From: N3MEL@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM
To: PKTNET@USA
Type/State: BF
Date: 2026/01/15 05:43  (UTC)
Message ID: 10008_N3MEL
Subject: TPRFN PKTNET ANNOUNCEMENT (JANUARY 2026)


NO EARLY CHECK-INS PLEASE!

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TPRFN PKTNET ANNOUNCEMENT (JANUARY)
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NET SCHEDULE:
   - STARTS: Sunday, January 18th @ 00:00 UTC
   - ENDS:   Saturday, January 24th @ 23:59 UTC

CHECK-IN REQUIREMENT & ENCOURAGEMENT:
   - FORM: Use the Packet HTML form "Net Check-in":
     https://vden.org/pktnet/check_in.html

   - SPECIAL REQUEST:
     If possible please use a TPRFN Hub station for your check-in.

   - COMMENT SECTION: Note which Hub station and band you used (or if you
     used a non-TPRFN station)?

   - HUB STATION LIST:
     https://www.tprfn.net/tprfn-hub-station-profiles-pg-1-of-2

   - THIS MONTH & FOR ALL PACKET USERS/STATIONS: WW2BSA is asking for 
       packet stations for their updated station info. He is updating 
him nationwide map. Packet only end users & system sysops as part of 
your check-in this month could you please provide the following in the 
"Comment" section of the check-in form:
   1. Your Station Setup (are you a node/bbs/chat/rms what platform you 
are using BPQ, Jnos, etc or just an end user station with or without a 
mail drop)?
   2. What is your packet call sign ssid's by modes?
   3. What bands is your system operating on (include frequencies)?

WW2BSA's current map can be found here:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Fh1Ei9of2rGgB7OuBHjRAfW5LiNibYWR&hl=en&ll=37.93390887156271%2C-93.21215574999997&z=3 



LOCAL FORMS:
   - Download the entire form suite to your PC here:
     https://vden.org/pktnet/

MAPPING:
   - All check-ins will be mapped at:
     https://www.qsomap.com/QSOmapProduction/qsomapforQRZ.php?call=n3mel

RECRUITMENT:
   - Interested in becoming a Hub Station? Contact us at:
     https://www.tprfn.net/contact-us

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CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS BY MODE:
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PACKET:
   - Address Bulletin to: PKTNET@USA
   - Subject: Your Name, Your Call, Your Town, Your State
   - Message: Paste form data from the link above.

WINLINK:
   - Address Bulletin to: TPRFN@WINLINK.ORG
   - Subject: Your Name, Your Call, Your Town, Your State
   - Message: Paste form data from the link above.

APRS:
   - Send Message To: N3MEL-6
   - Message Text: your name, your town, your state.
   - (You can send this check-in from JS8CALL also using the following)
   - C & P: "@APRSIS CMD :N3MEL-6  :your call, your name, your town, JS8"
     There must be 9 (nine) spaces between the colons (your call plus
     spaces to equal 9).

VarAC:
   - Address VMail Email to: TPRFN@WINLINK.ORG
   - Subject: //WL2k Your Name, Your Call, Your Town, Your State
              (You Must Use The //WL2K in the subject line)
   - Message: Paste form data from the link above.
   - Note: You can use any VarAC station that offers an Email Gateway.

Credit will be received for each mode used.

These instructions can also be found online at:
https://www.tprfn.net/pktnet-info/january-2026-pktnet-instructions


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73 de Glenn N3MEL
(TPRFN) The Packet Radio RF Forwarding Network
Website:
http://tprfn.net
http://depn.net
"Keep The Packets Moving"

Never Forget 9/11 (343)


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