April PKTNET Challenge Instructions
The April PKTNET starts in one week and would be the perfect time you
those of you that have not used Packet before or it has been a long time
this is your opportunity to give it a try! We hope you will get things
setup you have a week until the net starts.
The net is scheduled to start next Sunday (Easter) April 20th @ 00:00 UTC
and will run for one week and end on Sat April 26th @ 23:59.
This months net comes with a challenge this net will also be a Packet
Radio only net. This net is designed to encourage Winlink users to give
Packet a try. If you are using VARA HF for Winlink you are almost there.
This link below will assist you with going the rest of the way to Packet.
PLEASE read this document completely minimizes issues:
https://drive.google.com/file/
All check-ins will be mapped at:
www.qsomap.com/
As always, the TPRFN Network continues to look for additional Hub Stations
across the country, we now have Hubs in WI, IN & TX so the network is now
growing toward the west. If you have an interest in joining send us a
message using the "Contact Us" form at the link below:
https://www.tprfn.net/contact-
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PKTNET INSTRUCTIONS:
This month we will be requesting that you download an ICS-213 file using
the Packet Radio YAPP protocol.
We prefer you to accomplish this over RF the 213 file will be available on
the following TPRFN Hub Station(S) BBS. This 213 form is the same on all
the stations so you only need to download it from one station of your
choice.
BBS Call Region Mode
N3MEL-2 EPA VARA HF & TELNET (for anyone with no RF access).
KP3FT-4 CNY VARA HF
KN4LQN-2 VA VARA HF
K1AJD-7 GA VARA HF
K5DAT-1 WI VARA HF
K7EK KY VARA HF
KA3VSP-1 DE VARA HF
N5MDT-4 TX VARA HF
FOR YOU EXPERIENCED PACKET USES FEEL FREE TO USE THE NODE STACK TO ANYONE
OF THE STATIONS LISTED ABOVE!
The YAPP file name is ics213.txt, to YAPP download the file you will type
the follow exactly as you see it here: yapp ics213.txt (enter)
We suggest for you non packet folks to download and setup QTtermTCP, it
will use VARA HF, 300bd AX25 & TELNET
Here is the link to the complete instructions for setting up QTtermTCP
along using YAPP. There are also 2 video links in this document for using
YAPP one for the RF side and the other for using the TELNET option.
QTterm, YAPP & Check-in instructions link (please read carefully):
https://drive.google.com/file/
PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW THE VIDEO LINKS IN THIS DOCUMENTS, THE FULL YAPP
DOWNLOAD AND NET CHECK-IN PROCESS IS IN THEM START TO FINISH!
Frequencies with Times
0000 - 0159 UTC: Dial 7.103.2, USB, VARA HF, 1500, BW500
0200 - 1259 UTC: Dial 3.596, USB, VARA HF, 1500, BW500
1300 - 2359 UTC: Dial 7.103.2, USB, VARA HF, 1500, BW500
For TELNET access to N3MEL via QTtermTCP is as follows
Name: n3mel.ddns.net
Port: 8017
User: (your callsign)
Pw: aprpktnet (this password is for everyone to use)
NOTE: You can not use your web browser for net!
Message Format:
Address to: SB PKTNET@USA
Subject: Your Name, Your Call, Your Town, Your State
Message: Copy your completed downloaded ICS-213 form here
and on a blank line under the message text type /EX (enter)
to send.
That's is you have completed your check-in!
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Thank You for your continued support of the PKTNET each month, it is very
much appreciated.
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