From: N3MEL@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM To: PKTNET@USA Type/Status: BF Date: 2025/04/13 02:10 (UTC) Message ID: 58983_N3MEL Subject: April PKTNET Challenge Instructions The April PKTNET starts in one week and would be the perfect time you those of you that have not used Packet before or it has been a long time this is your opportunity to give it a try! We hope you will get things setup you have a week until the net starts. The net is scheduled to start next Sunday (Easter) April 20th @ 00:00 UTC and will run for one week and end on Sat April 26th @ 23:59. This months net comes with a challenge this net will also be a Packet Radio only net. This net is designed to encourage Winlink users to give Packet a try. If you are using VARA HF for Winlink you are almost there. This link below will assist you with going the rest of the way to Packet. PLEASE read this document completely minimizes issues: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F2XwZJDcjWCmxREIyxMkWwfAIaU5kAav/view?usp=drive_link All check-ins will be mapped at: www.qsomap.com/QSOmapProduction/qsomapforQRZ.php?call=n3mel As always, the TPRFN Network continues to look for additional Hub Stations across the country, we now have Hubs in WI, IN & TX so the network is now growing toward the west. If you have an interest in joining send us a message using the "Contact Us" form at the link below: https://www.tprfn.net/contact-us ========================================================= PKTNET INSTRUCTIONS: This month we will be requesting that you download an ICS-213 file using the Packet Radio YAPP protocol. We prefer you to accomplish this over RF the 213 file will be available on the following TPRFN Hub Station(S) BBS. This 213 form is the same on all the stations so you only need to download it from one station of your choice. BBS Call Region Mode N3MEL-2 EPA VARA HF & TELNET (for anyone with no RF access). KP3FT-4 CNY VARA HF KN4LQN-2 VA VARA HF K1AJD-7 GA VARA HF K5DAT-1 WI VARA HF K7EK KY VARA HF KA3VSP-1 DE VARA HF N5MDT-4 TX VARA HF FOR YOU EXPERIENCED PACKET USES FEEL FREE TO USE THE NODE STACK TO ANYONE OF THE STATIONS LISTED ABOVE! The YAPP file name is ics213.txt, to YAPP download the file you will type the follow exactly as you see it here: yapp ics213.txt (enter) We suggest for you non packet folks to download and setup QTtermTCP, it will use VARA HF, 300bd AX25 & TELNET Here is the link to the complete instructions for setting up QTtermTCP along using YAPP. There are also 2 video links in this document for using YAPP one for the RF side and the other for using the TELNET option. QTterm, YAPP & Check-in instructions link (please read carefully): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F2XwZJDcjWCmxREIyxMkWwfAIaU5kAav/view?usp=drive_link PLEASE BE SURE TO REVIEW THE VIDEO LINKS IN THIS DOCUMENTS, THE FULL YAPP DOWNLOAD AND NET CHECK-IN PROCESS IS IN THEM START TO FINISH! Frequencies with Times 0000 - 0159 UTC: Dial 7.103.2, USB, VARA HF, 1500, BW500 0200 - 1259 UTC: Dial 3.596, USB, VARA HF, 1500, BW500 1300 - 2359 UTC: Dial 7.103.2, USB, VARA HF, 1500, BW500 For TELNET access to N3MEL via QTtermTCP is as follows Name: n3mel.ddns.net Port: 8017 User: (your callsign) Pw: aprpktnet (this password is for everyone to use) NOTE: You can not use your web browser for net! Message Format: Address to: SB PKTNET@USA Subject: Your Name, Your Call, Your Town, Your State Message: Copy your completed downloaded ICS-213 form here and on a blank line under the message text type /EX (enter) to send. That's is you have completed your check-in! ========================================================= Thank You for your continued support of the PKTNET each month, it is very much appreciated. END OF MESSAGE TEXT -- 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) Message Sent Via Claw Mail. [End of Message #58983 from N3MEL]