From: N3MEL@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM
To: PKTNET@USA
Type/Status: BF
Date: 2026/02/12 07:23  (UTC)
Message ID: 11612_N3MEL
Subject: TPRFN PKTNET ANNOUNCEMENT (FEB 2026)


NO EARLY CHECK-INS PLEASE!

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TPRFN PKTNET ANNOUNCEMENT (FEBRUARY)
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NET SCHEDULE:
   - STARTS: Sunday, Feb 15th @ 00:00 UTC
   - ENDS:   Saturday, Feb 21th @ 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 or Polling station for your 
check-in.

   - COMMENT SECTION: Note which station and band you used?

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


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 A Bulletin to: PKTNET@USA
   - Subject: Your Name, Your Call, Your Town, Your State
   - Message: Paste form data.

NOT UP AND RUNNING WITH PACKET YET BUT WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE SEE 
THIS LINK FOR DETAILS: 
https://www.tprfn.net/pktnet-info/pktnet-check-in-options-via-any-web-browser

WINLINK:
   - Address Your Message to: TPRFN@WINLINK.ORG
   - Subject: Your Name, Your Call, Your Town, Your State
   - Message: Paste form data. (Please do not use the Winlink Forms it 
just adds additional overhead to each message. Please use the Packet 
Forms from the link above). C&P into a new message NO attachments are 
necessary!

APRS:
   - Send Message To: N3MEL-6
   - Message Text: your name, your town, your state.

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.

Net instructions can also be found here:
https://www.tprfn.net/pktnet-info

-- 
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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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