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Incoming Winlink Messages


 

John, G8BPQ

We have been developing?a VARA HF forwarding network here in the states, we are allowing portable hf station access to packet node & bbs, Winlink RMS & APRS sms & email services. More importantly we are providing an RF forwarding Backbone for numerus BBS stations across the US. ?

My question for you is, is there a way to configure BPQ to accept?incoming Winlink messages from end users that could be added to BPQ instead of being sent straight to the BPQ CMS service?

Running Winlink RMS Relay and Tri Mode over top of BPQ can be done however?it uses up a lot of computer resources.?

If incoming WL2K messages were stored on the BBS as a private message, then using the RMS forwarding script that messages could be sent to the CMS or if the grid is down, then our network could forward the message out via RF to one of the Hubs that may have internet access. Is this possible? This process could really enhance our single source network to EMCOMM's in the US.

Thanks in advance!

Glenn/N3MEL
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73 de Glenn N3MEL
(TPRFN) The Packet Radio Forwarding Network
Emergency Coordinator
Chester County ARES/RACES


 

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If the incoming connect is to the bbs call instead of the rms call the messages will go to the bbs. So long as the forwarding script for RMS tries the Internet first then a packet station it should work pretty much as you describe.

73,
John

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On 29/01/2025 12:29, N3MEL - Glenn via groups.io wrote:

John, G8BPQ

We have been developing?a VARA HF forwarding network here in the states, we are allowing portable hf station access to packet node & bbs, Winlink RMS & APRS sms & email services. More importantly we are providing an RF forwarding Backbone for numerus BBS stations across the US. ?

My question for you is, is there a way to configure BPQ to accept?incoming Winlink messages from end users that could be added to BPQ instead of being sent straight to the BPQ CMS service?

Running Winlink RMS Relay and Tri Mode over top of BPQ can be done however?it uses up a lot of computer resources.?

If incoming WL2K messages were stored on the BBS as a private message, then using the RMS forwarding script that messages could be sent to the CMS or if the grid is down, then our network could forward the message out via RF to one of the Hubs that may have internet access. Is this possible? This process could really enhance our single source network to EMCOMM's in the US.

Thanks in advance!

Glenn/N3MEL
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--
Apologies for any grammar?or spelling errors!
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73 de Glenn N3MEL
(TPRFN) The Packet Radio Forwarding Network
Emergency Coordinator
Chester County ARES/RACES


 

Thanks John,?
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That works for inbound messages, but not for a station looking to retrieve their messages from the CMS.


 

Hi Glenn,

Perhaps some additional detail on the issue or request might help.

Your response says "looking to retrieve their messages from the CMS" but your initial ask was for "a way to configure BPQ to accept?incoming Winlink messages from end users that could be added to BPQ instead of being sent straight to the BPQ CMS service?".

Perhaps I misunderstand but these seem contradictory?

73 de Rich WA3WLH


 

Rich,
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I took for granted that it would still be a two way communication if the internet was working, but your right that was not how I explained what was looking for.? ?