Winlink Express for Winlink Radio-Email and as a BBS ClientOverview, Training Resources & Weekly Exercises |
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If you are already familiar with Winlink Express and the Winlink system you may skip down to the Weekly Winlink Exercises at the bottom of this page. OverviewWinlink Express a client program developed primarily for use with the Winlink radio-email system. It is compatible with a number of modes including packet for VHF/UHF plus Winmor, ARDOP, VARA and Pactor for HF. It may also be used to send messages directly through the internet (Telnet mode). Winlink Express also supports peer to pear (P2P) communications. Winlink Express may also be used to access a BBS such as the BPQ bulletin boards in York, Androscoggin, Cumberland, Lincoln and Knox Counties. As a client for store/forward systems (i.e. Winlink email and bulletin boards), the Winlink system is an ideal adjunct to the "real time" NBEMS suite of programs. If you don't have a radio that is configured for digital communications, don't worry. You can still use the Telnet mode of RMS Express as long as you have a computer that is connected to the internet. The intent is to gain familiarily with RMS Express. |
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Training ModulesUp to date training modules are available at http://kx1ema.org/skills.html . Scroll down to the bottom of the page to the section Data Communications with Winlink Express . |
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Data Transfer SpeedsThe following information is based on a table that is in the "Winlink FAQ." The times are based on a 4k message after compression. (RMS Express compresses all messages using the B2 forwarding protocol.)
Suggested Guidelines
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Weekly Winlink ExercisesDuring Q1 2017 KB1TCE conducted a weekly Winlink exercise. This will resume by late summer 2017. Stay tuned for details. |
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For comments or questions, please contact WE1U at DavidLoweMESEC(atsign)gmail(dot)com |