probably the most popular networking mode on VHF bull Transmitted information is received ldquoerror freerdquohellip bull Built on the AX25 protocol bull Data stream into bite-sized packets (payload 256 bytes ASCII code) bull Sends a ldquopacketrdquo of data (envelope + payload) at a time bull On VHFUHF typically operates at 1200 baud (AFSK on FM) or 9600
baud (G3RUH FSK)
What is packet radio
10
How does a packet look like
What can we do with Packet radio
11
Full-service BBSs and nodes often use another frequency to exchange large amounts of data
This is known as the ldquobackbonerdquo Internet can also be used to link BBSs amp nodes
What can we do with Packet radio
12
What if we cannot reach another station
Packet stations can operate as Digipeaters or Nodes (KA K)
13
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Digital Modes List (far from complete) ARRL Handbook 2018
8
Mode Principal Freq Principal Application Bit rate (bitssec) Symbol rate (baud) Modulation Error handling
ALE HF Data 375 125 8FSK FECAMTOR-A HF Data 114 114 FSK ARQAMTOR-B HF Data 114 114 FSK FECAOR AMBE HF Voice Data 3600 50 36-QPSK FECAPCO P25 VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSK FECChip64 HF Text 300 300 DBPSK-DSSS FECCLOVER-II HF Data 625-750 3125 4-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQCLOVER-2000 HF Data 500-3000 625 8-(2-16)DPSK(2-4)DASK FECFEC+ARQDMR VHF Voice 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECDomino HF Text 314462 7811156 16FSK NoneDominoEX HF Text 1563-8613 39-215 18FSK NoneFECD-Star (DV) VHF Voice Data 4800 4800 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECD-Star (DD) UHF Data 128000 128000 05 GMSKQPSK4PSK FECFacsimile HF Image 120 lpm FM 1500-2300 Hz NoneFDMDV HF Voice 1450 50 15-QPSK NoneFSK441 VHF Meteor Scatter 882 441 4FSK NoneFT8 HF Weak Signal 625 8FSK FECG-TOR HF Data 80160240 100200300 FSK 170200 Hz shift FEC + ARQHellschreiber (Field) HF Text 1225 1225 ASK NoneJT6M 6m Meteor Scatter 1168 2153 44FSK NoneJT65 VUHF Moonbounce 161 27 65FSK FECMFSK16 HF Text Data 625 15625 16FSK FECMT63 HF Text 3206401280 5102020 64-DPSK FECOlivia HF Text 781315625 15633125 32-FSK FECPacket (Bell202) VHF Data Winlink 1200 1200 FSK ARQPACTOR-I HF Data Winlink 100200 100200 FSK 200 Hz shift ARQPACTOR-II HF Data Winlink 200-800 100 2-DBPSKPI-4DQPSK816DPSK FEC + ARQPACTOR-III HF Data Winlink 200-3600 100 (2-18)-DBPSKDQPSK FEC + ARQPSK31 HF Text 3125 3125 BPSK NoneQPSK31 HF Text 625 3125 QPSK FECPSK63125 HF Text 625125 625125 BPSK NoneQPSK62126 HF Text 125250 625125 QPSK FECQ15X25 HF Data 2500 8333 15-QPSK FEC + ARQRTTY (Baudot) HF Text 4545 4545 FSK 170 Hz shift NoneSTTV (traditional) HF Image 120-line BW FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Martin M1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSTTV Scottie S1 HF Image 240-line RGB FM 1200-2300 Hz NoneSystem Fusion VHF Voice Data 9600 4800 4FSKQPSKC4FM FECThrob HF Text 122004 9FSK2-9FSK NoneWINMOR HF Winlink 625-3750 3125625 (1-15)-QPSK16QAM4FSK FEC + ARQ
bull Keyboard to keyboard Modes (Txt) bull Typically on HF bull Mostly Soundcard bull Typical software required FLDigi
bull Keyboard to keyboard Structured Modes (Week Signal EME) bull Typically on VHFUHF use error correction (FEC) bull Soundcard bull Typical software required WSJT-Xhellip
bull SSTV(Images) bull Typically on HF but also on VHF (ISS 145800 MHz FM) bull Soundcard (doesnrsquot use digital modulation) bull Typical software required MMSSTV
bull Networking Modes (Txt Data) bull On HF and VHF use error correction (FEC + ARQ) bull Mostly TNC or a Software modem and a Soundcard bull Typical software required Putty Outpost Winlink Express
Classification hellip or simplification (not very precise) hellipor more an attempt to reduce confusion
9
bull Probably the most popular networking mode on VHF bull Transmitted information is received ldquoerror freerdquohellip bull Built on the AX25 protocol bull Data stream into bite-sized packets (payload 256 bytes ASCII code) bull Sends a ldquopacketrdquo of data (envelope + payload) at a time bull On VHFUHF typically operates at 1200 baud (AFSK on FM) or 9600
baud (G3RUH FSK)
What is packet radio
10
How does a packet look like
What can we do with Packet radio
11
Full-service BBSs and nodes often use another frequency to exchange large amounts of data
This is known as the ldquobackbonerdquo Internet can also be used to link BBSs amp nodes
What can we do with Packet radio
12
What if we cannot reach another station
Packet stations can operate as Digipeaters or Nodes (KA K)
13
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
bull Keyboard to keyboard Modes (Txt) bull Typically on HF bull Mostly Soundcard bull Typical software required FLDigi
bull Keyboard to keyboard Structured Modes (Week Signal EME) bull Typically on VHFUHF use error correction (FEC) bull Soundcard bull Typical software required WSJT-Xhellip
bull SSTV(Images) bull Typically on HF but also on VHF (ISS 145800 MHz FM) bull Soundcard (doesnrsquot use digital modulation) bull Typical software required MMSSTV
bull Networking Modes (Txt Data) bull On HF and VHF use error correction (FEC + ARQ) bull Mostly TNC or a Software modem and a Soundcard bull Typical software required Putty Outpost Winlink Express
Classification hellip or simplification (not very precise) hellipor more an attempt to reduce confusion
9
bull Probably the most popular networking mode on VHF bull Transmitted information is received ldquoerror freerdquohellip bull Built on the AX25 protocol bull Data stream into bite-sized packets (payload 256 bytes ASCII code) bull Sends a ldquopacketrdquo of data (envelope + payload) at a time bull On VHFUHF typically operates at 1200 baud (AFSK on FM) or 9600
baud (G3RUH FSK)
What is packet radio
10
How does a packet look like
What can we do with Packet radio
11
Full-service BBSs and nodes often use another frequency to exchange large amounts of data
This is known as the ldquobackbonerdquo Internet can also be used to link BBSs amp nodes
What can we do with Packet radio
12
What if we cannot reach another station
Packet stations can operate as Digipeaters or Nodes (KA K)
13
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
bull Probably the most popular networking mode on VHF bull Transmitted information is received ldquoerror freerdquohellip bull Built on the AX25 protocol bull Data stream into bite-sized packets (payload 256 bytes ASCII code) bull Sends a ldquopacketrdquo of data (envelope + payload) at a time bull On VHFUHF typically operates at 1200 baud (AFSK on FM) or 9600
baud (G3RUH FSK)
What is packet radio
10
How does a packet look like
What can we do with Packet radio
11
Full-service BBSs and nodes often use another frequency to exchange large amounts of data
This is known as the ldquobackbonerdquo Internet can also be used to link BBSs amp nodes
What can we do with Packet radio
12
What if we cannot reach another station
Packet stations can operate as Digipeaters or Nodes (KA K)
13
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
What can we do with Packet radio
11
Full-service BBSs and nodes often use another frequency to exchange large amounts of data
This is known as the ldquobackbonerdquo Internet can also be used to link BBSs amp nodes
What can we do with Packet radio
12
What if we cannot reach another station
Packet stations can operate as Digipeaters or Nodes (KA K)
13
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Full-service BBSs and nodes often use another frequency to exchange large amounts of data
This is known as the ldquobackbonerdquo Internet can also be used to link BBSs amp nodes
What can we do with Packet radio
12
What if we cannot reach another station
Packet stations can operate as Digipeaters or Nodes (KA K)
13
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
What if we cannot reach another station
Packet stations can operate as Digipeaters or Nodes (KA K)
13
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Freq MHz Digipeater KA-Node BBS RMS Server Location
14563 W6SCF-7 (KBLKM) W6SCF-6 (BLKMTN)
W6SCF-10 South Skyline
14563 KE6AFE-6 KE6AFE-7 K6AFE-10 Crystal Peak
14563 K2RDX-10 San Jose
14563 W6JWS-3 Castle Rock Ridge
14563 K6IXA-5 (OSO)
K6IXA-10 Mariposa
14563 KC6SSM-10 Berkeley
14563 N6QAD-6 (CUSTLH)
N6QAD-7 N6QAD-1 Cuesta La Honda
14505 K6FB-7 K6FB-2 Las Cumbres
14509 N0ARY-1 Mt Umunhum
14509 N6ZX-4 Skyline Blvd
14573 W2XSC-1 (EP) Crystal Peak
Resources in the area
14
Keyboard to Keyboard Freq 14435 14503 14505 MHz
via W6SCF-7 via W6SCF-7KE6AFE-7 rarely on
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
DEMO 1
bull UNPROTO packets conversation bull PBBS ndash N6QAD-1 store and retrieve a message bull Using digipeaters
bull How does a BBS look like (not live)
OK letrsquos try
15
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Winlink 2000an integrated solution for email exchange via radio
16
bull Integrated Solution (RF+Internet) bull VHF HF bull Several Modes Packet Winmor Pactor
Telnet bull Support also Peer-to-peer bull Optimized for EMCOMM
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Winlink 2000
17
CMS
RMS (gateways)
Client (you)
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Software
18
bull Two main email client bull Winlink Express
- Specifically designed for Winlink (allow to exploit all Winlink features)
bull Outpost
- Packet only but for that more versatile than Winlink Express (BBS)
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
DEMO 2
bull Winlink Express bull Telnet (if we have internet) bull Packet bull Packet Peer to Peer
bull Winlink Forms
OK letrsquos try
19
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Automatic Packet Reporting System
20
What is APRS
bullAutomatic Packet Reporting System bull also known as Automatic Position Reporting System (not accurate) bull can be used for more than just beaconing a station position
bullBased on AX25 packet protocol bull Real-time information distribution system bullPackets can move through RF or the Internet bullStations objects and data can be displayed on a map
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
21
What can you do with APRS bull Tracking
bull cars trucks boats balloons airplanes bull Locate resources (digipeaters) bull Weather data reporting bull Short messages and emails bull Use for Public service Disaster Search And Rescue
Marathons Races Other Events
Automatic Packet Reporting System
APRSfi
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
How does it works
bull Stations transmit their positions bull Stations transmit objects bull Most operations are on 144390 MHz bull Digipeaters repeat positions and objects bull I-Gates send positions and objects to APRS-IS
Automatic Packet Reporting System
Packet Station + GPS Unit
Digipeater (station with TNC)
IGate (station with TNC and Internet connection)
Internet APRS-IS
Packet Station + GPS Unit
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
How many times your position gets broadcast
23
Digipeater paths bull Digipeaterpaths ndash determine how
many ldquohopsrdquo your packet will make bull Suggested paths
bull Mobile WIDE1-1WIDE2-1 bull Base WIDE2-2
bull Donrsquot abuse the system
Example WIDE1-1WIDE2-2
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
DEMO 3
bull APRSIS-CE bull Tracking bull Messaging
bull APRSDROID bull APRSfi
OK letrsquos try
24
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
bull VHFUHF Radio bull PCLaptop (software is open source) bull TNC or a Soundcard
bull Kantronics KPC-3+ (~$200 HRO ~$120 ebay) bull TNC-X (~$80+$20 Bluetooth) bull Signalink (~$130 ~$75 ebay) bull Rigblaster (~$200)
bull Cables (radios have different data ports so different cables are needed for different models ndash
packetradiocom)
bull GPS unit (APRS only) bull Maybe a cellphone bull Byonics GPS5 (~$70)
Summary of what is needed for packet operation
25
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
bull Winlink account Nothing to be done The account is automatically created the first time you send an email
bull APRS passcode (valid for all clients) send an e-mail to aprsisce-owneryahoogroupscom including your name callsign and the fact that you need a passcode for APRSISCE32
Passcodes
26
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
bull ARRL Handbook 2018 bull Introduction to Packet Radio by Larry Kenney WB9LOZ bull AX25 Link Access Protocol for Amateur Packet Radio bull Santa Clara County ARESRACES Packet Type III (course material) bull Tippecanoe County ARES ndash Packet Workshop Presentation 2012 bull Packet Radio Overview ndash presentation by Matt VK2RQ bull RMS Express - Winlink Global Radio Email - Currie (commacademyorg) bull Introduction to APRS - W9RXR
Acknowledgments and references
27
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Winlink Express usage step-by-step
Backup Section
28
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Winlink Express Main Screen
Multiple call signs
Personal message folders
Contacts address book
Connection Mode
Standard Folders
Begin connection
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Composing A Message
New Message Button
Post to Outbox
Multiple recipients and CC
File attachments
Click ldquoTordquo o r ldquoCCrdquo f o r contacts
Request Read Receipt
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Pending Message In Outbox
Open Session
Once a message has been posted to the outbox it remains there until a transfer session has been opened and started
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Forms Available in Winlink Express
bull ICS 205 V126 Incident Communications Radio Plan bull ICS 205A V14 Communications List bull ICS 206 V21 Medical Plan bull ICS 213 V236 General Message bull ICS 213RR V13 Resource Request Message bull ICS 214 V22 Activity Log bull ICS 217A V16 Communications Resource Availability
Worksheet
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Winlink Express FormsICS form for data entry in browser
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Winlink Express FormsCompleted form ready to send
Plain text version
Captured data entry
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template
Using a Message TemplateBegin composing a message Click ldquoSelect Templaterdquo and select the
templateClick to select a template
CC and subject filled
in automatically
Body initialized from
template