Hello Everyone,
Tomorrow, Sunday March 13th, is the second Sunday of the month and time for the FEMA Region 5 AUXCOMM Winlink Net.? This net is conducted on the second and fourth Sunday of each month by FEMA Region 5 AUXCOM group.? It is open to all amateur radio operators and SHARES operators everywhere. ?
Winlink is the preferred digital method for sending formal message traffic. The purpose of this net is to familiarize participants with the Winlink system and use of the available message templates.
Please check into the net anytime tomorrow (13 March).? Here's how:
If you have a Winlink Account:
1. Open Winlink Express.
2. Open a new message form:
? 2a. Click the new message icon or click 'Message' then 'New Message'.
3. Open a new Bulletin form.
? 3a. In the top line ribbon menu, click 'Select Template'.
? 3b. Click the?+ sign next to 'Standard Templates'.
? 3c. Click the + sign next to 'General Forms'.
? 3d. Double click 'Bulletin'.
4. In the 'For (Name/Group)' field insert 'FEMA Region 5 AUXCOMM Winlink Net'.
5. In the 'Bulletin Nr' field enter a message number, if you wish.
6. In the 'From (Name/Group)' field enter your first name, callsign, city, and state abbreviation.
7. In the 'Date/Time' field enter the date and time of your message.
8. In the 'Subject' field enter 'Exercise 2022-5'.
9. In the 'Select' field, select 'Informational'.
10. In the 'Bulletin' field enter a brief summary of your weather (current percipitation, sky condition, temperature, and anything else you think is pertinent).
11. If you wish, click the 'Save Bulletin Data' button to save your information to your computer.
12. Click the 'Submit' button to send the information on your form to Winlink Express.
13. Close your web browser and return to Winlink Express.
14. In Winlink Express, you should see the information from your Bulletin form in the new message form you opened earlier.
15. On the ribbon menu near the top of the screen, click 'Post To Outbox'.
16. On Sunday (13 March) Open Winlink Express. ?
? 16a. On the top line ribbon menu next to 'Open Session', select the mode you want to use to send your message(s). ?
? 16b. Click 'Open Session' and click 'Start'.
If you don't currently have a Winlink account, please open one.? Winlink is the method of choice for sending and receiving digital email and message traffic.? Winlink Express is free and easy to use, especially if you're practicing regularly on this net.? In the meantime, use the following procedure to send an email via the Winlink system.
1. Open your email client.
2. Open a new message form
3. In the 'To' field enter 'W9REL@...'
4. In the 'Subject line' enter '//WL2K Exercise 2022-5 FEMA Region 5 AUXCOM Winlink Net'.? IMPORTANT: The '//WL2K' is required otherwise Winlink will reject your message.
5. In the text field enter your first name, callsign, city, and state followed by a brief summary of your weather (current percipitation, sky condition, temperature, anything else you think is pertinent).
6. On Sunday (13 March) send your email.
Thanks in advance for participating in the FEMA Region 5 AUXCOMM Winlink net.? I look forward to getting check-ins from all of you tomorrow and on future nets.
Keep warm, safe, and healthy
Skip W9REL
Always keep good situational awareness
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Skip Sharpe? W9REL/NM
