Bullet Points from Zach’s presentation:
Winlink -- A brief history
Winlink -- usage of forms and templates (like ICS-213, radiogram, etc.)
Winlink -- modern digital replacement/supplement to ARES nets and activations
Winlink -- account setup/creation
Winlink -- VHF / packet and VARA-FM
Winlink -- HF / ARDOP and VARA
Winlink -- relay + sysop / gateway programs
Winlink -- my station setup
Winlink -- other equipment options
Winlink -- Demo of my relay (live with VHF packet connection)
Winlink -- Q&A (plenty of Q&A possible during demo as well)
Zach’s background: Licensed in 1994 while a sophomore at ISU, 'tech no-code.' I started with an HTX-202 Radio Shack 2m only HT. I got General when still at ISU and a summer intern at Norand Corp in Cedar Rapids -- My Elmer, N1TIO (Joe Dusio), got me into the code quick method of learning morse -- I used my hard earned intern cash to obtain a Yaesu FT-840 as my first HF rig. I used an MFJ tuner and random wire. I obtained Extra in 2004 while full-time at Motorola in Fort Worth Texas. Presently I'm an IT security manager at ISU, my radio interests are in MARS, Winlink, APRS, FT-8 digital, LoRa, and HF mesh networks.
Zach's in-person and on-line presentation will originate at Northcrest Community, Grand Room, 2300 Northcrest Parkway (an entrance drive south from 24th Street, across from Ames Community School System offices). Please follow Northcrest Community’s current safety protocol.
To join the meeting online via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: February 2 2023 SCARC Meeting
Meeting ID: 298 991 950 574 Passcode: Y4mdww
Call in (audio only): 319-423-3239 Phone Conference ID: 637 785 235#
Plan ahead for March 2: “An Introduction to DXing: How to get Started and Useful Tools and Other Resources,” Bill Meeker, K0KT