From: N3MEL@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM
To: PKTNET@USA
Type/Status: BF
Date: 2026/07/17 21:20  (UTC)
Message ID: 21340_N3MEL
Subject: July 2026 PKTNET Instructions


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                         JULY 2026 PKTNET NET
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[!] IMPORTANT: NO EARLY CHECK-INS. Must be sent within the window below.
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[ NET SCHEDULE ]
* STARTS: Sunday, July 19th @ 00:00 UTC
* ENDS:   Saturday, July 25th @ 23:59 UTC

[ LINKS ]
* Form: https://vden.org/pktnet/check_in.html (Use "Net Check-in" HTML)
* Map: 
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1ZrtB3pv8QW9LrRhBKRmOHE-MHykuoWs&usp=sharing

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                       INSTRUCTIONS BY MODE
           (You receive credit for each mode you use!)
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[1. PACKET]
* To:      PKTNET@USA
* Subject: [Name], [Call], [Town], [State]
* Message: Paste HTML form data

[2. WINLINK]
* To:      TPRFN
* Subject: [Name], [Call], [Town], [State]
* Message: Paste HTML form data
* EXTRA CREDIT (Packet via Winlink):
   - To:      WLGATE
   - Subject: N3MEL
   - Message: Paste the PACKET Net Check-in data (NO Winlink forms!)

[3. APRS]
* To:      N3MEL-6
* Message: [Name], [Town], [State]

[4. VarAC] (Email)
* To:      TPRFN@WINLINK.ORG
* Subject: //WL2K [Name], [Call], [Town], [State]  <-- Must include //WL2K
* Message: Paste HTML form data (NO Winlink forms!)
* VarAC EXTRA CREDIT (Vmail):
   - To:      Create and send a Vmail to N3MEL
   - Subject: packet:n3mel  <-- Must be exact (no spaces, include colon)
   - Message: Paste your check-in form
   - How-To:  Use "Path Finder" to see who heard N3MEL. Leave Vmail with
              the station showing the best SNR. Relay will notify N3MEL.

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                      STATION INFORMATION & LINKS
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[ N3MEL VarAC Operating Schedule ]
* 14.105 MHz: 13:00 to 22:59 UTC daily
*  7.105 MHz: 23:00 to 12:59 UTC daily
* Note: N3MEL's TPRFN station now supports bidirectional messaging 
between VarAC & Packet Radio.

[ Resources ]
* Local Forms: https://vden.org/pktnet/ (Download full suite to PC)
* Become a Hub: https://www.tprfn.net/contact-us

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              Thank you for supporting the network!
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73 de Glenn N3MEL
(TPRFN) The Packet Radio RF Forwarding Network
Website:
http://tprfn.net

"Keep The Packets Moving"

Never Forget 9/11 (343)


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